Victor Wanyama returned to the starting XI on Sunday morning but could not prevent his side from suffering a second consecutive league defeat in three days, going down 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull Arena.Ahead of the game, the Red Bulls were seeking to extend their undefeated run to four games, while Montreal eyed a bounce back from midweek’s 3-0 defeat to Cincinnati.##NAJAVA_MECA_7268619##23 minutes in, Montreal conceded the opener once again through Felipe Reyes, but the setback didn’t last long as Joel Waterman, who scored an own goal on Thursday, hit back six minutes later. Cory Burke restored New York’s lead in the 38th minute with a goal that would prove to be the winning strike.Both teams had second-half opportunities to score, but in the end, the small margin proved the difference in the game.Up next for Montreal is a Canadian Championship match against Forge at the Saputo on Thursday morning.Marque finale au Red Bull Arena. Final score from Harrison.#CFMTL pic.twitter.com/YyAT5iRJGb— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) May 21, 2023 In Botswana, John Makwata was left out of Gaborone United’s starting lineup as the side went on to bag derby bragging rights by beating rivals Township Rollers 2-0. Compatriot Ducan Otieno is recovering from an injury.After a goalless first half, the Reds took the lead in the 60th minute when Kennedy Amutenya headed home Mpho Kgaswane’s corner. Kgaswane turned from provider to scorer when he struck from outside the box in stoppage time.”It was a highly tactical game, and I am happy at the way the boys applied themselves. We waited for the right moments to score our goals. We needed this win so much ,” said head coach Pontsho Piro Moloi.Garone trail leaders Jwaneng Galaxy by five points.Kenya Morans ace Ariel Okal signs short-term deal with Burundian club
