Impact Edged by Minnesota Stars, 1-0
June 9, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
Montreal Impact News Release
BLAINE, Minnesota - The Montreal Impact (3-3-3) started a two-game road trip with a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Stars (4-7-2), Wednesday, at the National Sports Center, in Blaine, Minnesota. A goal by forward Melvin Tarley gave the Stars the win in the 87th minute. After getting behind the Montreal defense, Tarley headed the centering pass from Simone Bracalello, from the right side, leaving no chance to goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic.
Montreal came close to tying the game in stoppage time when midfielder Simon Gatti, who came into the game in the 62nd minute, hit the crossbar.
"We played a good road game, but it is disappointing to loose this way. We wanted to win this match tonight," said Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos. "Our inability to score continues even though we are having more chances than our opponents. We had more chances in the second half on counter attacks."
The Impact last win in Minnesota dates back to August 31, 1997. Montreal lost its 6th game in nine matches played in this state.
Goalkeeper Matt Jordan (groin), defender Stefano Pesoli (foot) and midfielder Tyker Hemming (scratch) didn't join their teammates on this two-game roadtrip to Minnesota and Tampa Bay.
Montreal will play the 2nd game of this trip against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Saturday at 7pm (fctampabay.com).
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS 7th minute - Stars midfielder Johnny Menyongar took a shot from the top of the box. Djekanovic dove to his right to make the save.
45th minute - After receiving a pass from Leonardo Di Lorenzo into space, Rocco Placentino took a shot that just went over the Stars crossbar.
47th minute - In the penalty area Stars forward Brian Cvilikas released a shot that just missed the top corner of the Impact goal.
50th minute - Goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic left his net to stop Stars forward Johnny Menyongar.
72nd minute - After cutting towards the middle, forward Peter Byers took a low shot towards the Stars goal.
NEXT 3 GAMES:
* Saturday June 12th - IMPACT @ Tampa Bay - G. Steinbrenner Stadium - 7pm (fctampabay.com)
* Sunday June 20th - Rochester @ IMPACT - Saputo Stadium - 2pm (radio-canada.ca/sports, CKAC Sports, THE TEAM 990)
* Saturday June 26th - IMPACT @ Carolina - WakeMed Soccer Park - 7pm (carolinarailhawks.com)
U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 Stories from June 9, 2010
- RailHawks Finish Road Trip Undefeated with 1-1 Draw in Vancouver - North Carolina FC
- Late Goal Carries Stars Past Impact - Minnesota United FC
- Palace Come Away from Miami with 3-3 Draw - Crystal Palace Baltimore
- Impact Edged by Minnesota Stars, 1-0 - Montreal Impact
- Timbers Shut Out First-Place Aztex on the Road - Portland Timbers
- Aztex Battle to Scoreless Draw - Austin Aztex
- Miami FC Battles to Comeback Draw Against Crystal Palace Baltimore - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Miami FC to Incorporate Strikers Name and Ethos Starting in 2011 - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
