The reigning Main League Soccer champions advance to the following spherical.

New York Metropolis FC triumphed 3-1 over CF Montreal on Sunday at Saputo Stadium, as objectives from Heber, Talles Magno and Maximiliano Moralez secured their spot within the Jap Convention ultimate.

It solely took NYCFC six minutes to take the lead, opening the scoring with a Maxi Moralez header into an empty web. A collective offensive effort from NYCFC impressed the purpose, as Heber and Gabriel Pereira labored collectively to push ahead and drag Montreal defenders to the precise, leaving Moralez huge open to search out the again of the online.

Within the 14th minute, Maxime Chanot left the pitch with an harm, leaving NYCFC susceptible and turning the tide. Montreal started to achieve momentum, channeling their frustrations into offensive efforts. The Canadian crew managed two eye-catching photographs on purpose, however Sean Johnson was there to avoid wasting.

Though Montreal dominated, New York Metropolis shouldn’t have been underestimated within the breakaway. A intelligent run by Maxi Moralez from midfield impressed the gamers to push ahead, permitting Santiago Rodríguez to search out possession on the precise and arrange Heber for the second purpose.

The depth continued into the second half as each groups returned to the pitch keen to search out the again of the online. However a foul by Montreal goalie James Pantemis contained in the field gave option to NYCFC’s third. Sizes Magno approached the penalty spot and fired the ball into the decrease left nook to seal the win.

Montreal pulled one again within the eighty fifth minute when Đorđe Mihailović headed Johnson, nevertheless it was too late for the Canadian crew to return again.

NYCFC will now face the Philadelphia Union.

PO: James Pantemis – 0/10 – Problematic. He left the purpose uncovered on NYCFC’s first error, sloppy on the second and conceded the penalty on the third.

RB: Alistair Johnston – 7.5/10 – Sturdy in assault, he contributed a minimum of three nice balls to the world that would have led to a purpose.

DF: Joel Waterman – 6/10 – Mediocre protection, let Heber slip away for that second purpose.

CB: Rudy Camacho – 7/10 – Strong efficiency, nothing particular.

CB: Kamal Miller – 6/10 – Mediocre protection.

LB: Lassi Lappalainen – 6/10 – Continually misplaced, with out nice contributions offensively or defensively.

CM: Samuel Piette – 6/10 – Minimal affect, typically disappearing into midfield.

CM: Victor Wanyama – 6/10 – Normal carelessness that resulted in a possession foul and two interceptions.

CM: Đorđe Mihailović – 7.5/10 – I used to be anticipating much more, given his potential and former performances in MLS, however a minimum of he bought a purpose.

ST: Kei Kamara – 7.5/10 – One of many strongest on the Montreal area, with three shut photographs on purpose, however nonetheless underperforming given his expertise.

ST: Ismaël Koné – 7/10 – Incoherent. Respectable efforts on the time, however might have been larger on the assault.

SUB: Romell Quioto (’54, by Piette) – 7/10 – Respectable turnout, however nothing got here of his contributions.

SUB: Mason Toye (’71, by Waterman) – 7/10 – A detailed header within the closing minutes.

SUB: Jojea Kwizera (’71, by Lappalainen) – 7.5/10 – Delivered as sub.

SUB: Joaquín Torres (’80, by Camacho) – 6/10 – It did not assist, it did not hinder.

SUB: Zachary Brault Guillard (’80, for Kone) – 7/10 – He pushed ahead to the precise, however with out a lot affect.

Goalkeeper: Sean Johnson – 9/10 – Two glorious saves within the first half, however he let his guard down within the closing minutes to let in a purpose.

RB: Anton Tinnerholm – 8/10 – Strong defensive efficiency, with two massive clearances.

CB: Thiago Martins – 7/10 – Tailored nicely given the sudden line-up adjustments following Chanot’s departure, however might have completed extra to stop Montreal’s purpose.

CB: Maxime Chanot – N/A – Substituted within the 14th minute as a result of harm.

LB: Alexander Callens – 8/10 – A relentless on the baseline, he offered wanted management on protection.

OR: Gabriel Pereira – 9/10 – Obtained the help on the crew’s first purpose and pressed ahead to propel Heber, Moralez and Rodriguez ahead.

CM: Nicolás Acevedo – 7.5/10 – The weakest hyperlink in an in any other case sturdy group. Misplaced in midfield at occasions.

CAM: Santiago Rodríguez – 9/10 – Continually inspiring offensive probabilities, assists on the second purpose.

CM: Maximiliano Moralez – 9/10 – Scored the primary purpose and performed a key position in advancing the second.

LW: Kevin O’Toole – 7/10 – Overshadowed by these round him. It wasn’t an ideal assist, nevertheless it did not hinder.

ST: Heber – 9/10 – Fixed offensive effort. He performed an integral half within the opening purpose, earlier than scoring his personal to double the rating.

SUB: Keaton Parks (’14, by Chanot) – 7.5/10 – Performed nicely given the sudden defensive adjustments.

SUB: Justin Haak (’45, by Moralez) – 7/10 – Respectable, did not assist however did not hinder.

SUB: Sizes Magno (’57, by Heber) – 9/10 – Quick offensive affect. He scored the penalty to seal the 3-0 on the scoreboard.

SUB: Matías Pellegrini (’80, by Rodríguez) – N/A