Josef Martinez shone with two goals as CF Montreal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over the struggling San Jose Earthquakes. The win positioned Montreal firmly in the playoff hunt, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches. Martinez opened the scoring just after halftime and added another goal shortly after, with Caden Clark sealing the game with a third goal in the 72nd minute. This victory propelled Montreal to 37 points, helping them climb the standings in the tightly contested Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, San Jose’s woes continue as they remain at the bottom of the league.
By the Numbers
- Montreal registered 11 shots on target compared to San Jose’s two.
- CF Montreal improved to 37 points with three games remaining in the regular season.
State of Play
- Montreal sits 10th in the Eastern Conference, just behind Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union for a playoff spot.
- San Jose’s winless streak has now reached five games (0-4-1).
What’s Next
Montreal will face Atlanta United on Wednesday and follow up with a match against Charlotte FC next Saturday, as they pursue a playoff berth. San Jose will attempt to snap their losing streak when they host FC Dallas on Wednesday…