2023-05-28 02:10:00
Without the presence of star player Federico Bernardeschi, left out after making scathing comments earlier this week, Toronto FC earned their first victory in their last six games, 2-1 against DC United.
Toronto had not triumphed since their 1-0 victory on April 29 against New York City FC. It’s just the third win in 15 MLS games this season for the Torontonians.
Earlier this week, Bernardeschi said that “we don’t play”, adding that “we play the long pass. We have no idea how to play”.
Bob Bradley’s men were also carried by their other Italian star, Lorenzo Insigne, who collected assists on each of Toronto’s goals in the victory. Leading by two late goals, Toronto saw DC United pull back to 2-1 in the 87th minute but held on.
The meeting began on good footing for the TFC. On a corner kick from Insigne in the 14th minute, Deandre Kerr headed the ball into the top of the net to put Toronto in control. It was Toronto’s first goal in four games.
Toronto waited until the 72nd minute of play before returning to the charge. With good ball movement, Kosi Thompson completed an Insignia handover in fine fashion, pushing the ball into the back of the net to double TFC’s lead.
The Torontonians were scared late in the game when they saw Christian Benteke close the gap on a return, moments after a corner kick. The TFC, however, resisted to get the victory.
Despite winning, Toronto only had possession of the ball for 41% of the game.
Elsewhere in MLS
New England 3 – Chicago 3
N-A : Noel Buck (38′), Bobby Wood (40′) and Jozy Altidore (83′) all scored for the Revolution.
CHI : Yeoryios Koutsias (10′) and Maren Haile-Selassie (78′) hit the target, while the other goal was an own goal from Andrew Farrell.
New York City 1 – Philadelphia 3
NYC : New York’s only scorer in the loss was Gabriel Pereira (30′).
PHI : Julian Carranza scored twice in stoppage time in the first half, while Daniel Gazdag (53′) completed the scoring with a penalty.
Orlando 1 – Atlanta
ORL : Kyle Smith opened the scoring in the 30th minute with his first goal of the season.
ATL : Tyler Wolff avoided defeat in Atlanta, with the equalizer in the 86th minute of play.
Houston 2 – Austin 1
NEW : Ivan Franco gave Houston the victory with a goal in the 87th minute.
OUT OF : Gyasi Zardes scored his only goal.
Minnesota 1 – Salt Lake 1
MIN : Minnesota United’s only goal came courtesy of Justen Glad, who scored into his own net.
RSL : Jefferson Savarino was the lone scorer for Real Salt Lake.
St. Louis 3 – Vancouver 1
STL : Miguel Perez and Eduard Löwen found the back of the net. Whitecaps player Tristan Blackmon scored into his own net.
VAN : Brian White pulled one back in the 83rd minute.
Colorado – Cincinnati
COL :
CIN :
Los Angeles (Galaxy) – Charlotte
LAG :
CLT :
San Jose – Dallas
SJ :
DAL :
Seattle – New York (RB)
SEA :
NYRB :
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