Saphir Taider’s deflected strike was enough for Impact to win a tight contest against DC United, who had approached the game still with a chance of winning the group. This result however means they finish bottom and face an early trip home.
It was a close call, chances were at a premium in an energetic yet cagey affair.
Once again Impact begun the game on the back foot, DC dictating the early tempo but after the opening ten minutes Montreal came more into the contest possessing the ball better and more effectively throughout the remainder of the half.