CF Montréal entered the match looking to break a three‑match winless streak, but the visitors struck first when Carles Gil converted a penalty in the 30th minute and Dor Turgeman added a second six minutes later, putting New England ahead 2‑0 at halftime.
A Comeback in Two Minutes
The early setback seemed to weigh on the Montreal side, yet a swift response arrived in the 52nd minute when Brayan Vera struck from outside the box, the ball set up by Efrain Morales, narrowing the deficit.
Just seven minutes later, Prince Owusu rose to meet a cross and head the ball into the net, pulling one back and sparking a surge that leveled the score at 2‑2.
Milestone for Gil
Owusu’s equalizer arrived in his 200th MLS appearance, a milestone that underscored his growing influence in the league, while Carles Gil’s 200th regular‑season start added extra significance to the contest.
With the draw, Montréal ends its three‑match scoreless streak, while New England will travel to Houston Dynamo next Saturday and Montréal is scheduled to visit D.C. United on August 15 after a two‑week break.