Match Day 7 - Turn Your Love Way Up Inside - TFC @ Montreal - Sat April 23 4 pm

[OgtheDim]

Home opener for the Impact.

Not expecting a result. Just demanding one.

Have at it people.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmHLRPAqEDM

[Fort York Redcoat]

Well they should be on a high on their opener AND that performance v Chicago. There will be goals.

[portu]

Will this be on tv in the UK?

[greatwhitenorf]

Sky Sports, Home of MLS in Britain.

[portu]

Sky Sports, Home of MLS in Britain.
Thank you!

[Oldtimer]

Great song choice for what should be an exciting and very challenging match.

My prediction 1-1.

[Blindside16]

This game is one I've been waiting for since October. It's their home opener and they are flying high. I expect a statement game from the guys who were with the team last October. Seba will have extra motivation after what happened post match. Drogba won't have such an easy time with our back line. I expect Moor and Perquis to play him tight. The one that worries me is Piatti. This has all the makings of game of the week. I'm saying 3-2 TFC.

[CBTFC]

Holy shiteballs... Half Moon Run on the RPB boards?! I remember first hearing them a couple years ago on The Signal on CBC Radio 2, track called 21 Gun Salute.

Them and The Strumbellas are destined to really breakout this year.

[Yohan]

I'm not optimistic.

Montreal is probably the most complete team in MLS so far. Only real weakness they have is that Drogba is not match fit yet.

It'll be interesting to see how TFC defence performs. Drogba creates so much room for Piatti to explore space. Piatti can hurt you in so many ways if you give him a little bit of room. He's just as dangerous as Drogba.

Even Kyle Bekker is flourishing under Biello. And TFC doesn't do very well at the Cheese Factory. 2-1 Mtl.

[OgtheDim]

Holy shiteballs... Half Moon Run on the RPB boards?! I remember first hearing them a couple years ago on The Signal on CBC Radio 2, track called 21 Gun Salute.

.

Same here - Laurie Brown - I'm an Alternative loving guy in case nobody noticed with the musical allusions.


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Media at training today.

https://twitter.com/lauraarmy/status/722455262553096192

https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/722455986355703808

[Detroit_TFC]

I'm not optimistic either. Not due to TFC problems, I think things are coming together nicely. But rather, Mtl seems to have a lot going right and it will be too much to handle. 3-1 Mtl.

I've seen some people say this could be a high scoring game. If TFC can put in 2 or more, that will make me happy even if on the losing end of final score.

[ManUtd4ever]

There should be no lack of motivation on our part for this one. Now that we have a competent back line and a solid goalkeeper, we might be able to earn a result this time.

[Initial B]

I get the feeling that this one is going to hinge on containing Drogba and Piatti. I think our much improved defence will be able to mostly control Drogba and Bradley and Johnson will tag-team Piatti. Still, it's their house and you have to respect it and the energy the fans bring. I don't think they'll win if they bring a 4-4-2 - Vanney needs to bring back the 4-3-3. I'm thinking 1-1 if TFC is lucky, 1-2 if they're not.

[Pint]

None of the guys on the team last year are going to forget being embarrassed in Montreal, Seba isn't going to forget getting into it with an impact fan after the game and the new additions are not going to take the 1st chance they have to play in front of a large mass of supporters lightly.

To make it simple: This isn't just another game.

[OgtheDim]

And the ref is....for now..Ted Unkel.

He sent off the wrong guy last week.

[DFloorDanny]

I would like to see Vanney go with a similar formation to the one used last week vs DC United. Seems like a good strategy to contain both Drogba and Piatti

*I swear I meant to say DC instead of New England. Brain fart when posted

[Red CB Toronto]

I think if the Reds are able to shut down Bekker on Saturday they may pick up points. You never know !!!

[PopePouri]

Predicting a draw actually. At some point they're not going to win at home and I think we stop them.

[OgtheDim]

I think if the Reds are able to shut down Bekker on Saturday they may pick up points. You never know !!!


Bekker is more their Laba.




(Things you never EVER thought you'd type)

[bigredone]

I think if the Reds are able to shut down Bekker on Saturday they may pick up points. You never know !!!

Strange world we live in!:)

[notthesun]

I'd like to point out that TFC has only allowed 5 goals so far this season - tied best in the league.

This will be our toughest game yet, but with this defense, I feel like we can manage a draw.

[notthesun]

https://twitter.com/JohnMolinaro/status/722470863165984768

[TheGoodson]

I think this game is going to be a goal fest, it ends either 2-2 or 3-3.. MTL gets a weak pk to tie it, with Drogba falling due to a gust of wind and gets the call

[mistercorporate]

I think if the Reds are able to shut down Bekker on Saturday they may pick up points. You never know !!!

that literally made me lol

[jloome]

And the ref is....for now..Ted Unkel.

He sent off the wrong guy last week.

If he mixes up Seba and Jozy, that should be it for the guy.

[James17930]

I have a feeling we're going to lose, mostly because we're going to try to sit back and be defensive and hit on the counter, but Montreal is going to swarm too much and we're not going to be able to. Hoping I'm wrong.

2-0 or 2-1 Limp'Act.

[burlington Red]

I don't see us winning, possibly a draw, but I hope post game we are talking football and tactics and not the ref's performance..

[Cashcleaner]

Forecast calls for a high of 12 Celsius and sunny on Saturday, though I'm guessing by kick-off time it may drop a few degrees. I think most people are aware of Montreal's current form this season - They are leading the East with 12 points and a record of 4-2-0, and coming off a 2-1 road win against Chicago last Saturday. That said, TFC's starting to climb up the standings as well with the road win against DC. Either way, they're probably gonna be our toughest opponent thus far in the season. Would love to see a high scoring game like GoodSon mentioned above, but not entirely sure that's gonna be in the cards.

Hope we fucking trounce them, though. I love seeing TFC win in Montreal. It's almost as good as seeing them win at home. :D

[ronzilla]

2-1 win for the good guys, maybe even 3.

Seba is due for a monster game.

[khso11]

I see a 2-0 win for TFC, this will be a statement game for our defence.

[Jpexxx]

In the event of a MTL goal GSP will be ringing that bell...

https://twitter.com/1642Montreal/status/722872222088609792

[khso11]

In the event of a MTL goal GSP will be ringing that bell...

https://twitter.com/1642Montreal/status/722872222088609792

Ya, but that won't happen. :scarf:

[Scotty74]

Will this be on tv in the UK?

It's not on Sky Sports, MLS game on Saturday is Union v NYCFC

[Scotty74]

I would take a point from this game but would love it even more if we could sneak 3 points. I think the game hinges on how the defense copes with Drogba & Piatti. If we lose an early goal it could be a long afternoon

[CanadaLFC]

Great thing about MLS is that anyone can beat anyone on any given day. Let's hope it goes the way of TFC because it's long overdue.

[Graeme]

What do we think the line-up will be?

----------------------Irwin----------------------
--Beitashour--Perquis--Moor--Morrow-------
--Endoh--Bradley-----Johnson---Osorio----
--------Altidore-----Giovinco-----------

or 4-3-3?

[shwade]

What do we think the line-up will be?

----------------------Irwin----------------------
--Beitashour--Perquis--Moor--Morrow-------
--Endoh--Bradley-----Johnson---Osorio----
--------Altidore-----Giovinco-----------

or 4-3-3?

I'd like to see Delgado where Oso is tbh.

[Ruffian]

I'd like to see Delgado where Oso is tbh.

I am a big fan of Delgado, being 20 and already showing he can compete for a starting spot, but Osorio has easily outplayed Delgado so far this season.

[mistercorporate]

http://toronto-mp7static.mlsdigital.net/elfinderimages/TFCImpactProjectedXIApril23.png

[Pint]

Clean sheet on the road last week... why mess with that.

[OgtheDim]

We play the compact 4-4-2 and see if they can break us down. Should be an interesting match. If I was Montreal, I'd go with a 3-4-3 and dare Beitashour and Morrow to go forward.

[Oldtimer]

Clean sheet on the road last week... why mess with that.

Montreal will be a much more difficult opponent than DC, that's why Vanney rested some regulars.

TFC needs to put out the strongest lineup possible to go for the W.

[Pint]

Montreal will be a much more difficult opponent than DC, that's why Vanney rested some regulars.

TFC needs to put out the strongest lineup possible to go for the W.

I had actually forgotten that Williams played instead of Perquis lol

Thought the projected 11 was the same lineup as last week.

[denoire]

Heading up to London,ON this weekend for a Tourney wondering of a good place to watch the match other then the Hotel?

[the beat]

Three points from this would be massive.

[molenshtain]

Are we really that worried about a team that's starting Eric Alexander and Kyle Bekker at CM? I don't think they're as good as people are hyping them up to be.

[PopePouri]

Three points from this would be massive.

As with all games.

[Red CB Toronto]

Are we really that worried about a team that's starting Eric Alexander and Kyle Bekker at CM? I don't think they're as good as people are hyping them up to be.

Not at all, bring home the three points !!

[Fort York Redcoat]

Are we really that worried about a team that's starting Eric Alexander and Kyle Bekker at CM? I don't think they're as good as people are hyping them up to be.

Bekker is having the run of his career thus far. I'm not saying DP or MOM, just saying this isn't the TFC Bekker. Here's hoping seeing us again will bring back that form.:D

[notthesun]

Are we really that worried about a team that's starting Eric Alexander and Kyle Bekker at CM? I don't think they're as good as people are hyping them up to be.

"Good" is a bit ambiguous in MLS, where any team can beat any team on a given day... but they do seem to be a strong squad, no doubt about that.

[mistercorporate]

Are we really that worried about a team that's starting Eric Alexander and Kyle Bekker at CM? I don't think they're as good as people are hyping them up to be.

Gotta admit, Bekker has been surprising me. TFC has a history of playing okay players in the wrong position or in the wrong way such that they suck balls. Bekker is looking like a serviceable DM! Our use of him as a box to box was probably a misallocation. He has no business shooting at goal lol

[ag futbol]

I haven't seen enough to comment on his current play but the biggest issue with him previously was defensive work-rate. He would not dig in and challenge or chase down opposing players in the midfield when required. Frequently looked like he jogged behind the play. His offensive skill set in no way justifies a one-way player.

So I'm not sure how he'd be fitting in as a DM right now. That would seem contrary to a lot of what I've noticed previously.

[notthesun]

Montreal have announced a sellout for this game.

[ronzilla]

Cant wait ! :scarf:





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7FohQsPhoE

[portu]

I haven't seen enough to comment on his current play but the biggest issue with him previously was defensive work-rate. He would not dig in and challenge or chase down opposing players in the midfield when required. Frequently looked like he jogged behind the play. His offensive skill set in no way justifies a one-way player.

So I'm not sure how he'd be fitting in as a DM right now. That would seem contrary to a lot of what I've noticed previously.
I remember him having a decent shot, free kick and a great pass, but lacking the running and tackling to play at this level. I'm shocked that he's looking half decent at DM of all places

[MightyDM]

I remember him having a decent shot, free kick and a great pass, but lacking the running and tackling to play at this level. I'm shocked that he's looking half decent at DM of all places


Yup. Bekker had excellent skills, no in game application.

but I am happy for him. Hope it continues. After this week....

ps. Is it possible Kevin Payne was not so foolish after all?

[notthesun]

ps. Is it possible Kevin Payne was not so foolish after all?

Bekker still isn't a starter really, and Welshman is a bench player with RSL, while Payne passed on a slam dunk guarantee in Andrew Farrell, so... nah.

[Fort York Redcoat]

Yup. Bekker had excellent skills, no in game application.

but I am happy for him. Hope it continues. After this week....

ps. Is it possible Kevin Payne was not so foolish after all?

Payne may have saw this coming but this doesn't change the WHEN that Bekks is performing well and around which players.

I agree it's nice to see the Oakvillian doing well, just hope not later today. :)

[OgtheDim]

:scarf: GAME DAY


Weather in Montreal same as here. 11 degrees and mostly sunny at kick off time.

[mistercorporate]

Payne may have saw this coming but this doesn't change the WHEN that Bekks is performing well and around which players.

I agree it's nice to see the Oakvillian doing well, just hope not later today. :)

Whatever's said and done, Bradley is still massively better than Bekker (I would argue Will Johnson is even better than Bradley in many respects).

[jloome]

Alexander was a divisive guy in NYRB if only because some days he looked awful and others brilliant. Bekker has looked way more active this season; I think Biello sat him down and schooled him on how being a great Canadian means fuck all until you actually do something with it, which requires running.

If we come out flat, we're fucked. If we come out hyped for some amp, like most of our heroes don't appear on no stamp? Fuck yeah, we can beat Montreal.

[portu]

Nil - nil

[pekduck]

Alexander was a divisive guy in NYRB if only because some days he looked awful and others brilliant. Bekker has looked way more active this season; I think Biello sat him down and schooled him on how being a great Canadian means fuck all until you actually do something with it, which requires running.

If we come out flat, we're fucked. If we come out hyped for some amp, like most of our heroes don't appear on no stamp? Fuck yeah, we can beat Montreal.

agree. However we really need to stay compact and prevent midfield overrun with Piatti unleashing Drogba at will or speedster Oduro beating offside trap. One small tactical adjustment will do enough tricks to confuse limp act defense. The will double or triple team Giovinco like they've done last year. Vanney need to give clear instructions to let Osorio, Delgardo and Altidore to shoot on sight of goal if they can make it on target. This will actually take advantage of spaces created by attention to Seba. If limp act try to adjust and push up higher to take away mid range shots openings, Bradely and Osorio will through ball Seba in with ease to torment their keeper. At least earn more FK right around edge of box for Seba curlers.

Either way. Take the game to them is the key to win.

[TFC/Everton]

This team has improved defensively since the last time we faced this team. However, they have some real offensive weapons that will test our back 4.

On the flip side, we also have some offensive weapons and we've played well so far this year, all things considered.

I would love to see a win, but I would be happy with a draw and no injuries.

[ronzilla]

I'm confident Irwin and our back line will shut the door on montreals attack. We might concede 1 goal at worst. Giovinco will draw in 3-4 players while he chips the ball over to an open Jozy and that will be the game winner. Book it.

[CBTFC]

What a compact afternoon of sporting events for me...Raptors vs Pacers AND my Penguins vs Rangers at 3pm, with TFC/Montreal an hour later.

Would love to go 3-0 today!

[JuliquE]

I'm confident Irwin and our back line will shut the door on montreals attack. We might concede 1 goal at worst. Giovinco will draw in 3-4 players while he chips the ball over to an open Jozy and that will be the game winner. Book it.
Someone hand this man a cold one! g:D

[OgtheDim]

I think I'm going to have to remember this one today at some point during the game

https://twitter.com/AnalyseSport/status/723949143065022464

Cause somebody up front for either team is going to get me upset.

[Hamilton_Red]

We need a big game from Alti today - needs to get on the scoresheet. I'd set Johnson on Piatti... Make his life miserable & cut out the supply to Drogba. Piatti is on a run that is every bit as good as Giovinco he is their key.

[OgtheDim]

Wearing the Red today. :flare:

[bigredone]

Wearing the Red today. :flare:

Basking in it! Good luck to all that made the trip. Oh When the REDS!!!!!!

[the beat]

Any and all streams pls!!!!! At work with a shitty firewall that blocks some sites.

[Greatest Ripoff]

Any and all streams pls!!!!! At work with a shitty firewall that blocks some sites.

Can only find an Italian stream so far.

http://sportsleague.me/2016/04/23/montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc-live-23-apr-2016/

Anyone else?

[OgtheDim]

http://ifirstrowus.eu/watch/430577/1/watch-montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc.html

[OgtheDim]

http://ifirstrowus.eu/watch/430577/4/watch-montreal-impact-vs-toronto-fc.html


Italian

[ag futbol]

"Ted Uncle sent off the wrong player last week". Great, that just screams competent.

[Oldtimer]

Kurtis Larson weights in:

#IMFC fans holding up a banner that looks like it was written in crayon and made in the parking lot 10 minutes ago: "How were the playoffs?"
4:16pm - 23 Apr 16


So the garbage bag wasn't a one-off? :-p

[andyboy]

Basking in it! Good luck to all that made the trip. Oh When the REDS!!!!!!

We can hear you lads! Good job!!!

[OgtheDim]

Neat tactical match going on here. Two good teams.

[ag futbol]

Kurtis Larson weights in:

#IMFC fans holding up a banner that looks like it was written in crayon and made in the parking lot 10 minutes ago: "How were the playoffs?"
4:16pm - 23 Apr 16


So the garbage bag wasn't a one-off? :-p
Lol.

^ That wasn't a statement, just a direct quote 😂

[ag futbol]

Ted uncle seems to miss 3/4 of the fouls though the run of play. Scary.

[JavierMartini]

oso has to bury that. at least he got it on target

[ronzilla]

Ref open your fucking eyes that was not yellow !!

[QBall]

Damn I thought Osorio had that.

[Soccerpro]

Damn Osorio is a shitty finisher.

[Jack]

Damn Osorio is a shitty finisher.
Painfully so.

[mistercorporate]

Awesome game!

[ronzilla]

Yes !!!!!! penalty !!!!!

[ag futbol]

Well at least he got that one right, lol

[Jack]

Damn right it was.

[mistercorporate]

Who's your daddy!

[JavierMartini]

yesss

[tfcfans]

Gio!!

[canta15]

Mamma Mia that was a good penalty!

[QBall]

Yes! Sometimes it's just easier to let the opposition beat themselves.

[Jack]

FUCKING RIGHT!

Eat that shit, Montreal. Right in the face of their support, too.

[Oldtimer]

Yes!

[ronzilla]

haha fuck you montreal

[JavierMartini]

Lets make it two boys!

[Jack]

LOL poor Oso. He gets into great positions, but he just doesn't have the instincts of a finisher.

[ag futbol]

I feel like Osorio is cursed on top of not finishing well.

Edit: really nice pass to giovinco there.

[JavierMartini]

Oso needs to take more finishing practise

[mistercorporate]

TFC totally bossing around the L'impdicks hahaaa

[Jack]

I feel like Osorio is cursed on top of not finishing well.
You feel like, or you think?

[mistercorporate]

Oso needs to take more finishing practise

Yeah, the rest of his game is top notch, now needs finishing practice.

[QBall]

Limpass are doing their best deer in the headlights impression.

[ronzilla]

Good job boys, 1 more goal will put them to bed.

[jloome]

Limpass are doing their best deer in the headlights impression.

Position for position we're a better team, and we're outworking them. If we keep this up, we can win this.

[Oldtimer]

If TFC manages to get out of Stade Saputo with a win that will be incredible. I'd be happy with a draw.

[notthesun]

Our best half of the season. Just repeat it.

[Jack]

Position for position we're a better team, and we're outworking them. If we keep this up, we can win this.
So far, so good. The Limp Act been on a good run to start the season, just like they finished off last season, but they aren't the top team in the East if you look at their lineup.

[OgtheDim]

Oso in good spots gettng chances is better then nobody getting chances.

Jozy having a beast of a hold up play game, again.

[jloome]

Oso in good spots gettng chances is better then nobody getting chances.

Jozy having a beast of a hold up play game, again.

He needs to learn to finish low and to the strong side but his passing today has been great.

[ag futbol]

You feel like, or you think?
Iz my grammar un-good? :D

[Davenport]

We actually look a decent side. Delgado needs to be replaced...not good enough

[OgtheDim]

Before anybody says Bradley is shit (cause somebody always does...)


https://twitter.com/DanRiccio590/status/723981820170240000

[Hugh Jazz]

I think Vanney gets the most out of everyone with this set-up.

Pretty strong message to shut Piatti down any way possible, not only is his triple teamed, Delgado grabs at him from the ground

[Jack]

Iz my grammar un-good? :D
LOL, nah, just a pet peeve of mine. g:D

[mistercorporate]

Delgado is not good enough to start, Osorio needs to spend more time in the practice field shooting on target. Get some lessons from Giovinco and Alti god damn it!

[Jack]

We actually look a decent side. Delgado needs to be replaced...not good enough
He's not standing out either way for me. With a full healthy squad, I don't think (feel g:D) he starts.

[mistercorporate]

Even Giovinco is playing defence, Wimpacts are so fucked hahaaa

[Jack]

Even Giovinco is playing defence, Wimpacts are so fucked hahaaa
We're still only up by one and there are 40 minutes left. Drogba only needs 1/4 of a chance to fuck us. We need to stay totally sharp and get another goal before I will begin to feel like we have this one locked down.

[Eastend]

We're still only up by one and there are 40 minutes left. Drogba only needs 1/4 of a chance to fuck us. We need to stay totally sharp and get another goal before I will begin to feel like we have this one locked down.

+1..

[ag futbol]

Someone tell DeVos that's clearly not a handball. What a joke.

[Jack]

Divier Drogba...

[Jack]

Someone tell DeVos that's clearly not a handball. What a joke.
De Vos does seem to love to call out all of the negatives he can against TFC.

[mistercorporate]

haha Diver Drogba

On a side note, that's some MLS-elite level defending...Clint Eastwood to the rescue.

[Jack]

Holy crap. Drew Moor almost scored that one.

[Jack]

Ok...my buttcheeks are tightening up. We need another goal.

[QBall]

Limpass' corner set pieces are just awful.

[ag futbol]

We need to make adjustments. Too many direct passes to Drogba in the box. Our guys are hanging on by a thread with that battle.

The mids and forwards have to cut off those passes before they ever happen.

[Jack]

Drogba's a fucking bull, man.

[ag futbol]

Drogba's a fucking bull, man.
I agree. Defenders have done incredibly well dealing with him in there.

Delgado looks gassed. Get him off.

[Kaz]

I hate that Vanney plays for a 1 goal draw. It is so frustrating.

[Jack]

I agree. Defenders have done incredibly well dealing with him in there.
Yup. The guy still has the ability to take on the best defenders in the world, so the fact that ours have held their own against him is something.

[smtavare]

We bunker down after one goal for 60 min and expect to win? Got to be better in attacking 3rd, especially midfield, a tie or loss and this will be on Vanney

[Jack]

Delgado is now starting to wilt and needs to be subbed.

[mistercorporate]

Drogba's a fucking bull, man.

No doubt, natural leader, lightning quick reflexes and strength.

[JavierMartini]

ugh delgado...

[OgtheDim]

Delgado off for .....somebody please.


Sooner Endoh is back in this lineup the better.

[smtavare]

Delgado worse player on the field for tfc

[ag futbol]

This is a good tactical setup by the coach. The rest is on the players to execute.

Why on earth would we open it up when we've won playing this way so far this season?

[Oldtimer]

I hate that Vanney plays for a 1 goal draw. It is so frustrating.

He isn't. Bernier makes a difference for Montreal.

[Jack]

We're a bit thin on the bench, though. Endoh coming off an injury, Cheyrou out. Who comes in for Delgado? Lovitz? I suppose we could put Morgan out there on the left and switch Johnson to the right.

[smtavare]

Not open up, but enough with the hoof ball to 5'4" Giovinco - no attack from the mid - 8 man defense for 60min? Come on

[mistercorporate]

We're a bit thin on the bench, though. Endoh coming off an injury, Cheyrou out. Who comes in for Delgado? Lovitz? I suppose we could put Morgan out there on the left and switch Johnson to the right.

Mo Babouli.

[JavierMartini]

hows tha tnot a fucking card. rofl

[mistercorporate]

lol, now we're just clowining them (Morrow and Osorio doing their best Ronaldo impression)...hahaaa

[Jack]

Altidore has been strong while holding off defenders and winning balls. He's a weird big man who's feet are much better than his head, but he's done a good job today.

[Jack]

Mo Babouli.
He doesn't bring much defensively, which we need on the side of the diamond.

[mistercorporate]

He doesn't bring much defensively.

True.

[ag futbol]

If Endoh can run that's good enough.
Otherwise anything is an upgrade over Delgado jogging.

[tfcfans]

Gio!!!!

[JavierMartini]

Yess gio fucking vinco

[mistercorporate]

Golden Boot 2015-2016, MVP for life lol

[Oldtimer]

Kisses to the supporters. Class Giovinco.

[Jack]

YES YES YES YES YES

Love you, Seba.

[ag futbol]

Evan bush was waaay to close to his near post. How does JDV not se that?

Clinical finish, but awful positioning by Bush.

[jloome]

Evan bush was waaay to close to his near post. How does JDV not se that?

Clinical finish, but awful positioning by Bush.

Yeah, he was a good foot-and-a-half too far to his right. Seba's finish was an out-curler off his left foot, so he could've had a chance if he'd been positioned right. One more reason they suck and we dont.

[mistercorporate]

All our DPs acting like DPs...finally they know their roles, Vanney has figured it out.

[jloome]

Oh fuck, Jozy just schooled the shit out of Cabrera. That was mint.

[ag futbol]

Yeah, he was a good foot-and-a-half too far to his right. Seba's finish was an out-curler off his left foot, so he could've had a chance if he'd been positioned right. One more reason they suck and we dont.
I'd argue it was even more than that. He was standing practically in-line with the near post. If you are that scared of getting beat near post professional goalkeeping is not your thing, lol.

Maybe he should try hockey? If this was the NHL that was a good spot to stand, haha.

[ag futbol]

Lol, well good thing it's 2-0.

[jloome]

I'd argue it was even more than that. He was standing practically in-line with the near post. If you are that scared of getting beat near post professional goalkeeping is not your thing, lol.

Maybe he should try hockey? If this was the NHL that was a good spot to stand, haha.

Seba Phobia.

[ag futbol]

Seba Phobia.
Haha, yes!

[Jack]

All our DPs acting like DPs...finally they know their roles, Vanney has figured it out.
Indeed, they are playing well. And I like Bradley back there. He's involved in both the defense and the attack, but he isn't trying to do too much.

Oh shit...how did Altidore miss that?

[jloome]

Indeed, they are playing well. And I like Bradley back there. He's involved in both the defense and the attack, but he isn't trying to do too much.

Oh shit...how did Altidore miss that?

How does a professional striker not one-time that?

[Eastend]

Alti should have been first touch shot, geez.

[mistercorporate]

I don't get it, why did they take him off at the 88th minute?

[jloome]

I don't get it, why did they take him off at the 88th minute?

Kill time, avoid injury

[Jack]

Alti should have been first touch shot, geez.
I just don't get it.


I don't get it, why did they take him off at the 88th minute?
Things are getting chippy and heated, so maybe Vanney just wants to get Seba off before things escalate. Also, remember he got into it with a fan last year, so this gets him time to chill on the sidelines before walking up the tunnel.

[Oldtimer]

Giovinco MVP!

[Jack]

How does a professional striker not one-time that?
Fucked if I know.

[Jack]

One other point: Giovinco absolutely could have taken a shot there at his hattrick and he chose to pass off to Altidore. That's class trying to get his teammate and strike partner on the scoresheet.

[Oldtimer]

11 points in 7 road games. That's incredible in MLS.

[Jack]

Oh look, Divier is at it again!

[Redcoe15]

VICTOREEEEEE!!!!!:party::flare::drum::scarf::drum: :flare::party:

EAT SHIT AND DIE L'IMPACT!!! HA-HA-HA-HA-HAAA-HAAAAA!!!!!

[jloome]

11 points in 7 road games. That's incredible in MLS.

It's about six point above the league average over the last decade, lol. MLS travel distances are crazy.

[Eastend]

How does a professional striker not one-time that?


Fucked if I know.

Do we really only have 1 finisher?

[ag futbol]

11 points in 7 road games. That's incredible in MLS.
Yeah if this keeps up I think we're contenders.

This is the best I've ever seen this team defend. It's not even a contest.

Perquis and Moor have been incredible. I feel like I can't write our CB's are playing well during the game otherwise it jinx's it.

[Eastend]

Nice win. Love it love it love it.

Dom

[Oldtimer]

Best road team in MLS.

[jloome]

Hahahahah Bush beaking as he walked off. For what? "Yeah? Well it could've been four, buddy!"

[Jack]

Do we really only have 1 finisher?
Nah, man. I think Altidore will come around. He's notoriously streaky, but he's scored too many good goals to keep that up.


Nice win. Love it love it love it.

Dom
It feels fucking great!


Best road team in MLS.
Crazy good road record. At this rate, if we played the entire season on the road, we'd end up with 59 points.

[Redcoe15]

Best road team in MLS.

Wait 'till they get home! ;)

[General Woolfe]

Excellent road game from the Reds today. Kept our defensive shape throughout and took enough of the chances that came our way. 11 points from 7 road games will do for me.

Onwards and upwards!!! :scarf:

[Oldtimer]

Fewest goals conceded in MLS despite playing on the road.

[ManUtd4ever]

That was an absolute defensive gem. Irwin barely broke a sweat.

I'm very impressed with Vanney this season.

[Oldtimer]

That was an absolute defensive gem. Irwin barely broke a sweat.

I'm very impressed with Vanney this season.

Me too. Almost perfect strategy this game.

[OgtheDim]

That was a statement game.

Wow!

Perfect tactics against a team lacking a good DM. Play the Diamond. And that defence just doesn't get flustered.

WOW!

[Jack]

Beat the Impact, beat the fuckin' Impact. Beat the Impact, right in Montreal!

[mistercorporate]

Super stoked for the road fans who went there...they got some great entertainment. Now they can celebrate at the strip clubs! :flare::scarf::canada::yum:

[ag futbol]

I know we've won more meaningful games, but this was close to an all-time performance.

[tfcfans]

Nice solid road win....and relatively stress-free as well....I'm not sure I recognize this feeling....;)

[red-o]

I see a 2-0 win for TFC, this will be a statement game for our defence.

Good call - Amazing game, can't wait til they get home!

[General Woolfe]

If we can find some creative guile at advanced midfield we'll have a team here. Really happy with the way our defence has gelled this season. The conundrum for me is Michael Bradley. There is no doubt he stiffens the side defensively playing deep as a defensive midfielder, however I pine to see him further up the park where we can utilize his ability to unlock defences. I am tempted to push him further forward and utilize Cheyrou or Johnston in the holding role.

However as the saying goes, if it aint broke....

[Hugh Jazz]

5 goals conceded in 7 road games!

[Eastend]

Defence = improved.
Ball control = improved.
Passing = improved.

Definitely impressive start to Season X.

Dom

[Redcoe15]

Eleven points in the first seven games this year. All on the road. And three points well above Bill Manning's projected pre home opening target with one more road match to go.

How can any TFC supporter not look at this and feel really, really good about our chances going forward this year? Why not think MLS Cup this year?

[Redcoe15]

super stoked for the road fans who went there...they got some great entertainment. Now they can celebrate at the strip clubs! :flare::scarf::canada::yum:

fuck yeah!!!

[greatwhitenorf]

Wow. How good does this group at the back end look?

I want to assume Irwin is a great goalie, but this back four and the work of Johnson and backtracking MFs hardly let him get tested. Altidore needs to learn how to use his left foot properly.

Exciting start to the season. The home opener will be a madhouse. We need the points early on given how our top players will leave for national team duties in Euro 2016 and Copa America.

[Eastend]

I may be able to change my signature soon.

[ManUtd4ever]

I know we've won more meaningful games, but this was close to an all-time performance.

Defensively, it might have been our best. Montreal is no slouch, and they couldn't create a single dangerous scoring opportunity today. On the other hand, we easily could have had a couple of more goals.

It was a very satisfying performance. I'm not used to getting through 90 minutes without swearing at the television. I could get used to this.

[mistercorporate]

I may be able to change my signature soon.

Glad you stuck around through those dark days man!! Our time has come...

[Alonso]

I see a 2-0 win for TFC, this will be a statement game for our defence.


khso11 For the WIN!

[notthesun]

I know we've won more meaningful games, but this was close to an all-time performance.

Absolutely. Incredibly organized throughout the game and nearly every player put in one of their top performances of the season. Beitashour was all over Piatti, who did about nothing all game, Shipp was so invisible they had to pull him off, Bradley and Johnson were roaming and shutting down lanes as well as they have this year. The defending on Drogba was fantastic as well - there's not a CB in the league that will prevent him from taking down those long balls, so the best you can do is contest to make it difficult for him, and force him to lay the ball off, force other players to beat us. And again our organization on tracking the runs for those layoffs was awesome. This CB pairing has real promise. Perquis is the aggressor that deals with most crosses and marks target men, Moor is the guy that sees the play and keeps everyone on their toes and sweeps away the leftovers (about time he starts getting some Defender of the Year hype, by the way).

The only guy I thought was close to having a weak game was Osorio. He still did well in the build up and ball retention but he kind of wilted in key moments. Altidore was good again, should've scored on that last chance, but made a difference up front and crucially took pressure off Giovinco.

2 shots on target allowed, no real huge chances allowed, while we generated 4-5 good scoring chances, and even possession was just about split... our best performance this year, easily.

[SoccMan2]

Two good solid defensive performances, I've have always believed that the way this team was ever going to improved was if they improved thwor goals against and they are doing that dramatically so far, this team has always lacked a good center back and they finally have that in Moor, what a difference he makes back there. Bradley finally playing the proper position and it shows. When they get home they should just keep playing this kind of soccer, I don't care that it's not attractive , after so many years of losing if this is the style that wins games then keep doing it home or away.

[Alonso]

De Vos does seem to love to call out all of the negatives he can against TFC.


He hates TFC and Toronto fans who have repeatedly called him out and basically rejected him as a commentator.

[pawlukj]

I think that overall, we worked well as a team, and we were able to bring home a much needed victory. One thing that I can definitely, say about this rivalry is that is a heated one, and I don't know why, the main reason, being, because, we have stepped up our level of our attraction towards one another, that is the Montreal and Toronto Passion that has always united one of us together through hockey or our mutual culture. Is the rivalry, a heated one? Of course, and absolutely. Is it a bad one? No. Has the style of of play been down trodden upon throughout the MLS, probably not. However, what we need to maintain to keep doing, is to ensure, that we continue to bear fruit to the witness that we have good soccer in Canada and North America, and that the only thing missing less is a little bit more of ass wooping. And that doesnt mean, George. St. Pierre.

Jacob

[ronzilla]

Great game ! Another 3 Points! Altidore, Bradley, solid performance. Giovinco is a GOD. Hes trending on twitter.

[Blindside16]

Did anyone else notice how sad GSP looked standing beside that stupid fucking bell and not being able to ring it lol. Great team game today. Top of the table here we come.

[mistercorporate]

He hates TFC and Toronto fans who have repeatedly called him out and basically rejected him as a commentator.

He's a former Montreal Impact player from the '90s...maybe that has something to do with it too.

[Alonso]

I hate that Vanney plays for a 1 goal draw. It is so frustrating.


Normally I would agree over the last ten years, but on the road, and with what seems to be a defensive dynamo of a team that we all of the sudden have, it's the best strategy in my opinion.

Frustrate the home team and make them pay on the counter with a football genius like Goalvinco and to a lesser extent Altidore and Osorio who played very well with Gio today.

[TFC07]

What can I say? TFC just made Montreal look like shit on their home opener even though they're one of top teams in east.

[Alonso]

Seba Phobia.


LOL!

Hopefully to be ever etched in TFC parlance. g:D

[Alonso]

One other point: Giovinco absolutely could have taken a shot there at his hattrick and he chose to pass off to Altidore. That's class trying to get his teammate and strike partner on the scoresheet.


Yeah man. He's a team player for sure.

Should have taken the chance himself though imo on that one.

[CBTFC]

Hey evan bush...you mad bro?

;)

[Alonso]

Yeah if this keeps up I think we're contenders.

This is the best I've ever seen this team defend. It's not even a contest.

Perquis and Moor have been incredible. I feel like I can't write our CB's are playing well during the game otherwise it jinx's it.


Best TFC team front to back we've ever had the privilege to watch.

I can't believe that Beitashour, Moor, Irwin, and Johnson have made this much of a difference to our team.

Some of it has to be credited to Vanney's coaching.

I feel like we are going to have at least three blow out games against teams at home.

That's my prediction after seven games on the road.

EDIT: Buy your tickets now bitches! because come August with TFC in this form there won't be any to buy just like the good old days in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010! I have my two season tickets and live a five hour drive away!

THIS IS OUR HOUSE!

[JavierMartini]

tik tak tabarnak

[Eastend]

Glad you stuck around through those dark days man!! Our time has come...


Wasn't going anywhere, 1 day....1 day it will be our time.

[Areathrasher]

Tic tac...

[Alonso]

Tic tac...

Tabernac...

[Areathrasher]

Tabernac...

Who the...

[Ivy]

Fuck

[greatwhitenorf]

He hates TFC and Toronto fans who have repeatedly called him out and basically rejected him as a commentator.

What must be most galling for him is that Toronto played a defensive masterpiece and he loves to spotlight defensive play. Yet his default position is to trash Toronto.

He must be smoking like a conflicted Dalek right about now:

http://shillpages.com/dw/story/d2/st--2e12.jpg

[mistercorporate]

Fuck

are Wimpact?

[ag futbol]

The only guy I thought was close to having a weak game was Osorio. He still did well in the build up and ball retention but he kind of wilted in key moments. Altidore was good again, should've scored on that last chance, but made a difference up front and crucially took pressure off Giovinco.

I thought he got in some good positions. That's an improvement from some of the other guys we've fielded on the bubble of the starting 11. Still, you're right, ball has to go in the net.

Delgado was more of a pressing concern in my opinion. Way too negative with the passing, near black hole attack wise, not great defensively (but he puts in the effort).

[anto7]

Bradley on Vanney: "Greg deserves all the credit in the world. He’s sets the tone with how hard he works, how thorough he is." #TFC

I think that may be the first time I have heard one of our players giving credit to Vanney.......nice to head

[Alonso]

Bradley on Vanney: "Greg deserves all the credit in the world. He’s sets the tone with how hard he works, how thorough he is." #TFC

I think that may be the first time I have heard one of our players giving credit to Vanney.......nice to head


I hate to say it for fear of jinxing it... but who the fuck believes in that shit right?!? (me sometimes) (but not really because that would be dumb) (yet I still do it) g:D

I think we have a contender on our hands here.

This team is really unlike anything we've seen before offensively, defensively, mentally, and in team spirit.

All signs point to YES.

[mistercorporate]

Bradley on Vanney: "Greg deserves all the credit in the world. He’s sets the tone with how hard he works, how thorough he is." #TFC

I think that may be the first time I have heard one of our players giving credit to Vanney.......nice to head

Where'd you hear that? I didn't see it on the youtube channel or during the match.

[General Woolfe]

A word for our man Giovinco who became the clubs joint top scorer today alongside Dero. His 28 goals coming in only 40 appearances as opposed to Dero's 76 is a quite phenomenal return from the wee man

Long may it continue

[anto7]

Where'd you hear that? I didn't see it on the youtube channel or during the match.

On Twitter from Molinaro and in his write up of the game for Sportsnet

[anto7]

I hate to say it for fear of jinxing it... but who the fuck believes in that shit right?!? (me sometimes) (but not really because that would be dumb) (yet I still do it) g:D

I think we have a contender on our hands here.

This team is really unlike anything we've seen before offensively, defensively, mentally, and in team spirit.

All signs point to YES.

Well whether we believe what he said or not it's still the first time I recall any player saying something about Vanney in an interview. So that to me is a positive thing. Plus Vanney sure takes a lot of flack from us at times so credit where credit is due, he got the tactics spot on today. I for one have nothing to complain about today's performance or the way the season has gone so far.

[Jack]

Bradley on Vanney: "Greg deserves all the credit in the world. He’s sets the tone with how hard he works, how thorough he is." #TFC

I think that may be the first time I have heard one of our players giving credit to Vanney.......nice to head
Amazing what happens if you let a guy put his plan in place, give him the players to play his system and give him time to work out the bugs. We've always fired the coach. Always. Fucking always. This time, we didn't. And looking at the way Vanney has handled things lately, he seems to be growing into the job quite well. That's about as good as it gets in our league. I'm very pleased with this organization over the past couple of years. It seems like they've finally extracted their heads from their asses.

[James17930]

Wow – Feels great to be this wrong.

What a win.

[Jack]

What can I say? TFC just made Montreal look like shit on their home opener even though they're one of top teams in east.
Top team in the table, but I think it would be better to say "one of the hot teams in the east" because I don't think they are good enough or have enough depth to sustain that over the course of the season. They have had a good start, though, I'll give you that.

[Yohan]

I know we've won more meaningful games, but this was close to an all-time performance.


Absolutely. Incredibly organized throughout the game and nearly every player put in one of their top performances of the season. Beitashour was all over Piatti, who did about nothing all game, Shipp was so invisible they had to pull him off, Bradley and Johnson were roaming and shutting down lanes as well as they have this year. The defending on Drogba was fantastic as well - there's not a CB in the league that will prevent him from taking down those long balls, so the best you can do is contest to make it difficult for him, and force him to lay the ball off, force other players to beat us. And again our organization on tracking the runs for those layoffs was awesome. This CB pairing has real promise. Perquis is the aggressor that deals with most crosses and marks target men, Moor is the guy that sees the play and keeps everyone on their toes and sweeps away the leftovers (about time he starts getting some Defender of the Year hype, by the way).

The only guy I thought was close to having a weak game was Osorio. He still did well in the build up and ball retention but he kind of wilted in key moments. Altidore was good again, should've scored on that last chance, but made a difference up front and crucially took pressure off Giovinco.

2 shots on target allowed, no real huge chances allowed, while we generated 4-5 good scoring chances, and even possession was just about split... our best performance this year, easily.

I am soooo glad to be wrong about my prediction. It was pretty much near perfect away game. Drogba and Piatti were pretty much non existent. TFC defence shut down IMFC attack through midfield that IMFC was reduced to long ball to Drogba and hope something happens. Offence created and Giovinco did his thing. One of Jozy's best game in TFC uniform. He held up the ball well and made a lot of good one touch passes and linking up with Giovinco.

You have to give Vanney credit for how well the team has played away to start the season. Sometimes it ain't pretty, but it's getting the results.

[jloome]

I am soooo glad to be wrong about my prediction. It was pretty much near perfect away game. Drogba and Piatti were pretty much non existent. TFC defence shut down IMFC attack through midfield that IMFC was reduced to long ball to Drogba and hope something happens. Offence created and Giovinco did his thing. One of Jozy's best game in TFC uniform. He held up the ball well and made a lot of good one touch passes and linking up with Giovinco.

You have to give Vanney credit for how well the team has played away to start the season. Sometimes it ain't pretty, but it's getting the results.

What did DeVos call it? "solid if unspectacular"? What a cunt (as an announcer; in Red and white, he's a legend).

[ronzilla]

One other point: Giovinco absolutely could have taken a shot there at his hattrick and he chose to pass off to Altidore. That's class trying to get his teammate and strike partner on the scoresheet.

This.

[ronzilla]

The only complaint i have is Babouli's hair style :facepalm:

[Jack]

The only complaint i have is Babouli's hair style :facepalm:
This.

[OgtheDim]

Interesting analysis on this game

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/montreal-impact-0-2-toronto-fc-postmatch-analysis#:jmSaJ1or0qc0WQ

[James17930]

Fewest goals conceded in MLS despite playing on the road.

Insane. Insane and lovely.

[Initial B]

Until Gio's second goal, I was fully expecting Tobias time. Credit to them, this defense seems to know how to bend but not break.

You know, I think I'm cautiously starting to believe...

[jloome]

The only complaint i have is Babouli's hair style :facepalm:

Somewhere, an alien mutant death lord is miffed his style has been copped.

[DOMIN8R]

Can someone direct me, by PM or other, to where I can get a copy of the match (torrent, ?). I'm in Japan and missed it. Thanks in advance.

[mistercorporate]

Can someone direct me, by PM or other, to where I can get a copy of the match (torrent, ?). I'm in Japan and missed it. Thanks in advance.

Best thing is to sign up to MLS Live, it's pretty cheap and you get all the games.

[jloome]

Best thing is to sign up to MLS Live, it's pretty cheap and you get all the games.

No longer available outside the U.S. and Canada.

[mistercorporate]

No longer available outside the U.S. and Canada.

Even with IP blocking? Damn.

[DOMIN8R]

No longer available outside the U.S. and Canada.

This. I have MLS Live. But when I travel abroad, I can't sign in. Unfortunately. Thank you for the suggestion though.