Vancouver Whitecaps' Javain Brown, left, tries to move the ball past CF Montreal's Robert Thorkelsson during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Vancouver Whitecaps say they cannot underestimate CF Montreal, their Canadian Championship opponents, heading in to Wednesday night's cup final match. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
VANCOUVER – Ryan Gauld scored the matchwinner off a penalty for the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 65th minute to ensure the Canadian Championship trophy stays on the West Coast for another year.
Vancouver won the match 2-1 with Montreal scoring a goal in the 83rd minute after defender Tristan Blackmon failed to clear the ball in his team’s box, allowing Sunusi Ibrahim to tuck it past goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka.
The Whitecaps opened the scoring off an error from Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois, which allowed striker Brian White to slot the ball home.
It’s the second straight year the Whitecaps have claimed the Canadian Championship.
More to come.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2023.
