Match Recap

Match Recap: CF Montréal 1, D.C. United 1 – August 16

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CF Montréal and D.C. United played to a 1–1 draw on Saturday at Stade Saputo in MLS Regular Season action, with both sides creating chances throughout the contest.

The visitors applied early pressure, with Prince Owusu forcing a save in the 6′ before D.C. United tested the home defense repeatedly. Christian Benteke saw two efforts saved in the 20′ as the visitors searched for the opener. Their persistence paid off in the 28′ when Jackson Hopkins finished from outside the box, assisted by Brandon Servania, to give D.C. United the lead.

Montréal responded before halftime as Luca Petrasso equalized in the 41′ from the center of the box, with Prince Owusu providing the assist and Caden Clark adding the secondary assist to level the match at 1–1.

The second half saw both teams push for a winner, with Victor Loturi forcing a save in the 67′ for Montréal, while D.C. United continued to threaten late. In stoppage time at 90+1′, Olger Escobar's effort was blocked as Montréal pressed, and Matti Peltola nearly won it for D.C. United with a shot in the 90+4′ that sailed wide, ensuring both teams shared the points.

Goal: J. Hopkins vs. MTL, 28'

Goal: L. Petrasso vs. DC, 41'

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