
Seattle forward Raúl Ruidíaz shone with a double in the victory that his team gave to Montréal, in week 7 of the United States – MLS 2024. The goals of the game for the local team were scored by Raúl Ruidíaz (19′ 1T and 26′ 1T , penalty), Jordan Morris (2′ 2T), Alexander Roldan (36′ 2T) and Dylan Teves (51′ 2T).
The best player of the match was Raúl Ruidíaz. The Seattle Sounders attacker scored 2 goals and shot at the opponent’s goal 10 times.
Albert Rusnák was another of the key players. Seattle Sounders midfielder.
The match was highlighted by a lot of friction and constant fouls that interrupted the game. There were several reprimands: Joel Waterman, Nathan Saliba, Jackson Ragen, Rida Zouhir and George Campbell. Nathan Saliba was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, in the 52nd minute of the second half.
Seattle coach Brian Schmetzer proposed a 4-5-1 formation with Stefan Frei in goal; Alexander Roldan, Yeimar Gómez, Jackson Ragen and Nouhou Tolo on the defensive line; Obed Vargas, Joshua Atencio, Cristian Roldan, Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris in the middle; and Raúl Ruidíaz in the attack.
For its part, Laurent Courtois’ team took the field with a 3-5-2 formation with Jonathan Sirois between the three sticks; George Campbell, Joel Waterman and Joaquín Sosa on defense; Ruan, Samuel Piette, Mathieu Choiniere, Ariel Lassiter and Nathan Saliba in the midfield; and Matías Cóccaro and Josef Martínez up front.
Filip Dujic was the referee who directed the match at the Lumen Field stadium.
Seattle’s next game in the championship will be away against FC Dallas, while Montréal will host FC Cincinnati.
