CF Montreal Resigned to Draw Amid Alexis Sánchez Presentation
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- CF Montreal drew 1-1 with DC United in an MLS regular season match.
- Prince Owusu scored a penalty for Montreal in the second half, but Tai Baribo equalized for DC United.
- The match also featured the presentation of new signing Alexis Sánchez to the fans.
CF Montreal settled for a 1-1 draw against DC United at Stade Saputo, a result that saw them share points in the MLS regular season. The Canadian club took the lead in the second half when Prince Owusu converted a penalty in the 50th minute. However, DC United managed to fight back and secure an equalizer in the 67th minute through Tai Baribo. The score remained unchanged for the remainder of the match, leaving both teams with one point. Chilean goalkeeper Thomas Gillier started for Montreal and played the entire game, continuing to earn minutes as a starter for the Canadian side. The match day was also highlighted by the official presentation of Alexis Sánchez, the club's new signing. Sánchez was initially observed from a suite at Stade Saputo before descending to the field during halftime to be introduced to the CF Montreal supporters. This event marked a significant moment for the club and its fans as they welcomed their new star player.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.