Victor Wanyama sat out of FC Montreal’s clash against Orlando City through suspension as his side got a massive 4-1 win over Orlando City on Saturday evening.Having picked his fifth yellow card of the season against Atlanta United a week ago, Wanyama alongside his midfield partner Ismail Ikone had to watch from the stands at the Saputo Stadium as his side picked a comfortable win.Joel Waterman opened the doors in the 18th minute with a goal that was initially disallowed but after VAR review, the goal was allowed to stand. The goal proved to be the only strike of the first half despite the numerous chances created by the hosts.Djordje Mihailovic, who is enjoying a great form at the moment made it 2-0 seven minutes into the second half to put his side firmly in the driving seat. Portuguese defender Joao Moutinho reduced the deficit in the 72nd minute before the hosts sealed the win with two more goals. First, it was Joaquin Torres in the 81st minute before substitute Brault Guillard added the fourth five minutes from time to seal what was a big win for the hosts.Festival de buts 👇Highlights from our 4-1 win over @OrlandoCitySC.#CFMTL pic.twitter.com/yV7suU9Dzn— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) May 7, 2022 Montreal coach Wilfred Nancy lauded the team’s great show both in attack and at the back and is happy that the early season’s struggles are now behind them.” I can see my players try to be better every day, we had a bad moment at the beginning of the season but the players fought through it and they were able to defend and attack well and this right now is a good moment and we have to keep it going”, he stated.The win moves them to third in the table standings. Next for them is an away game against Charlotte on Sunday 15 May a game in which Wanyama and Ikone will be available for selection.
