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HARRISON, N.J. — They did it.

For the first time in franchise history, the Montreal Impact are headed to the MLS Eastern Conference final thanks in large part to goalkeeper Evan Bush and midfielder Ignacio Piatti.

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The Impact beat New York 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Red Bull Arena in Game 2 of the conference semifinals on goals by Piatti in the 51st and 85th minutes to win the two-game, aggregate-goals series 3-1 after beating the Red Bulls 1-0 in Game 1 at Saputo Stadium on a goal by Matteo Mancosu.

“It’s a fantastic feeling right now, but we’re not done,” Impact coach Mauro Biello said after the game. “This group has gotten stronger and stronger after each victory. Savouring it right now, but tomorrow it’s back to work because we’re not done yet.”

The Impact advances to play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference final after Toronto beat New York City FC 5-0 Sunday night to win their two-game series 7-0 on aggregate. Game 1 of the conference final will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Olympic Stadium and Game 2 of the aggregate-goals series will be in Toronto on Wednesday, Nov. 30.