Impact in good position with four games to go
You can sense the initial disappointment in the Bleu-blanc-noir locker room following its latest tie against New York City FC. Despite a hard-fought game on both sides, the Impact had the upper hand at times, trying a total of 15 shots on goalkeeper Sean Johnson’s net, but only managing four on target, including Micheal Azira’s first MLS goal.
Still, Montreal can rejoice from the fact that it has come back after initially conceding first in two consecutive games. Now unbeaten in three straight games, the Impact still holds its destiny in its own hands. That will still be true when the team travels to the American capital to take on Wayne Rooney and D.C. United this weekend. A win against the Washington team, who trails the Impact by just five points, but with two games in hand, will definitely help the Impact in the playoff race. But first, here are your advanced stats from Saturday’s draw.
Rod Fanni: 1 shot on target, 24 successful passes, for a 77% success rate, 1 dribble completed, 5 interceptions, 2 tackles won, 4 clearances, 4 recoveries, 48 touches, 6 duels won.
Ignacio Piatti: 1 assist, 13 on the season, ties Impact club record, 5 shots, including 1 on goal, 11 successful passes, including 7 in the final third, for a 69% success rate, 1 chance created, 1 tackle won, 11 duels won, 47 touches.
Samuel Piette: 37 successful passes, including 6 in the final third, for an 93% success rate, 1 shot, 4 interceptions, 2 tackles won, 7 recoveries, 1 clearance, 5 duels won, 56 touches.
Impact shots: 15 shots, 4 on target, 6 off target, 4 blocked shots, 1 goal, 5 shots from Nacho Piatti, including 1 on target, 45 shots and 8 goals in last three games.
Micheal Azira: 1 goal, first in MLS, 1 shot, 29 successful passes, including 4 in the final third, for an 81% success rate, 2 tackles won, 1 interception, 1 clearance, 6 recoveries, 5 duels won, 45 touches.
