En fotos: El Impact de Montreal colapsó y la postemporada se les escapa de las manos
Minnesota United midfielder Collin Martin (17) and Montreal Impact midfielder Samuel Piette (29) during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)Los más de 20.000 hinchas dejaron el Stade Saputo este sábado con la impresión de que la temporada había terminado. El Impact de Montreal debía ganar, sumar tres puntos. Por el contrario, encajaron otra derrota de último minuto y ante un club de expansión.
El Minnesota United, un equipo que no tenía mayor ambición en este cierre de temporada de la MLS, se llevó la victoria 3-2 en un partido que Montreal parecía tener bajo control en apenas unos minutos.
El Impact ganaba 1-0 y tenía un penal a su favor, pero Ignacio Piatti erró, algo que casi nunca hace, y desde ahí los locales se ahogaron en su desesperación. Marcaron el 2-1 en la segunda mitad -gol de Dzemaili– pero terminaron cediendo, otra vez, un par de goles en los últimos minutos.
La derrota deja a Montreal en una situación complicada. Si bien no está eliminado, tendrá no sólo que cerrar las últimas fechas de manera casi perfecta, sino también necesitará algo de ayuda de los rivales.
Y el panorama empeora cuando tengan que enfrentar, el próximo miércoles, a su máximo rival y el mejor club de la MLS en la actualidad, Toronto FC.
Minnesota United midfielder Johan Venegas (11) talking to his former teammates during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Singer Margau performing the Canadian National Anthem during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact head coach Mauro Biello during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
The fans holding a banner during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
The Impact starting lineup before the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Minnesota United defender Francisco Calvo (5) and Montreal Impact forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel (24) fighting for the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact forward Michael Salazar (19) and Minnesota United defender Marc Burch (8) during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier (8) celebrates his goal during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal players celebrate the 1-0 goal during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact forward Michael Salazar (19) controls the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier (8) during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) controls the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact forward Michael Salazar (19) passes the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
The Ultras during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact forward Michael Salazar (19) controls the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) moves with the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Impact presidente Joey Saputo next to Italian striker Alberto Gilardino during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Blerim Dzemaili (31) shoots during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal players celebrate the 2-1 goal during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) celebrates the 2-1 goal during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ignacio Piatti (10) moves past Minnesota United defender Jerome Thiesson (3) during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla (13) moves with the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla (13) takes a shot during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact midfielder Andrés Romero (15) moves with the ball during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact defender Laurent Ciman (23) heads a corner kick during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Montreal Impact defender Laurent Ciman (23) and Montreal Impact forward Anthony Jackson-Hamel (24) react after a missing chance during the MLS regular season match between the Montreal Impact and the Minnesota United, on September 16, 2017, at Stade Saputo, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo: Pablo A. Ortiz / NM Noticias)
Pablo A. Ortiz
Fotógrafo, periodista y uno de los fundadores de NM Noticias. Venezolano-canadiense con experiencia como periodista deportivo especializado en fútbol. Viven en Montreal desde hace varios años con s...
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