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Daniel Rios' late PK lifts CF Montreal over Orlando City
A 90th-minute penalty from Daniel Rios helped CF Montreal secure a 2-0 win over Orlando City on Saturday, marking a fourth straight home victory.
Defensive struggles on both sides created an open match where Montreal controlled the tempo with 54% possession and outshot Orlando 23-9.
Goalkeeper Thomas Gillier earned his third shutout this season, while Prince Owusu's late attempt was blocked by Brazilian defender Iago Teodoro.
Leapfrogging Orlando in the Eastern Conference standings, Montreal's victory left Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau with two saves in the losing effort.
Montreal continues its homestand Wednesday against the Portland Timbers, while Orlando hosts the Philadelphia Union that same day.
A victory in extremis, and a Saputo stadium that once again became a fortress. CF Montréal's spring-endembellia was confirmed on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Orlando City at Saputo Stadium.