Impact ranks second in East despite eight games out of nine on the road
The Impact is taking its place. Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium, despite a second game in five days, despite cancellations and delays at the airport, despite a very short preparation, despite visiting a stadium where the Montrealers had not scored since 2015, despite the fact that the attack had only scored one goal in four games, despite both Designated Players Nacho Piatti and Saphir Taïder unavailable through injury, the Impact stood tall and offered one of the more complete performances of the season away from home. We can even say that the team completely dominated the New England Revolution, who hadn’t left a trace on Evan Bush’s gloves by the end of the game.
Seven players who got on the pitch were aged 25 or less. It’s more proof that the young players are at the level required and that head coach Rémi Garde has quality in depth in his squad, and that he excels in developing and helping prospects fulfill their potential. It is also obvious that this development is already bearing fruit: the Impact has the best record on the road in MLS and ranks second in its Conference, three points away from the leaders, D.C. United. As we wait and see whether the Impact will keep this momentum going this Sunday at 12:30pm at Stade Saputo against the Chicago Fire (TICKETS – TVA Sports, 98.5, TSN 690), here are your advanced stats from this game in the Boston suburbs.
Orji Okwonkwo: 4 shots, 1 shot on target, 12 passes completed, including 4 in the final third, for a 63% success rate, 4 dribbles completed, 12 duels won, 4 tackles won, 2 aerial duels won, 4 recoveries, 2 fouls won, 38 touches.
Zachary Brault-Guillard: 1 shot on target, 29 passes completed, including 6 in the final third, for a 74% success rate, 1 dribble completed, 3 duels won, 2 tackles won, 3 interceptions, 2 clearances, 7 recoveries, 69 touches.
Clément Bayiha: 1 assist, 25 passes completed, including 12 in the final third, for a 71% success rate, 1 chance created, 6 dribbles completed, 13 duels won, 2 tackles won, 1 aerial duel won, 5 recoveries, 1 foul won, 62 touches.
Anthony Jackson-Hamel: 2 goals, 2 shots, 1 duel won, 1 clearance, 1 foul won, 10 touches.
Shamit Shome: 1 goal, 2 shots on target, 16 passes completed, including 9 in the final third, for a 73% success rate, 3 chances created, 6 duels won, 1 tackle won, 1 interception, 1 clearance, 3 aerial duels won, 2 recoveries, 33 touches.
