Montreal's Ismael Kone, right, celebrates with teammate Djordje Mihailovic after scoring against Orlando during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
MONTREAL (AP) - Ismaël Koné scored the go-ahead goal, Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty kick late in second-half stoppage time and Montreal defeated Orlando 2-0 on Sunday in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Koné's goal in the 68th minute gave Montreal a big advantage as Orlando was unable to mount any threat on offense, managing just five shots and no shots on goal in the match. Mihailovic's successful PK came in the final minute of play when there was no chance left for Orlando to score.
Montreal's win continued a trend in which U.S.-based teams have now won only 2 of 13 all-time playoff matches in Canada.
Montreal, the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, advances to the conference semifinals against either NYCFC or Miami. No. 3 NYCFC and No. 6 Miami play on Monday.
Montreal had an 11-5 advantage in shots and scored on the only two shots on goal in the match.
Montreal continued a recent hot streak. The playoff win comes after a four-game winning streak to end the regular season. Montreal became the second MLS team to win its first five home playoff games.
Orlando, in the playoffs for the third consecutive season, met with more postseason disappointment. Now 0-3-1 in the playoffs, Orlando advanced only once - on penalties against NYCFC in 2020.
___
More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Montreal's Djordje Mihailovic scores from the penalty spot against Orlando during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City SC's Ercan Kara, left, shoots against CF Montreal goalkeeper James Pantemis during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City SC's Mauricio Pereyra, left, is challenged by CF Montreal's Ismael Kone, right, during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City midfielder Junior Urso (11) and CF Montreal defender Alistair Johnston, top, vie for control of the ball during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
CF Montreal defender Rudy Camacho, left, hangs onto Orlando City forward Ercan Kara, right, as they battle for the ball during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City forward Facundo Torres, left, and CF Montreal midfielder Samuel Piette, right, vie for control of the ball during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City defender Ruan (2) looks on as CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller (3) falls after a challenge during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City SC's Cesar Araujo, left, challenges CF Montreal's Djordje Mihailovic during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
Orlando City SC's Ruan left, is challenged by CF Montreal's Lassi Lappalainen, right, during first-half MLS playoff soccer match action in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press