- Victor Wanyama reached a career milestone with his 100th appearance for CF Montreal in their recent MLS fixture against Real Salt Lake, resulting in a hard-fought goalless draw
- The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder demonstrated his pivotal role in midfield, adapting adeptly to the tactical challenges of the match under coach Laurent Courtois
- Despite opportunities on both ends, standout performances from goalkeepers Zac MacMath and Jonathan Sirois ensured the stalemate persisted, highlighting Wanyama’s continued impact on the team
Victor Wanyama marked a significant milestone in his career as he made his 100th appearance for CF Montreal in a Major League Soccer (MLS) clash against Real Salt Lake, resulting in a goalless draw at Saputo Stadium on Sunday morning.
The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, who joined Montreal as a free agent in March 2020, played a pivotal role in midfield throughout the match.
Named in the starting lineup by coach Laurent Courtois, Wanyama showcased his versatility and tactical acumen, adapting seamlessly to the demands of MLS.
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The encounter saw both teams engage in a tense battle, with opportunities on either side.
In the first half, Real Salt Lake’s goalkeeper Zac MacMath made a crucial save in the 17th minute to deny Dominik Yankov’s close-range effort, maintaining parity early on.
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Montreal’s goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois matched MacMath’s heroics with several key saves, notably denying Anderson Julio and blocking Chico Arango’s subsequent attempt in the 24th minute.
As the game progressed, Sirois continued to impress, making critical interventions against Arango in the 70th minute and deflecting a post-hit from Diego Luna, ensuring Montreal remained unscathed.
Despite Montreal’s defensive resilience, the match also highlighted missed opportunities for both sides. Montreal players returning from injuries, including Lassi Lappalainen, Matias Coccaro, and Kwadwo Opoku, had chances in the latter stages but narrowly missed converting them into goals.
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Wanyama, who has scored five goals for Montreal since his arrival, has solidified his position as one of the team’s key players and currently holds the distinction of being the highest-paid player at the club.
The draw against Real Salt Lake leaves Montreal with valuable points in the MLS standings as they continue to navigate a competitive season under the leadership of coach Courtois.
