MONTREAL - CF Montreal will head into the international break with three crucial points after a 3-1 win over rivals Toronto FC on Friday.
Samuel Piette, Joaquin Torres and Romell Quioto scored for Montreal (7-7-7), while Ifunanyachi Achara replied for Toronto (3-12-6).
Montreal opened the game at a breakneck pace and found its first chance just after the first minute, when Torres’ shot grazed the top of the bar.
After five minutes, Toronto midfielder Noble Okello was booked after a high challenge caught Victor Wanyama in the thigh.
Following video review, the yellow card was changed to a straight red and TFC found themselves down a man with 85 minutes to play.