Gennadiy Synchuk
CFM
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
Jul 10, 2006 (20)
Left
6'0"
176 lb
Rare goal Saturday
Synchuk scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: The last time Synchuk scored a goal was off the bench on May 23, just before the World Cup. Immediately thereafter, the midfielder established himself as a regular starter for Seattle, registering 33 shots (13 on goal) and 12 chances created across as many appearances.
Assists opener Wednesday
Synchuk assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Synchuk helped open up the scoring Wednesday as his through ball found Prince-Osei Owusu open in the box and he slotted home the strike in the 5th minute. It marked Synchuk's first assist of the season to go along with his one goal. The assist came on his lone chance created and he also put one shot on target in the win. He was subbed off in the 56th minute for Victor Loturi.
Scores 96th minute equaliser in 4-4
Synchuk scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-4 draw against D.C. United.
Analysis: Synchuk came on with 23 minutes to go in the game at 3-2 and scored the 86th-minute goal, which put the scoreline to 4-4. He was assisted by Prince-Osei Owusu, who scored the other three Montreal goals. This was the youngsters' first goal of the season, having taken part in eight games so far this season. He took five shots, his most of any game this season.
Features off bench
Synchuk (undisclosed) came off the bench for five minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Chicago, contributing one shot, four crosses and three corners in his return to competitive action, the club posted.
Analysis: Synchuk had been sidelined for two consecutive matches with an undisclosed issue, making his return to the matchday squad a welcome development for CF Montreal. The attacking midfielder should push to regain his starting role on the right wing heading into the last week of MLS before the World Cup break.
Trains with therapist
Synchuck (undisclosed) was training with the assistance with the team training on Wednesday, per Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.
Analysis: Synchuk remains doubtful for Saturday as he required assistance during training. His injury has yet to be disclosed, missing the last two matches because of it. The midfielder will look to train fully this week as the team remains optimistic on his return in May.
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