Nacho Piatti dominates and his teammates answer the call
How good does it feel to be back on the winning track, and at home on top of it? The Impact kicked off its busy week the right way, as it gets set to visit the Windy City, Wednesday night at 8:30pm, for a game against the Fire (TVA Sports, 98.5fm, TSN Radio 690) before coming home to host the Philadelphia Union, Saturday at 3pm (TICKETS – TVA Sports, CTV, 98,5fm, TSN Radio 690).
Every single Impact goal on Saturday afternoon was scored by the trio of forwards chosen by head coach Rémi Garde: Anthony Jackson-Hamel got a brace, Raheem Edwards scored his second goal with the Impact, and Nacho Piatti was majestic, adding a fifth goal to his tally and spoiling his teammates with three assists. But like Garde said, success is earned as a team, and it is important to highlight the work done in midfield and in defense. Usually, when a team scores four goals, it’s because everyone played well; that was certainly the case against the Revs. Here are your advanced stats.
Evan Bush
9 saves, 11 successful passes, including one in the final third, for 38% success rate.
Nacho Piatti
1 goal, 1 shot, 3 assists, 21 successful passes, including 13 in the final third, for an 84% success rate, 4 chances created, 2 dribbles completed, 4 duels won, 1 interception, 6 recoveries, 41 touches.
Daniel Lovitz
25 successful passes, including 3 in the final third, for a 71% success rate, 1 chance created, 1 successful cross, 1 dribble completed, 10 duels won, 4 tackles won, 71 touches.
Raheem Edwards
1 goal, 3 shots, 17 successful passes, including five in the final third, for a 74% success rate, 1 chance created, 10 duels won, 3 tackles won, 5 recoveries, 47 touches.
Nacho Piatti
First in MLS for assists with 6
First in Impact history in MLS for assists with 27
Second in MLS for dribbles completed with 39
Fifth in MLS for goals with 5
