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MONTREAL -- The Montreal Impacts Italian connection finally got together to show what it could do. Kevin Ogletree Jersey . The result was perhaps the expansion clubs best game of the Major League Soccer season as Marco Di Vaio scored his first goal and former AC Milan star Alessandro Nesta was superb in his debut match as the Impact downed the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night. "I finally scored my first goal and it felt great because it was in an important game against a good team," said Di Vaio, the crafty striker who broke the ice in his eighth MLS match since he became Montreals first designated player in June. "It was extremely important for us to win." The former Bologna stars goal in the 48th minute was followed two minutes later by one from team captain Davy Arnaud, while substitute Sanna Nyassi added an insurance goal in the 75th for Montreal (8-13-3). Midfielder Felipe Martins, a Brazilian who learned Italian playing in Switzerland, had three assists. Thierry Henry scored his 11th of the season in the 57th minute for New York (11-6-5). The sellout crowd of 19,441 at Saputo Stadium, mainly there to see Nestas MLS debut, leapt to their feet and teammates mobbed Di Vaio after his goal. "I was really happy for him," Nesta said of his friend and former Italian national squad teammate. "Its a few games hes been here and now hes opened the account, and it came in a big game against a good team." Nesta was given a rousing ovation on his first touch of the ball. The 36-year-old didnt disappoint as he took charge of the defence while spending much of the night shadowing New York star Henry. "Im happy with the win," the 36-year-old said through an interpreter. "Im pleased with the way the team played and I felt good out there. "But the important thing is we have to keep winning if we want to get into the playoffs." The occasion saw the Impact sell out recently expanded Saputo Stadium for the first time since it re-opened in June. The facility will hold 20,341 when a section at the east end is completed later this year. The goals came against Red Bulls keeper Bill Gaudette, who played for Montreal in the NASL last season. "We didnt play our brand of football tonight," said Gaudette, whose team went into the match in first place in the Eastern Conference. "Montreals a good team. "They deserved the win, but we didnt play the kind of football weve been playing." The Impact have been building a strong Italian presence since the start of the season, first with the (now injured) forward Bernardo Corradi and defender Matteo Ferrari. Later came Di Vaio and Nesta, who started the game paired in the central defence with former Inter Milan player Nelson Rivas of Colombia. Nesta, named four times to UEFAs team of the year, was a key pickup as the Impact has struggled to keep ball out of their net this season. "He was the boss of the defence tonight," said Hassoun Camara, who was bumped to right back by Nestas arrival. "He talked a lot with us and gave us instructions defensively. "Its great for us to have a guy like this who brings his experience. Its the last 10 games of the season now and we have to be good." Rivas was substituted after 76 minutes by Ferrari, as both returned from injuries. Felipe slid a pass to Justin Mapp, who slipped the ball to Di Vaio on the left side, giving the veteran time to tee up and fire a low shot past Gaudette for the opening goal. Nestas long ball upfield set up the second goal, as Felipe sent Arnaud in alone to score on a low shot. Henry eluded Nesta with the Impact calling for an offside call and got the ball alone on the right side to flip over Donovan Ricketts. Di Vaio backfooted the ball to Felipe to feed Nyassi alone on the left side for the insurance goal. "Im happy for Di Vaio," said coach Jesse Marsch. "Hes committed himself in a good way and now he has an understanding of what this is. "We knew it was a matter of time. Now he can move forward and bag a bunch of them." There is concern that Di Vaio may be lost to a suspension of three to six month if he is found guilty in an Italian court of failing to report fraud. A decision is expected Aug. 8 or Aug. 9 on a match-fixing investigation involving a 2011 game between Bologna and Bari. "Im playing football, Im concentrating on the game," Di Vaio said. "Its not easy but Im not worried. I didnt do anything wrong." The festive crowd saw a an entertaining but scoreless first half with glittering chances at both ends. Ricketts bobbled Henrys free kick and saw Markus Holgersson shoot the rebound over the bar in the 12th minute. Gaudette stopped Mapp in alone and later blocked a point blank attempt from Arnaud. But the best chance went to New Yorks scoring ace Kenny Cooper, who forced Ricketts into a diving save off a corner kick in the 34th minute. Montreal improved its home record to 7-3-2. 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No sooner did Aramis Ramirez return from a two-game absence than hot-hitting Jonathan Lucroy joined six teammates on the disabled list. Sean Lee Womens Jersey .25 million club option for Scott Feldman and a $1.SAN DIEGO - The Los Angeles Lakers are not sure if Kobe Bryant is going to play in Tuesdays opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Bryant is nursing a bruised and strained right foot. He did not make the trip to San Diego for the Lakers final preseason game on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. "He came in and got some treatment for his foot," coach Mike Brown said. "It didnt make sense for him to make the buus trip because he needs to elevate the foot. DeMarco Murray Limited Jersey. . And the 2 1/2-hour ride down and back would not be good. "I know hes hurt and I dont what exactly that means. I know he has a bruised foot, but I dont as for daily updates. Hes a tough guy and one of the toughest guys Ive ever been around." Lakers centre Dwight Howard was scheduled to play against the Kings. Howard is recovering from back surgery. ' ' '
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