CPL York United FC

2nd-Half Penalty Eliminates York9 in Montreal

Published on July 24, 2019 under Canadian Premier League (CPL)
York United FC News Release


MONTREAL - Despite a plucky showing at Stade Saputo, York9 FC has bowed out of the 2019 Canadian Championship with Wednesday's 1-0 loss (3-2 on aggregate) to the Montreal Impact of MLS.

The Nine Stripes were on the back foot for much of the evening, needing to sit back and weather the storm from Montreal's attack. They kept the home side at bay for the first half, with York9 having the best chances from counter-attacks  - including an eighth-minute opportunity for Ryan Telfer, who sidestepped the Impact keeper 30 yards out but sailed his long-distance shot just over the bar of an empty goal.

The Impact, who would've advanced on away goals had the score finished 0-0, added to their advantage early in the second half. Ignacio Piatti chipped the ball off York9 defender Diyaedinne Abzi's hand, winning himself a penalty, and the Argentine forward put it away to give Montreal the lead.

With York9 needing two goals in the last half hour of the match, their attack continued to press, but they couldn't find the back of the net. Despite winning several corners and dangerous free kicks in the dying moments, none of the visiting team was able to beat Montreal's rookie Canadian keeper James Pantemis.

After advancing through two prior CanChamp rounds, York9's journey to the Voyageurs Cup is over. Montreal, meanwhile, will move on to the semi-finals, where they'll meet the winner between Cavalry FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

With focus now turning back to the CPL, York9 will head home for a league match this Saturday at York Lions Stadium, against HFX Wanderers FC (3:30 p.m. ET, on OneSoccer).

Box Score

Goals

55? - Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact)

Discipline

85? Yellow - Saphir Taider (Montreal Impact)

85? Yellow - Joe Di Chiara (York9 FC)

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