Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact: Three Key Moments
The Montreal Impact scored a late equalizer against the Philadelphia Union as both sides settled for a point after a 1-1 draw.
The Montreal Impact traveled away from home to face off in an Eastern Conference battle against the Philadelphia Union. This was an exciting match between two clubs battling for a playoff spot in the East. This is the second 1-1 between the two sides this season. Montreal leads the season series with a 5-1 win back on July 23rd.
The Philadelphia Union will feel disappointed after this one as they held a lead for most of the match. A late goal in the final minutes of the match allowed Montreal to walk away with a point. The Union will have to settle for a point after they could not keep a clean sheet.
Philadelphia improved their record to 11-10-8 on the season as they now have 41 total points. With the draw, Montreal’s record went to 9-8-11 on the year with 38 total points. The Impact are trying to stay in the playoff race but they are only six points ahead of D.C. United in the East.
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1. Laurent Ciman’s Last Second Save
Montreal defender, Laurent Ciman, raced back on defense in the 26′ minute to keep C.J. Sapong’s shot out of goal. He showed great recovery after being beat by the Union forward. Sapong was in on goal and was even past the goalkeeper but Ciman’s heroics kept Philadelphia scoreless for the time being.
2. Tranquillo Barnetta’s Long Range Goal
Union midfielder, Tranquillo Barnetta, scored a long-range strike from outside the box in the 45′ minute. His left footed strike beat the Montreal keeper as Barnetta found the bottom corner of the net. This was Tranquillo’s fifth goal of the season and many fans thought it would be the match winner.
3. Matteo Mancosu’s Late Equalizer
Impact forward, Matteo Mancosu, found a late goal in the 88′ minute to level things at one goal apiece. The Italian international headed a ball in from close range for his third goal of the 2016 season. The cross from Hernan Bernardello was flicked on by Donny Toia and the ball eventually fell to Mancosu.
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The Philadelphia Union will be on the road for their next match against the Portland Timbers. The Impact will return to Montreal as they take on the New England Revolution in their next game at home. Both matches will be on Saturday, September 17th.
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