61' The new star lad, Morgan Whittaker dribbles from right to left. Top of the box, with a defender in his pocket, showcases that touted left foot. Goes just wide of the far post. But the Goal was there for the taking and Whittaker tried to take it.

You love to see it. #COLvMTL

59' SUBSTITUTIONS MONTREAL

OFF: Owusu, Radojević, Carmona
ON: Rios, Petrasso, Sánchez

Owusu has been the biggest point of friction for the Pids defenders. Interesting he comes off. Also, people apparently know this Alexis Sánchez guy‽ #COLvMTL

54' SUBSTITUTIONS (AND DEBUTS) #Rapids96

OFF: Yapi, Phillip
ON: WHITTAKER, ABU FARKHI

Morgan Whittaker & Sayed Abu Farkhi make that Burgundy Boy debuts, wearing #7 and #9 respectively.

Generations of Pids fans hinge on their success (slightly kidding). #COLvMTL

HALFTIME: COL 1 | 0 MTL

Every stat and the scoreboard says #Rapids96 have been the better class team, but damn, has Montreal been chaotically dangerous and maximally entertaining.

The Canadiens play is a bit reminiscent of the raging and reckless Rapids of Matt Wells' early days.

#COLvMTL

45+1' Classic Hamzat Ojediran long shot. Gets within 10 yards of the box and the buzzer in his head goes off. This one sails a foot or two above the middle crossbar, with power. #COLvMTL

Not for nothing, but I do think you've gotta give Darren Yapi the penalty attempt here. You just shipped off your beloved, productive #9 and touted Yapi as an heir apparent.

Both for his confidence and the crowd's, I like Yapi there. #COLvMTL

42' GOAL #RAPIDS96

Paxten Aaronson as cool as you like from the spot. Sends Breza to his right and slots the ball side net to his left.

COL 1 | 0 MTL #COLvMTL

42' PENALTY AWARDED TO #RAPIDS96

Radojevic sweeps the ball and foot of Phillip in the box. #COLvMTL

39' CHANCE #Rapids96

Minoungou cut down on the side by Ceballos. FK Rosenberry. Puts it right on Holding's head, who powers it right into the.... crossbar. OOF. Bad luck for the Englishman. #COLvMTL

37' Keegan Rosenberry with a nice cross in, nearly to the foot of Yapi, but Ceballos pokes his leg through for a clear. #COLvMTL

35' Georgi Minoungou with another opening he dribble himself into and another shot. This one hard and low and wide left by a couple smidges. #COLvMTL

34' Rob Holding just put a B-E-A-UTIFUL ball up and over the defense to a streaking Miggy. Navarro elects to rebound it for Yapi but it's congested in the area. Should've touched it ahead of himself in stride and taken the shot. #COLvMTL

31' #Rapids96 register their first shot on target via a Georgie Minoungou dagger right into Breza's arms. #COLvMTL

30' First #Rapids96 whistle of the night as Morales cuts down Phillip. Keegan takes the free kick in a dangerous spot. Deflected out for a throw in. #COLvMTL

29' "Ref you suck chants are ringing out." Paxten Aaronson gives a Jersey elbow to Piette, inspired by the crowd's cheer. #COLvMTL

27' Hamzat Ojediran just had the thing done to him where your friend kneels behind you and your other friend pushes you back and then you topple feet over face.

No whistle. #COLvMTL

24' Donavan Phillip puts a Grown Ass Man™️ shoulder check on Radojević, who crumbles, and gets whistled for a foul.

So there is a whistle in the building tonight. #COLvMTL

22' Georgi Minoungou looks to get his legs swept in the box and goes down. Montreal gets the ball and advances.

Everyone looking for a whistle that doesn't come. #COLvMTL

20' Jumping in with catchup swimmies on:

- 2' Pids nearly disastrous start playing it out the back. Williams prime culprit. Prince Owusu is pressing them hard.
- Play has looked a bit sloppy, with bodies colliding and a bit of slipping on the field.
- Yapi & Phillip looking to connect 👀 #COLvMTL