CF Montréal vs DC United

CF Montréal dominated possession at Saputo Stadium but couldn't break through, leaving them frustrated at the break. The hosts controlled the game with 67 percent of the ball and peppered DC United's goal with chances, racking up 20 shots and seven on target. But United's defence held firm, and goalkeeper Sean Johnson was outstanding when called upon, earning man of the match honours with a 7.9 rating that reflected his crucial stops when it mattered. The deadlock finally broke in the second half, though not in Montréal's favour. DC United snatched the lead against the run of play, but the hosts responded quickly to level at 1-1. It's a frustrating result for Montréal given how thoroughly they'd bossed the midfield, yet they'll take some solace from pulling level and the number of chances created. For United, holding their own for long spells away from home before snatching a point felt like a minor victory.

CF Montréal and DC United drew 1-1 at Saputo Stadium, in a game that could easily have finished either way. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with CF Montréal holding 67% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. Both sides had spells on top without ever pulling clear, and the shot count on the day backs up just how tight things were. A draw is rarely the result either team sets out to get, but on this occasion it was a fair reflection of ninety minutes where chances were shared roughly evenly. Below is a closer look at exactly how the numbers from the match broke down.