Toronto FC pulled off a stunning upset in Wednesday night’s Eastern Conference semi-final at Citi Field, defeating New York City FC 2-1.
In the first half, the visitors’ man-oriented high press made it difficult for the Bronx Blues to settle on the ball and play their possession-based brand of football. Although TFC spent less time on the ball than the home side, the Reds created more chances, out-shooting NYCFC by a 4-1 margin. Toronto were unable to ripple the back of the net, however, heading into the break embroiled in a tense scoreless draw.