A Dramatic Finish at Audi Field
The night at Audi Field turned into a roller‑coaster for both sides, as CF Montreal and D.C. United exchanged leads before settling for a 4‑4 stalemate.
D.C. United opened the scoring early, with Louis Munteanu striking in the ninth minute and Jared Stroud adding his first of the season in the 28th, putting the hosts ahead 2‑0.
Montreal answered through Tai Baribo, who curled a strike in the 51st minute, and the momentum shifted when Brayan Vera’s foul earned a penalty that Prince Owusu converted to level the game.
Owusu was not done, delivering a third goal in the 61st minute to swing the lead, while Lucas Bartlett’s late strike in the 87th minute briefly restored D.C.’s advantage.
In stoppage time, Hennadii Synchuk equalized in the 90+2 minute, and Owusu completed his hat‑trick with a penalty in the dying seconds, sealing the 4‑4 draw.
Goalkeepers Thomas Gillier and Sean Johnson were busy, with Gillier making six saves in his 21st start and Johnson turning away four shots, underscoring the defensive chaos.
The result marks a modest uplift for Montreal under interim coach Philippe Eullaffroy, who has guided the team to a 3‑2‑2 run since taking charge on April 12, while D.C. United remains unbeaten in six straight matches.
Historically, the two clubs now sit tied at 10‑10‑12 in their all‑time series, a testament to the competitive balance that has defined their matchups.