Facing Atlanta United, CF Montreal will be able to equal a team record

With a draw or win against Atlanta United on Saturday afternoon at Stade Saputo, CF Montreal (3-3-2) could complete its sixth straight game without losing.

It is a tour de force that the Montreal organization has achieved three other times in its history, in 2015 (4-0-2), in 2016 (2-0-4) and in 2021 (4-0-2). On Saturday, CF Montreal will appear in front of their fans after registering three wins and two draws since March 19th.

It shows that we are a solid team, that we are starting to growsaid Canadian defender Kamal Miller after the team’s training session Tuesday at the Nutrilait Center.

We had a difficult start, he said, referring to the defeats in the first three calendar meetings. But I think it’s getting better and better. Performance is always there, but results are not there. Now that the results are in, everything is falling into place well.

Strangely, this positive series started with a result that can be described as negative against the same club that will stop at Stade Saputo this weekend.

With a 3-1 advantage and another player on the field after Dom Dwyer was sent off in the 67th minute of play, CF Montreal allowed two goals from the 85th minute up-the second in stoppages-to finally settle into a frustrating. draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

I think we had a bit of a setback in this match, considering how well we played. We thought the game was over before, and that’s the thing that happens in MLSsaid Miller.

If you don’t play for 90 minutes, an opponent will come from behind and score a goal at the stopping time. By trying to play the full 90 minutes, we may want to achieve a positive resultHe added.

This March 19 duel against Atlanta United, which left a bitter taste in the mouths of CF Montreal players, ended a busy five-game streak over 14 days, including two CONCACAF releases. Champions League.

He’s also starting a two -week break that seems to help the team.

Our mind is to learn from our mistakes, correct them and “kill match” as well and not open the door to the opponent’s return.explained midfielder Victor Wanyama on Tuesday.

” We have learned a lot from our mistakes and we are always trying to improve. We have shown that we can be better, collectively defend and protect our developments. “

Since returning to the field, CF Montreal have allowed six goals in four games, but only one in each of their last three meetings.

The chemistry is goodMiller said of CF Montreal’s defensive line, which is typically completed by Joel Waterman and Rudy Camacho.

At the start of the season, we went through some tough times, allowed multiple goals and hurt each other in those games, Miller also admitted. But as the season goes on, I feel like we’re playing better and showing better unity. Good results are coming out and we are aiming for shutouts.

The team’s recent success can also be explained in what seems to be the beginning of Djordje Mihailovic’s outbreak, but also Wanyama’s long and stable presence in midfield.

In 12 games since the start of the 2022 season – including the team’s four outings in the CONCACAF Champions League – the 30 -year -old Kenyan has missed 20 minutes of action. On March 12, for a lost cause, when CF Montreal lost 4-1 to New York City FC.

He has been very good for us this year, especially in the absence of Sam (Samuel Piette), and he has taken on a lot of responsibility in midfield alone.studied Miller speaking about Wanyama.

He showed his experience in every game and he just got better. He’s very strong on the ball, he’s having a good start to the season.

When asked about his own performance, Wanyama said he was satisfied with his performance. But quickly, he redirects the conversation to the group.

Whenever I’m on the pitch, I always do everything I can to help the team, Wanyama said. That’s what I’m trying to do. We are constantly working to maintain our record and our way of playing.