CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonathan Sirois finished with four saves for CF Montreal, Kristijan Kahlina saved three shots for Charlotte FC and the two clubs played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.
Montreal (8-9-2) swept Charlotte (6-8-6) last season, scoring two goals in both wins, and was trying to become the first club to beat Charlotte three straight times.
Montreal is just 1-8-2 in its 11 road matches this season and has been outscored 24-5. Only the 1998 Miami Fusion and 2017 Real Salt Lake clubs had worse differentials through 10 matches (minus-20).
Charlotte is 5-1-4 in its last 10 home matches in all competitions. Montreal is the only team to shut out Charlotte in the run. Sirois registered his eighth shutout of the season.
Charlotte outshot Montreal 13-9 with a 4-3 edge in shots on goal.
"I think the whole group did a good job together offensively and defensively. Particularly in the first half, we had some good chances, but when you don't score, you get tired, and players missing force you to make changes," said Montreal head coach Hernan Losada.
"The players did great, especially those who played in tough positions. I'm pleased with the team's effort tonight. It was a great collective performance and an important point on the road. We are going to keep working on our efficiency when we are not playing at home."
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Montreal returns home to host New York City FC on Saturday. Charlotte is idle.
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