Whitecaps Put End to CF Montreal’s Misery and Season in 2-0 Win to Cap Regular Season
Cheikh Sabaly and Mihail Gherasimencov scored second-half goals as Vancouver earned 64 points and set club records, officials said.
- On Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Montreal 2-0 at Stade Saputo, securing second place in the Supporters' Shield standings with a dominant second-half performance.
- After a scoreless first half, Cheikh Sabaly opened the scoring in the 50th minute, converting a rebound off goalkeeper Samsy Keita for his third goal of the season.
- Mihail Gherasimencov added an insurance goal in the 83rd minute from a difficult angle for his first MLS goal, while Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka secured his 14th clean sheet.
- Montreal capped its worst season in club history, with supporters' groups Collectif IMFC and 1642MTL announcing they "would not be present at the club" for the final home games.
- Vancouver set single-season club records with 64 points and 19 wins, positioning the team in the Western Conference ahead of the MLS Cup playoffs as it awaits its opponent.
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