The Vancouver Whitecaps were simply not up the challenge as they were outplayed two games in a row by a superior Toronto FC.
After the wholesale dismantling of their Canadian rival in the home opener, the Reds stood poised for another victory on Friday. Still, Vancouver’s showing a few days earlier was so poor that it would be hard for them not to improve in some manner coming into the rematch.
From the first whistle the Whitecaps seemed intent on establishing a more confident tone. They were moving with more fluidity and their players were more composed.