At the Whistle: CF Montréal 3, Austin FC 2
An ill-timed handball leading to a penalty kick turned out to be the deciding goal in a match that was fun for neutrals.
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An ill-timed handball leading to a penalty kick turned out to be the deciding goal in a match that was fun for neutrals.
Austin FC did well to come back from a deficit to draw FC Dallas, but were left wanting more.
Verde had an excellent first half and a less-than-excellent final phase, leading to the first draw in the clubs' five-year history.
Verde didn't need a last-minute miracle delivered by Pollo, running out to a two-goal lead and keeping at least that margin throughout the second half despite a late PK.
Both goals were welcome sights for a team that still rarely scores two.
Sometimes 0-0 games can be exciting, like this was. But they can also be frustrating, like this was.
It took 120 minutes plus penalty kicks to determine a winner in one of the most topsy-turvy matches in Verde history.
Jesus Ferreira, man. Jesus Ferreira.
Brandon Vázquez followed one unfortunate touch on the ball with one fortunate one to provide the margin of difference.
Austin FC got an early goal (unusual) and then an insurance goal (quite unusual).
Verde was able to keep pace with the hosts for nearly an hour, but a pair of defensive lapses and continued struggles in front of goal extended their winless streak to eight matches.
After over an hour of scoreless soccer, the visitors struck first, but Verde clamored back to get a draw with just their 11th goal of the season.