That all got here to a head proper earlier than the half-hour mark when Opoku was performed in behind. He then discovered Ibrahim with a easy go throughout the aim space, leaving a cushty tap-in to provide Montreal the lead.
With momentum on their aspect, Montreal continued the excessive urgent that had labored so properly and located a second aim simply seven minutes later. This time it was Ibrahim’s flip to offer Opoku, shedding a go on the prime of the penalty space that the Ghanean ahead fired home after it was deflected into the left nook.
As the second half started and Portland appeared for a method again into the match, Montreal opted to sit down a bit deeper, biding its time and on the lookout for a chance on the counter. That alternative materialized simply after the hour mark.
In the sixty fifth minute, Choinière acquired the ball outdoors the penalty space. After noticing that goalkeeper David Bigham was out of position in anticipation for a cross, he opted to shoot, catching everybody off guard and including a 3rd aim on the night.
Montreal added a fourth 10 minutes later when Toye would search out a rebound and scored from a good angle.
Franck Boli added a comfort aim for Portland within the eighty fifth minute.
The consequence leaves Montreal with 41 factors, at present sufficient for eighth place within the Easter Conference. Who qualifies for the post-season will go right down to the wire as there are at present six groups inside three factors of each other.
UP NEXT
Following a two-week worldwide break, all eyes will likely be on Decision Day on Oct. 21 as Montreal travels to Columbus to face the Crew whereas Portland performs host to the Houston Dynamo and the ultimate playoff positions are set.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Oct. 7, 2023.
Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press
