CF Montreal 2-2 Portland, Streak Snapped Late

CF Montreal played to a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Wednesday at Stade Saputo, conceding a late equalizer that snapped a four-game home winning streak.

Daniel Rios put Montreal ahead just after the 10-minute mark, turning at the top of the penalty area and curling a shot into the top corner. The home side created two more clear chances soon after but failed to convert. Portland leveled the score in the 20th minute when Kevin Kelsy capitalized on marking lapses during a corner kick, firing a point-blank shot past goalkeeper Thomas Gillier.

Montreal regained the lead right before halftime. Matty Longstaff provided his second assist of the match, sending Wiki Carmona behind the defense. The Venezuelan forward patiently rounded Portland goalkeeper James Pantemis and slotted the ball into the corner.

Unseasonably cold weather and rain contributed to a cautious opening with limited action, but the game opened up as chances emerged. After the break, Montreal sat in a compact defensive block while Portland dominated possession. The Timbers pressed forward relentlessly, and with under 15 minutes remaining, Cole Bassett equalized by converting his own rebound after his initial...