Columbus, Ohio – The defending MLS champions, Columbus Crew, secured a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night with two second-half goals.
The game started off with a slow pace, as both teams struggled to create any significant scoring opportunities. However, Columbus began to take control of the game in the second half, with midfielder Lucas Zelarayan scoring the first goal in the 62nd minute.
Toronto FC quickly responded with a goal from midfielder Mark Delgado just four minutes later, tying the game at 1-1. However, Columbus continued to push forward and were rewarded with a second goal in the 71st minute, courtesy of forward Gyasi Zardes.
Despite Toronto FC’s efforts to equalize, Columbus’ defense held strong and secured the win for their team. This marks Columbus’ fourth consecutive victory, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the MLS.
Columbus’ head coach, Caleb Porter, praised his team’s performance, stating, “We showed great resilience and character to come back and get the win. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players.”
On the other hand, Toronto FC’s head coach, Chris Armas, expressed disappointment in his team’s performance, saying, “We didn’t execute our game plan as well as we should have. We need to regroup and come back stronger in our next game.”
The win puts Columbus in second place in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind the New England Revolution. Toronto FC, on the other hand, remains in sixth place in the conference.
The two teams will face each other again on September 29th, this time in Toronto. It will be a chance for Toronto FC to seek revenge and for Columbus to continue their winning streak.
Overall, it was a well-fought game between two top teams in the MLS. Columbus’ victory solidifies their position as defending champions, while Toronto FC will look to bounce back in their next game.
