Montreal Impact 2 – 1 Vancouver FC
Canadian Championship – July 13, 2026

Match Overview

Montreal Impact edged out Vancouver FC 2-1 in a hard-fought Canadian Championship encounter on July 13, 2026. The result keeps Montreal’s domestic cup run alive while inflicting a narrow defeat on the visiting side from British Columbia.

Key Moments

• 16’ – Montreal strike first: A swift counter-attack caught Vancouver’s defence off guard. Winger Lucas Tissot crossed low for striker Sunusi Ibrahim, who finished calmly at the near post.
• 39’ – Vancouver equalise: A set-piece proved costly for the Impact. Vancouver’s Alejandro Díaz rose highest to meet a corner, powering a header past Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois.
• 68’ – Winner from Ibrahim: Ibrahim bagged his second of the night, latching onto a through ball from Victor Wanyama and slotting past Callum Irving to restore Montreal’s lead.

Tactical Story

Montreal dominated possession in the first half but lacked cutting edge until Ibrahim’s opener. Vancouver, organised under head coach Afshin Ghotbi, relied on quick transitions and set pieces. After the equaliser, Montreal increased the tempo, pushing full‑backs higher and forcing Vancouver into defensive errors. The winning goal came from a well‑timed run that split the centre‑backs.

Standout Performers

• Sunusi Ibrahim (Montreal Impact): A clinical brace, showing excellent movement and composure in front of goal.
• Callum Irving (Vancouver FC): Kept his side in the match with several saves, notably denying a Mathieu Choinière effort in the 55th minute.
• Victor Wanyama (Montreal Impact): Controlled the midfield battle and provided the assist for the winner.

League & Cup Impact

With this victory, Montreal Impact advance to the next round of the Canadian Championship, keeping alive their hopes of lifting the Voyageurs Cup. Vancouver FC, competing in the competition as a relatively new entrant, exit at the quarter‑final stage but can take pride in a competitive display.