The “new coach bounce” is officially in full effect at Stade Saputo. In a high-octane performance under interim head coach Philippe Eullaffroy, CF Montréal snapped their recent slump with a commanding 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls. From the opening whistle, the home side looked rejuvenated, utilizing a relentless high press that forced the visitors into costly mistakes and secured a much-needed three points in front of a buzzing crowd.
The Scoring Summary
The match was a showcase of clinical finishing and swift counter-attacks. Here is how the scoring unfolded:
For CF Montréal:
•Victor Loturi (5′): Set the tone early with a brilliant strike from outside the box after forcing a turnover.
• Prince Owusu (40′): Doubled the lead from the penalty spot following a handball by New York’s Dylan Nealis.
• Matty Longstaff (48′): Extended the lead just after halftime, finishing a cross from Owusu.
• Mahala Opoku (75′): Put the icing on the cake with a clinical counter-attack goal, his first since August 2024.
For New York Red Bulls:
• Own Goal (51′): The visitors’ lone tally came via a fluke deflection off Montreal’s Matty Longstaff, which redirected the ball into his own net.
Standings & What’s Next
• Current Standing: With this victory, CF Montréal moves to 6 points on the season (2-6-0 record), injecting life back into their playoff aspirations.
• The Next Challenge: Montréal looks to keep the momentum at home as they host New York City FC on April 25
