The Italian's strike gave the Montreal Impact a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference semifinal first leg.
The Montreal Impact have the advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Red Bulls — and what a way to take the lead.
With the first leg locked at 0-0 at the hour mark Sunday, Matteo Mancosu banged home a goal of the top class after collecting a direct ball between two defenders.
The Impact held on amid a frantic finish, as Bradley Wright-Phillips missed a golden opportunity in stoppage time and Red Bulls substitute Omer Damari earned himself a straight red card for a rash tackle on Calum Mallace.