Fans outraged, sold out Olympic Stadium waits for paint to dry before Montreal vs. Toronto MLS playoff match

Well here’s something you don’t see every day.

This morning, Montreal Impact announced a sellout of 61,004 for the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Final against Toronto FC, tying a club record for the most attendance at a game.

With this in mind, the Impact advised fans to get to the Big O early as kickoff was set for 8 pm.

And then all hell broke loose.

IMPORTANT | Due to a technical problem on the field, kickoff will be delayed. #IMFC #MTLvTOR #MLSCupPlayoffs

— Impact de Montréal (@impactmontreal) November 23, 2016

The technical problem? Incorrectly measured and painted lines.

This #MTLvTOR delay is the most Canada Soccer / MLS thing, ever.

I love it so much.

— Movember Banks (@MLDBanks) November 23, 2016

Not something you see every day – match delayed because penalty box was painted too narrow. #MTLVTOR pic.twitter.com/tbY8158zob

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 23, 2016

Anyone who ever said they’d rather watch paint dry than watch MLS … well we got a double dip for you tonight! #MTLvTOR

— Avi Creditor (@AviCreditor) November 23, 2016

Looks like someone measured the lines for the penalty area incorrectly at Olympic Stadium. #MLSCupPlayoffs #MTLvTOR pic.twitter.com/trQe0xgxJ4

— Doug McIntyre (@DougMacESPN) November 23, 2016

Literally, watching paint dry is more entertaining than @MLS #onlyinMLS pic.twitter.com/oAmfShIZYJ

— How’s Your Touch (@howsyatouch) November 23, 2016

The guy using the leaf blower to dry the lines is not getting enough credit. #TFCLive #MTLVTOR pic.twitter.com/3613ttv61J

— Laura Armstrong (@lauraarmy) November 23, 2016

The one where nothing beats a fresh coat of paint! #MTLvTOR pic.twitter.com/sAtonNncxE

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 23, 2016

Delay to kick off due to Olympic Stadium not correctly painting the goal boxes on each end. Amazing #MTLvTOR #MLSCupPlayoffs

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) November 23, 2016

Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is not the Impact’s usual home field, as the team typically plays at neighbouring Saputo Stadium. Montreal and Toronto will play a home-and-home, with the winner on aggregate advancing to the MLS Cup Final.