In a fiercely contested game at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec, New York City FC (NYCFC) clinched a narrow victory over CF Montreal with a score of 1 - 0. Matías Pellegrini, the sole goal scorer of the match, found the back of the net at the 33rd minute with an assist from teammate Brian Cufré, giving NYCFC the lead in the first half. Despite Montreal's best efforts, they were unable to capitalize and even up the score.

The Montreal roster saw a flurry of substitutions throughout the game, indicating Coach H. Losada's attempt to inject freshness into the team and find an equalizer. Amid the team changes, one player who stood out for Montreal was Victor Wanyama, who put in a determined performance.

On the visitors' side, NYCFC also made several changes in the game's latter half. Noticeably, Matías Pellegrini was replaced by Richie Ledezma following his goal contribution. NYCFC's defensive lineup, particularly goalkeeper Luis Barraza, did well to fend off Montreal's attacks and preserve their narrow lead.

As noted in social media posts, the referee, V. Rivas's decisions during the game were a subject of controversy, with some fans suggesting that his inability to officiate effectively impacted the game's flow. However, despite these contentions, NYCFC managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle, earning them three points in this outing.

Looking forward, the next game for Montreal will be against Atlanta United on 08.07.2023, where they will seek to get back into winning form. Meanwhile, New York City FC will face off against Charlotte on 05.07.2023, looking to continue their winning streak.