Prince Owusu’s brace in the first half propelled CF Montreal to secure a spot in the Canadian Championship final, triumphing over the Vancouver Whitecaps with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. Montreal, with a record of 5-14-6, will make their first appearance in the Canadian Championship final since 2023, ending Vancouver’s streak of four consecutive titles.
Owusu expressed his team’s readiness and determination before the match, highlighting their collective effort and desire to surpass their limits. The victory was attributed to Montreal’s exceptional efficiency, scoring three goals from just four shots on target and 36% possession throughout the two legs.
Montreal’s interim head coach, Philippe Eullaffroy, commended the team’s efficiency despite limited opportunities, emphasizing the room for improvement and setting high expectations for the players. The match, effectively a single-elimination tie after a draw in the first leg, saw Montreal capitalizing on counterattacks to secure a lead in the first half.
Despite Vancouver’s intensified efforts in the second half, Montreal’s solid defensive strategy thwarted their attempts to equalize. Vancouver captain Ryan Gauld acknowledged their struggle to breach the defensive line and convert chances into goals.
Vancouver managed to score a late goal in added time through Emmanuel Sabbi, but it was not enough to alter the outcome. Montreal’s victory sets up a final clash against Forge FC on October 21 at Stade Saputo in the Canadian Championship finale.
