CF Montréal vs Vancouver Whitecaps, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSCF Montreal pull even late, come away with draw vs. Whitecaps
Matias Coccaro's goal in the 79th minute canceled out Brian White's first-half tally as CF Montreal rallied for a 1-1 draw against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 7': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Fernando Álvarez.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Gauld with a cross.
- 8': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Raheem Edwards.
- 9': Attempt missed. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross following a corner.
- 11': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Lassi Lappalainen.
- 13': Attempt missed. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
- 14': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Bjørn Utvik.
- 15': Attempt missed. Joaquín Sosa (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Dominik Yankov with a cross following a corner.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Nathan Saliba (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Raheem Edwards.
- 18': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Alessandro Schöpf.
- 19': Attempt saved. Josef Martínez (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Raheem Edwards with a cross.
- 20': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Alessandro Schöpf.
- 22': Foul by Raheem Edwards (CF Montréal).
- 22': Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Raheem Edwards (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Joaquín Sosa.
- 26': Delay in match because of an injury Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 26': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Goal! CF Montréal 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
- 31': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Lassi Lappalainen.
- 33': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Foul by George Campbell (CF Montréal).
- 34': Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 35': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 35': Lassi Lappalainen (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Attempt missed. Ariel Lassiter (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Victor Wanyama.
- 38': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Raheem Edwards.
- 38': Attempt saved. Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Brian White.
- 39': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 39': Victor Wanyama (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fafá Picault.
- 45'+1': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by George Campbell.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, CF Montréal 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins CF Montréal 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.
- 45': Substitution, CF Montréal. Sunusi Ibrahim replaces Dominik Yankov.
- 48': Lassi Lappalainen (CF Montréal) hits the right post with a right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right. Assisted by Josef Martínez.
- 49': Foul by Victor Wanyama (CF Montréal).
- 49': Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 53': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alessandro Schöpf.
- 54': Attempt missed. Ariel Lassiter (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sunusi Ibrahim.
- 55': Attempt missed. Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lassi Lappalainen.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Gauld.
- 59': Foul by Ariel Lassiter (CF Montréal).
- 59': Ryan Raposo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Foul by Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 60': George Campbell (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 61': Victor Wanyama (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Substitution, CF Montréal. Bryce Duke replaces Victor Wanyama.
- 61': Substitution, CF Montréal. Matías Cóccaro replaces Ariel Lassiter.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Raposo.
- 63': Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 63': Foul by Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 64': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Mathías Laborda replaces Ryan Gauld.
- 64': Attempt missed. Bryce Duke (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Joaquín Sosa following a set piece situation.
- 66': Substitution, CF Montréal. Ruan replaces Lassi Lappalainen.
- 67': Attempt missed. Matías Cóccaro (CF Montréal) header from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Ruan with a cross.
- 68': Foul by Matías Cóccaro (CF Montréal).
- 68': Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Attempt missed. Ruan (CF Montréal) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sunusi Ibrahim with a through ball following a fast break.
- 71': Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal).
- 71': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Giuseppe Bovalina replaces Javain Brown.
- 75': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Ryan Raposo.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Raheem Edwards (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Saliba.
- 75': Offside, CF Montréal. Matías Cóccaro is caught offside.
- 75': Substitution, CF Montréal. Jules-Anthony Vilsaint replaces George Campbell.
- 78': Attempt saved. Sunusi Ibrahim (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nathan Saliba.
- 79': Goal! CF Montréal 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. Matías Cóccaro (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ruan with a cross.
- 80': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau replaces Brian White.
- 80': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Levonte Johnson replaces Fafá Picault.
- 80': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso-Mbongue replaces Alessandro Schöpf.
- 88': Attempt missed. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Ralph Priso-Mbongue following a fast break.
- 90': Ryan Raposo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Attempt saved. Giuseppe Bovalina (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Nathan Saliba (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Josef Martínez (CF Montréal) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sunusi Ibrahim with a cross.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, CF Montréal 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, CF Montréal 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1.
Statistics
 VAN |
MTL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 37.5 | Possession | 62.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 288 | Accurate Passes | 541 |
| 367 | Passes | 614 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 15 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 39 |
| 27 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 3 |
| 18 | Tackles | 4 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 18 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Attendance: 19,619
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Attendance: 19,619
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 34 | +20 | 64 |
| 2 | LA Galaxy | 34 | +19 | 64 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | +17 | 59 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | +16 | 57 |
Line-Ups
CF Montréal (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Jonathan Sirois (GK) |
| 4 | Fernando Alvarez |
| 3 | Joaquín Sosa |
| 24 | George Campbell |
| 19 | Nathan Saliba |
| 2 | Victor Wanyama |
| 44 | Raheem Edwards  |
| 21 | Lassi Lappalainen |
| 17 | Josef Martínez |
| 11 | Ariel Lassiter |
| 8 | Dominik Yankov |
Vancouver Whitecaps (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yohei Takaoka (GK) |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic |
| 15 | Bjørn Inge Utvik |
| 23 | Javain Brown |
| 20 | Andrés Cubas |
| 16 | Sebastian Berhalter |
| 8 | Alessandro Schöpf |
| 7 | Ryan Raposo |
| 24 | Brian White |
| 11 | Fafà Picault |
| 25 | Ryan Gauld |
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