Montreal claims narrow victory over Mount Royal
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Mount Royal | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 9 (4) | 19 (8) |
| Saves | 7 | 4 |
| Fouls | 6 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 8 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
Maxime Filion’s goal lifted the Montreal Carabins to a 1-0 win over the Mount Royal Cougars in the second quarterfinal of the 2024 Bruce Power U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship at Vaso’s Field.
The match was tightly contested throughout, with both teams showcasing solid defensive play. The first half ended scoreless, as Mount Royal made four shots on goal against Montreal's nine. The tide turned in the second half when Maxime Filion scored the game’s only goal in the 51st minute, assisted by Julien Bruce.
Mount Royal struggled to find the back of the net despite firing off nine shots, with Ethan Keen leading the team with three shots on goal. Montreal’s goalkeeper, Joakim Mill, was instrumental in the victory, making four saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Mount Royal's Sjard Strauss was busy in goal, making seven saves against 19 shots from Montreal, reflecting the pressure he faced throughout the match. The contest featured a total of 14 fouls, with physical play evident on both sides as six players entered the referee’s book.
Montreal will play York on Friday at 5 p.m. in the first championship semifinal, while Mount Royal will take on STFX on Friday at 11 a.m. in a consolation game.