CHARLOTTE — Djordje Mihailovic scored just before halftime, Alistair Johnston added a second-half goal and CF Montreal blanked Charlotte FC 2-0 in MLS action on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.
Tough battle. Back at home next weekend. pic.twitter.com/5ttuuW72o2
— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) May 15, 2022
Sebastian Breza stopped both shots he faced for Montreal (6-3-2). Mihailovic’s goal came in the 45th minute with an assist from Romell Quioto. Johnston had his kick deflect off the far post and into the net in the 67th minute.
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Charlotte (4-7-1) had a 14-11 edge in shots, but Montreal had a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal.
Kristijan Kahlina had two saves for Charlotte.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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