Ghanaian ahead Prince Osei Owusu had a sensational efficiency for CF Montreal, scoring a hat-trick and an help in Saturday’s dramatic 4-4 draw with DC United at Audi Discipline.
The newly capped Black Stars striker impressed Montreal’s comeback after the guests have been 2-0 behind after half-hour.
Owusu pulled one again simply earlier than half-time after capitalizing on a defensive error, utilizing a excessive press to dislodge DC United’s defenders and calmly rating the purpose to make it 2-1.
The hosts regained a two-goal cushion after breaking by means of with a penalty, however Owusu responded by organising Montreal’s second purpose to maintain his workforce in rivalry.
D.C. United took a 4-2 lead within the sixty fifth minute and appeared to have secured the victory. Nonetheless, Owusu made a late comeback by changing a penalty in stoppage time to earn the win and full his hat-trick.
Montreal pulled one again shortly after with a 96th-minute purpose from teenager Henady Szynchuk, capping off an unimaginable comeback.
With this consequence, Owusu turned the second participant in CF Montreal historical past to be instantly concerned in 4 objectives in a single MLS match.
With these three objectives, he now has 26 factors for the membership, passing former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba (23 objectives) to change into Montreal’s fourth-leading scorer.
Owusu has performed in 14 league video games this season, contributing 15 objectives (9 objectives, 6 assists), rating him tied for second in purpose contributions in Main League Soccer.
The 29-year-old’s glorious type will give encouragement to Ghanaian coach Otto Addo forward of the Black Stars’ upcoming worldwide assignments.
However Owusu’s nice night time ended on a bitter word when he obtained a yellow card, was suspended for one sport, and can miss Montreal’s subsequent sport in opposition to rival Toronto FC.
