An 82nd minute goal was the difference in Puerto Rico Saturday night as the Montreal Impact fell to the Islanders 3-2. Islanders forward Kendal Jagdeosingh scored the game winner following a pass from Fabrice Noel.
Usually when you score two goals in Puerto Rico, you will not lose," said Montreal midfielder Joey Gjertsen. "Their subs came flying in the second half and helped them to win the game."
After three games, the Montreal Impact have yet to show the same form as last year, that took them to their best season in franchise history. They dropped a 2-1 decision last weekend to Miami FC and could only manage a goal-less draw the weekend prior to that against the Charleston Battery. Miami went ahead on goals by D. Serna (50') and Inacio Nunes (55') before Montreal finally potted their first goal of the season in the 75th minute on a flying header from E. Sebrango, who hadn't tallied for the Impact since September 2005. It was a game that could have ended differently had the Impact capitalized on a penalty awarded in the 59th minute, but the shot was saved by Miami FC's P.Hannigan. In the end, it was the Impact's poor defensive play and bad give-away's that led to Miami's victory.
"After our first two games, we have worked on basic plays because we want to make sure that all players know what they have to do on the field," said Impact Head Coach John Limniatis prior to last evening's match. "We have to continue working and be consistent."
The squad, searching for consistency, will look to May 9th's home opener at Saputto Stadium in Montreal against the Rochester Rhinos.
-- Kieron Yates was the main contributor to this report.
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