Duke, Choinière lead Montreal over Sporting KC

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Bryce Duke and Mathieu Choiniere scored first-half targets to guide CF Montreal to a 2-0 Major League Soccer victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday evening.

Duke gave Montreal (3-6-0) a 1-0 lead, utilizing assists from Choiniere and Sean Rea to attain within the thirty fifth minute. 

Choiniere added a aim within the first minute of stoppage time — with assists from Aaron Herrera and Rea — to place Montreal up 2-0 at halftime.

Sporting KC (0-7-3) had benefits of 13-10 in photographs and 6-4 in photographs on aim.

Jonathan Sirois had six saves to earn the clear sheet for Montreal. Tim Melia completed with two saves for Sporting KC. 

Sporting KC was internet hosting Montreal for the primary time since 2019 when it set a membership report for targets in a 7-1 victory.

Montreal has not allowed a aim within the final 314 minutes of play in all competitions. Victor Wanyama performed his one hundredth recreation with the group, whereas Ariel Lassiter performed his one hundredth match in MLS.

“It is never easy to play games here. Kansas is a team to respect, but we played a solid game,” said Montreal coach Hernan Losada. “The quality of possession is important. The first goal is an exceptional goal built from good combinations. When we recover the ball, we have to keep hurting the opponent. With games like tonight, we regain confidence.”

SKC has scored simply three targets this season, the fewest in league historical past via 10 matches. SKC additionally turned the primary group with as many crimson playing cards as targets via 10 matches.

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Montreal returns house to host Orlando City on Saturday. Sporting KC travels to play the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.