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Toronto FC Salvages Draw Against Columbus Crew.
Columbus Crew appeared to be heading for victory at BMO Field in Toronto thanks to an early goal by D. Rossi in the 8th minute. Columbus Crew dominated possession with 57%, generating more danger with 9 shots, 6 of them on target, compared to Toronto’s 8 attempts, of which only 3 were on target.
However, Toronto FC refused to give up. In the 77th minute, J. Vilsaint, assisted by D. Mihailovic, managed to equalize, unleashing euphoria among the home crowd. Toronto’s pressure, although less constant, proved effective at the key moment.
Columbus Crew suffered a setback in the 80th minute when a goal by D. Gazdag was disallowed by VAR due to an offside. Despite generating more corners (6 compared to Toronto’s 2) and maintaining greater ball control, the team failed to translate its superiority onto the scoreboard. The match ended in a draw, leaving a bittersweet taste for Columbus Crew, who saw a victory slip away that seemed certain in the first half. D. Rossi received a yellow card in the 68th minute. The match was officiated by Chris Penso.
Substitutions columbus crew: at minute 46 I. Aliyu came in and J. Russell-Rowe went out., at minute 46 M. Amundsen came in and Y. Cheberko went out., at minute 83 A. Herrera came in and H. Picard went out., at minute 84 D. Rossi came in and L. Lappalainen went out., at minute 89 S. Moreira came in and C. Ruvalcaba went out.
Substitutions toronto fc: at minute 66 S. Rosted came in and M. Henry went out., at minute 66 O. Brynhildsen came in and T. Corbeanu went out., at minute 75 D. Kerr came in and J. Vilsaint went out., at minute 89 A. Coello came in and K. Franklin went out., at minute 89 M. Dominguez came in and D. Etienne went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Toronto FC
Titulares:
Columbus Crew
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