New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact – Game Recap
In yet another night of Major League Soccer suspense, the two MLS East sides were fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
Visitors Montreal Impact have clinched their spot in the Audi 2015 MLS playoffs. Hosts New England Revolution will have to wait until next week’s Decision Day to try and seal their Playoffs faith for this year.
Early in the match, it seemed that New England will have the first advantage when the Revs’ Jermaine Jones scored a goal from Chris Tierney’s free kick (10’). However Jones was ruled offside and the goal disqualified.
A minute later, Montreal’s Didier Drogba picked up a ball in New England’s box, yet shot it from close range straight to the hosts’ keeper Bobby Shuttleworth (11’).
Both sides seemed determined and created many opportunities, where the first and only conversion came through in the 55th minute, when Impact’s Ignacio Piatti picked up the ball in the final third, makes a run pass New England’s defense and arches a ball from outside the box into the right corner (55’).
New England Revolution 0 – 1 Montreal Impact
Piatti’s winning goal game Montreal Impact their playoff spot, while New England Revolution forgone a fourth opportunity to secure their MLS post season this year.
Both sides are playing their final match next Sunday, with New England travelling to NYCFC and Montreal hosting fellow Canadian club Toronto FC.
