NEW YORK (AP) — Gabriel Pereira’s goals were pivotal for New York City FC in a 5-4 win against Toronto on Sunday.
Pereira scored the game-winning goal in the 75th minute to put NYCFC (3-3-1) ahead 5-2.
Four other players scored goals for NYCFC, including Santiago Rodriguez, who scored once, and Keaton Parks, who scored once.
Jesus Jimenez scored two goals, Michael Bradley added another one while Deandre Christopher Kerr netted one more for Toronto (3-3-2).
NYCFC outshot Toronto 19-6, with 12 shots on goal to six for Toronto.
Sean Johnson saved two of the six shots he faced for NYCFC.