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OWUSU HAT-TRICK SHOCKS MLS: CF Montréal complete stunning 4-4 comeback vs D.C. United in 90+5’ thriller

ByHarvey

May 24, 2026

A wild night in Major League Soccer ended in total chaos as D.C. United and CF Montréal played out a breathtaking 4-4 draw that featured a hat-trick hero, late drama, and a stoppage-time equalizer that stunned Audi Field.

The match quickly turned into one of the most chaotic games of the MLS season, with momentum swinging nonstop from start to finish.

D.C. United take control in a goal-filled battle

The home side looked sharp early and built a commanding attacking performance:

  • Louis Munteanu (8’)
  • Jared Stroud (27’)
  • Tai Baribo (50’, penalty)
  • Lucas Bartlett (86’)

At 4-2 up late in the match, D.C. United seemed in full control and minutes away from sealing a crucial home victory.

But CF Montréal refused to collapse.

Prince-Osei Owusu delivers a historic hat-trick

The night belonged to Prince-Osei Owusu, who produced a sensational second-half performance that completely changed the match.

Owusu struck three times in a dramatic comeback:

  • 45’ — crucial first goal before halftime to keep Montréal alive
  • 60’ — brings the visitors back into the game
  • 90+3’ — converts a high-pressure penalty to complete his hat-trick and level the match

His performance was described in match coverage as a relentless response that dragged Montréal back from the brink and silenced the home crowd.

90+5’ chaos seals unforgettable draw

Just when the comeback seemed complete, H. Synchuk struck in the 90+5’ minute to restore the deadlock once again, sealing a wild 4-4 final score in one of the most dramatic finishes of the season.

Standings impact for CF Montréal

With the result, CF Montréal earns a valuable away point and remains 10th in the Eastern Conference with 14 points, still in the fight for playoff positioning but needing consistency to climb the table.

Next match

CF Montréal returns home on July 16 to face Toronto FC in a high-pressure Canadian clash that could prove crucial for their season.

Final takeaway

This was MLS at its absolute best: defensive collapse, attacking fireworks, stoppage-time drama, and a hat-trick performance that completely flipped the script. Prince-Osei Owusu didn’t just influence the match—he rescued CF Montréal from defeat in unforgettable fashion.

By Harvey