Toronto FC could not find the miracle comeback, falling 1-0 to Cruz Azul—4-1 on aggregate—ending their CONCACAF Champion’s League campaign.
Coming into the second leg, Toronto FC had found themselves once again in no man’s land. Strategically, their high-press had proven premature and somewhat stagnant against Cruz Azul, and in terms of starters, the lack of a complete phalanx has led to an unevenness in execution. Worst of all, the diffident defence has been a stinging reminder of TFC’s seemingly unconquerable weakness over many seasons.
Thus, expectations were commensurately subdued on Tuesday night. Many reasoned (quite soberly) that little was to be expected—this match or last—from a team just starting to find their feet, especially against the best Mexican team playing.