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New York Red Bulls defeat Toronto FC in a hard-fought match
Toronto, Ontario (USA) – The New York Red Bulls secured a convincing victory over Toronto FC in a thrilling match played at BMO Field. The encounter was marked by high intensity and several tense moments, including red cards and penalties.
The first goal came early, in the 27th minute, when E. Forsberg converted a penalty for the Red Bulls. Despite the deficit, Toronto FC tried to respond with an offensive game, but they faced a well-organized defense.
However, the New York Red Bulls extended their lead in the 48th minute, when J. Tolkin scored a goal following a good collective play.
Toronto FC managed to close the gap in the 66th minute with a penalty converted by P. Owusu, but the joy was short-lived. Just three minutes later, L. Morgan scored another penalty for the Red Bulls, restoring the two-goal difference.
The match became even more complicated for Toronto FC in the 75th minute, when F. Bernardeschi was sent off for a second yellow card. Despite being down a man, Toronto FC kept fighting and managed to score a goal in the 88th minute thanks to Elias Manoel, but it was too late.
The final result reflected the Red Bulls’ superiority, who took home the victory by a score of 4-2.
Statistics:
* Toronto FC: 55% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 12 fouls, 4 yellows, 1 red
* New York Red Bulls: 45% possession, 10 shots (7 on target, 1 off target), 4 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellows, 0 reds
Key events:
* 23′: New York Red Bulls – Yellow card for R. Meara
* 27′: New York Red Bulls – Goal by E. Forsberg (penalty)
* 30′: Toronto FC – Yellow card for J. Osorio
* 38′: New York Red Bulls – Yellow card for A. Reyes
* 43′: Toronto FC – Yellow card for F. Bernardeschi
* 48′: New York Red Bulls – Goal by J. Tolkin
* 66′: Toronto FC – Goal by P. Owusu (penalty)
* 69′: New York Red Bulls – Goal by L. Morgan (penalty)
* 75′: Toronto FC – Yellow and red card for F. Bernardeschi
* 80′: Toronto FC – Yellow card for K. Thompson
* 88′: New York Red Bulls – Goal by Elias Manoel
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Substitutions toronto fc: at minute 46 M. Longstaff came in and T. Spicer went out., at minute 46 A. Coello came in and D. Flores went out., at minute 58 P. Owusu came in and D. Kerr went out., at minute 66 K. Thompson came in and R. Petretta went out.
Substitutions new york red bulls: at minute 57 S. Nealis came in and A. Reyes went out., at minute 62 F. Carballo came in and R. Donkor went out., at minute 62 C. Harper came in and E. Forsberg went out., at minute 81 Elias Manoel came in and D. Vanzeir went out., at minute 81 D. Gjengaar came in and P. Stroud went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Toronto FC
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