Impact look to defence, counterattacks to topple favoured Red Bulls
MONTREAL — If contrasting styles make the best fights then the Montreal Impact’s playoff showdown with the New York Red Bulls should be a treat.
The Impact know they will be on the defensive against a New York squad that likes to keep the ball in opposition territory and get it to Major League Soccer scoring leader Bradley Wright-Phillips.
The Red Bulls know that Montreal will sit back, waiting for a chance to spring Ignacio Piatti or Dominic Oduro down the flanks on a conterattack.
It remains to be seen which tactic succeeds when the teams meet Sunday at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.