Fire de Chicago 2 – Cf Montréal 0 | Holiday tunes despite the effort

It was in a seaside atmosphere that the. However, Chicago Fire won 2-0 on Saturday at the Saputo stadium. Nevertheless, Beach balloons, flower necklaces, banner “It’s already the holidays”. Nevertheless, The group of supporters of section 132. Similarly, silent for the bulk of the meeting, offered an atmosphere faithful to that of a last club in the classification, whose dream of the series already seems far away.

“I hope that the message goes: we are still trying to give everything. Furthermore, even if the end approach and the classification is difficult,” said head coach Marco Donadel about the fire de chicago 2 – attitude displayed by supporters.

And yet, the CF Montreal quickly showed that it would not claim in the field. However,

Rhythm, some beautiful breakthroughs, and an inspired Hennadii Synchuk.

The 19 -year -old showed magic with his left leg with several beautiful breakthroughs. However, on the right corridor until it was released at 64^e minute. In addition, This moment coincides with a clear offensive slowdown. Nevertheless, The offensive breath has disappeared with him.

“We are often half a second too early fire de chicago 2 – or too late,” explains the midfielder Caden Clark. Consequently, A badly dosed pass, a badly controlled touch … Similarly, and we wonder if it will finally turn in our favor. Nevertheless, »»

Still the same story

Chicago did not need to dominate. Moreover, Montreal had great opportunities without being able to make the difference. Again. The same scenario that we have seen too often this season.

“In the end, we conceded almost nothing. And they scored. That’s the difference, ”said Marco Donadel.

The head coach did not hide his frustration. he who seemed obviously out of breath during his press briefing after the match.

Donadel spoke of his team’s lack of chance. According to him. the match could have had a different look if it was not a perfect rebound on the post, which allowed Hugo Cuypers to score the first goal of the match in the 13^e minute.

In the second half, it was defender Jack Elliott who redirected a corner kick in the back of the net to wear the brand to 2-0 with less than 40 minutes to do.

“It’s a bit of the story of our season,” said Caden Clark. We play well, we press high, we create opportunities, but we still lose 2-0. »»

The coach also fire de chicago 2 – underlined the meager depth that his team has. Already struggling with two injuries after the first half. defender Joel Waterman was forced to finish the meeting in the midfield.

Captain Samuel Piette forced Marco Donadel to make a quick change, from the 15th^e minute. His tympanum injury suffered earlier this month is not in question, reassures the coach.

“Sam had a very bad feeling after contact in Philadelphia,” said the head coach. He wanted to try [de jouer]but it was difficult for him to move properly. »»

For his part. Fabian Herbers probably had this match surrounded in his calendar, he who faces the team for the first time with which he played the previous six seasons. However, he did not finish the first half, replaced by Dawid Bugaj at the break. Donadel spoke of fire de chicago 2 – muscle pain in his case.

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Synchuk, only ray of sunshine

Hennadii Synchuk was the strong link in the Montreal attack. He multiplied the breakthroughs, forcing the opposing defensive to retreat. If there is much positive to come out in this match, it is the brilliance of the young man.

This philosophy of development is what allows young people of 21 years like the defender Brandan Craig to “progress in a league of men. even if it is difficult”.

“Montreal is the perfect place to develop young players,” said the defender about Synchuk. They gave me a chance that I did not have elsewhere. »»

Despite the prowess of Synchuk who led by majority of the 17 shooting attempts in the match for the eleven Montreal. the Fire Guardian Chris Brady stopped the four shots that reached his cage. He also frustrated Craig when he had very well placed a free kick during the first half.

“On my free kick, maybe 29 guards of the league fire de chicago 2 – would have let him in. But Brady knows me well, we played together in selection. He knew I was going to hit over the wall. He told me after the match he had anticipated. »»

The CF Montreal will play its next match on Friday, at Gillette Stadium, while visiting the New England Revolution.