The Impact climbing slowly and surely
Stability is bearing fruit for the Montreal Impact. With an unchanged starting 11 in regard to the game against Orlando, Rémi Garde went back to consistency, which did not let him down. The Impact therefore served just a third loss this season to Sporting Kansas City, who only managed three shots on Evan Bush’s net – and none on target in the first half, a tendency the Bleu-blanc-noir seems keen on continuing.
It’s therefore 12 points out of a possible 15 that the Impact has banked in its last five games. During this sequence, two tiny goals were allowed by Evan Bush and co, both coming in a chaotic start to the game against FC Dallas. Other than that, the group’s defensive performances have been convincing, organized, and unified. At the other end, not only is Montreal scoring goals, but it’s also creating more quality chances in the opponent’s final third.
Nacho Piatti: 19 successful passes, including 10 in the final third, for 76% success rate, 2 chances created, 2 shots on net, 5 dribbles completed, 8 duels won, 5 recoveries, 50 touches.
Alejandro Silva: 16 successful passes, including 5 in the final third, for a 67% success rate, 1 shot on net, 2 dribbles completed, 5 duels won, 1 tackle won, 1 interception, 1 clearance, 7 recoveries 40 touches.
Rod Fanni: 54 successful passes, including 4 in the final third, for a 92% success rate, 1 dribble completed, 5 duels won, 1 tackle won, 6 interceptions, 6 clearances, 4 recoveries, 77 touches.
Nacho Piatti this season: sixth in MLS with nine goals, ninth in MLS with six assists, first in MLS with three game-winning assists, third in MLS with two multi-goal games.
