SB Nation Los Angeles - Chivas USA Vs. Montreal Impact: Goats Get Rare Home Win, 2-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-06-20T21:28:20-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/28682882012-06-20T21:28:20-07:002012-06-20T21:28:20-07:00Chivas USA Vs. Montreal Impact: Goats Keep Cool Against New Foe
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<p>CARSON, Calif -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a> was able to sneak past the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mountroyalsoccer.com/">Montreal Impact</a> at The Home Depot Center Wednesday night, winning 2-1 in front of 10,376 fans. Both clubs seemed content with sharing a point, until two 77' substitutions changed the face of the match. <span>Juan Pablo Angel</span> and <span>Alejandro Moreno</span> scored for Chivas.</p>
<p>As the match started to slow down, Chivas coach <span>Robin Fraser</span> made two substitutions in the 77' bringing on <span>Jorge Villafana</span> and Juan Pablo Angel. These subs proved to be the difference, as in the 81' Villafana found himself with the ball on the right side of the pitch. He sent in a cross that fell right to Juan Pablo Angel, who only had to nod to redirect the game winning goal. </p>
<p>On the opening goal, Chivas got a clean shot at <span>Donovan Ricketts</span>, but who exactly scored was unclear at first. <span>Cesar Romero</span> sent in a corner kick, and Juan Agudelo was able to get on the end of it running in from the top of the box. Agudelo's volley went in, but not before deflecting off Alejandro Moreno who was boxing out his marker. Moreno was credited with the goal, which was likely going in even before the deflection. </p>
<p>Montreal was able to get the equalizer just before halftime. From a central attacking position, <span>Davy Arnaud</span> received the ball on the right wing. He sent in a cross for a sprinting <span>Felipe Martins</span>, who one touch flicked the ball past <span>Dan Kennedy</span> and tucked just inside the far post. The equalizer made it 1-1 at halftime. </p>
<p>Next up for Chivas then have to travel to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigdsoccer.com/">FC Dallas</a>, for their third match in eight days. They'll try to find a bit of magic to push them through the difficult time and stay ahead of the suddenly resurgent <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> in the Western Conference standings. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/chivas-usa/2012/6/20/3105051/chivas-usa-vs-montreal-impact-goats-keep-cool-against-new-foeJosie Becker2012-06-20T13:47:53-07:002012-06-20T13:47:53-07:00Chivas USA Vs. Montreal Impact: Why Can't We Do It On The Road
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<p>Tonight, Chivas USA will host the Montreal Impact at The Home Depot Center trying to reverse their home fortunes against MLS' newest club. </p> <p>Tonight, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/">Chivas USA</a> will host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mountroyalsoccer.com/">Montreal Impact</a> at The Home Depot Center trying to reverse their home fortunes against MLS' newest club. Chivas saw a four game unbeaten streak end on Saturday at The Home Depot Center with a 0-3 loss to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rslsoapbox.com/">Real Salt Lake</a>. Montreal opened their new stadium, Stade Saputo, with a 4-1 win on Saturday over Seattle Sounders and now have a quick road turnaround. </p>
<p>For Impact coach <span>Jesse Marsch</span>, it's a return to the club where he was captain during a four year span from 2006-09 capping a 14 year MLS career. His California adventure saw the former midfielder tally eight goals and 24 assists in his time with the goats. </p>
<p>On Saturday, Chivas lost for the sixth time in eight games at home (with one draw) this season with a 0-3 loss to Real Salt Lake. Chivas' sole home win came against stadium mates <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lagconfidential.com/">LA Galaxy</a> in the local derby match. The 1-6-1 home start is Chivas' worst in club history, the previous worst being the inaugural year where Chivas went 1-5-2 to begin 2005.</p>
<p>"I think we have something to prove to ourselves," said Chivas coach <span>Robin Fraser</span>. "We had a decent run and at times...it was good. But the execution wasn't good enough and certainly that is a thing that we as a group have to get back to sooner rather than later." </p>
<p>For Montreal, they're running high after winning their first match in the newly renovated Stade Saputo against Seattle Sounders. This new stadium is one of eight soccer specific stadia to come to the league since 2007. In MLS history, teams are 8-2-4 in such christening matches. </p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/la-galaxy/2012/6/20/3104212/chivas-usa-vs-montreal-impact-why-cant-we-do-it-on-the-roadJosie Becker