Offor’s second-half goal lifts CF Montreal over Inter Miami

Chinonso Offor scored his third aim of the season within the second half to elevate CF Montreal over Inter Miami 1-0 on Saturday.

Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois shined between the pipes, making 5 saves. The native of LaSalle, Que., recorded a fifth clear sheet and set a brand new membership file for minutes with out conceding at house.

Under the watchful eyes of former participant Ismael Kone, who visited his hometown following the conclusion of his EFL Championship season with Watford, Montreal (6-8-1) snapped their two-game shedding streak in Major League Soccer play. Miami’s file slipped to 5-9-1.

Starting in Miami’s again line, Kamal Miller made his return to Stade Saputo to play towards his former staff. The Canadian worldwide was traded to Miami on April 12 together with $1.3 million of common allocation cash in return for midfielder Bryce Duke and ahead Ariel Lassiter.

Montreal utilized the stress within the fifth minute. Montreal ahead Sunusi Ibrahim, guarded by three Miami defenders, managed to take a strike from exterior the field that shaved the left goalpost.

Scoreless at halftime, Montreal coach Hernan Losada known as on Lassiter and Ahmed Hamdi to substitute in and create a spark.

Instead, Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was pressured to assist his staff within the 51st minute with a save on Corentin Jean’s heavy shot from exterior the field.

Lifted by Sirois’ save, Montreal immediately broke the impasse. Offor slid contained in the six-yard field to get his foot on Lassiter’s low cross and opened the scoring within the 53rd minute.

Sirois denied Miami as soon as once more within the 78th minute, punching Franco Negri’s free kick away to security.

Miami striker Nicolas Stefanelli was millimetres away from stunning Stade Saputo within the 87th minute, placing the crossbar with a shot from exterior the field.

CF Montreal returns to motion on Wednesday for a mid-week conflict towards D.C. United.