Montreal, QC – In a thrilling match against the New England Revolution, the Montreal Impact were able to secure a 2-2 draw thanks to the first career goals by Tom Pearce and Nathan Saliba.
The game started off with a bang as the Revolution’s Gustavo Bou scored in the 29th minute, giving his team an early lead. However, the Impact were determined to fight back and in the 39th minute, Tom Pearce scored his first career goal, equalizing the score.
The second half saw both teams pushing for a win, with the Revolution taking the lead once again in the 57th minute with a goal from Adam Buksa. But the Impact refused to back down and in the 71st minute, Nathan Saliba scored his first career goal, tying the game once again.
The rest of the match saw both teams battling it out, with the Impact’s goalkeeper James Pantemis making some crucial saves to keep the score level. In the end, neither team was able to find the back of the net and the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
This was a significant result for the Impact, who have been struggling in the Eastern Conference standings. The team showed great determination and resilience, especially from the young players like Pearce and Saliba, who stepped up and delivered when it mattered the most.
Head coach Wilfried Nancy praised his team’s performance, stating, “I am proud of the way the team fought back and showed character. It’s not easy to come back from behind twice, but we did it and that shows the mentality of this team.”
The Impact will look to build on this result as they continue their push for a playoff spot. With the addition of new players like Pearce and Saliba, the team is showing promising signs for the future.
The next game for the Impact will be against the Columbus Crew on August 21st. Fans can expect another exciting match as the team looks to continue their momentum and climb up the standings.
