MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC

'Caps Eliminated from Canadian Championship After Wild Semifinal Defeat

Published on May 30, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release


MONTREAL, QC - For the first time since 2014, and just the second time under the tournament's current format, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will not play for the Voyageurs Cup.

The 'Caps were eliminated from this year's Canadian Championship with a 4-2 loss to Montreal Impact on Tuesday night in the second leg of the semifinal, which gave the Impact a 5-4 victory on aggregate over the two legs.

And, as is always the case with this competition, it wasn't for a lack of a drama.

Montreal took a 3-0 lead into halftime thanks to a pair of Ignacio Piatti penalties and a 38th-minute marker from Blerim Dzemaili. But the 'Caps did not go down without a fight.

Alphonso Davies, who had a goal and an assist in last week's first leg, and Kyle Greig both found the back of the net in a thrilling second half. Unfortunately for the Blue and White, however, Anthony Jackson-Hamel's 61st-minute goal would be the eventual winner.

Montreal will now face either Ottawa Fury FC or Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship Final at the end of june, while Whitecaps FC will shift their focus squarely to league play. Next up for Vancouver is a first-ever meeting with high-flying expansion side Atlanta United FC on Saturday afternoon at BC Place (2:30 p.m. PT - tickets still available).

More to come.

Scoring Summary

20' - MTL - Ignacio Piatti (penalty kick)

28' - MTL - Ignacio Piatti (penalty kick)

38' - MTL - Blerim Dzemaili

59' - VAN - Alphonso Davies

61' - MTL - Anthony Jackson-Hamel

77' - VAN - Kyle Greig (Cristian Techera)

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