A trip to one of the loudest stadiums in the world, the Estadio Azteca, is awaiting us because Jonathan Osorio’s late goal in the first leg against Tigres mattered a lot — A LOT. Courtesy of his winning backheel turn, as well as Sebastian Giovinco’s free kick masterclass, Toronto FC managed to punch their ticket to its second CONCACAF Champions League semifinal on away goals.
As expected, it was not a display for the ages from Greg Vanney’s clan in terms of possession and clear-cut chances, but it was not a disheartened performance, unlike some of those put up by MLS teams on Mexican soil in past editions.