Two records tumbled for hat-trick hero Ayo Akinola as Toronto FC defeated Montreal Impact 4-3 in Friday’s MLS is Back Tournament clash.
Having scored twice in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with DC United on Monday, the 20-year-old continued from there – finding the net thrice as Thierry Henry’s men were silenced in the seven-goal thriller.
At ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex, Richie Laryea opened the scoring in the eighth minute thanks to Alejandro Pozuelo’s assist.
Romell Quioto responded for Impact six minutes later after outpacing chasing Omar Gonzalez before beating Quentin Westberg.