Toronto FC settles for 2-2 draw with New England Revolution

There are 3 types. Lies, damn lies, and statistics.

On his BMO field Wednesday night, the stats lied.

Playoff berth Toronto FC completely overwhelmed visiting New England's Revolution, launching one attack after another in the second half, and he tied the game 2-2. But in the end, the Reds drew and he had to settle for one point. This was a huge disappointment for the Toronto players who felt they deserved better.

TFC (8W, 12L, 6D) needs a win. With eight games remaining, the Reds are still three points into the playoffs, but he needs four passes to advance to the postseason.

Toronto dominated every aspect of the game, with a significant lead in possession (67%-33%), shots (19-6) and shots on goal (7-4). I'm here. As for corner kicks, the Reds were 17-0 by the Revs.

The draw extended TFC's unbeaten streak to five games.

Federico Bernardeschi's penalty kick home his side 1–0 in the first half before Tommy McNamara drew New England before the half. Justin Lennix put the Levs up 2-1 early in the second half before Toronto defender Domenico Crisito equalized in the 15th minute and scored an absolute cracker, his first goal at TFC. I let go.

TFC coach Bob Bradley said that Jesús, his second-highest scorer for the club, chose not to include Jimenez in the starting XI, instead Ayo He chose Aquinola. I called. Both forwards are depressed. Jimenez, who came on in the 65th minute, is second in the club with 8 goals, but has not scored in 10 consecutive games. Akinora has not scored in his last 12 games.

Bernardeschi has his four goals and two assists in his first five games in MLS, including scoring in his three games at home. His compatriot Lorenzo Insigne had his moment in Wednesday's match, but lost the ball far too often. threw a left-footed bomb into the right side of New England's goal, and Levs keeper Jorze Petrovic had a chance to score. Good dive save.

Young forward Jaden Nelson, substituting for Mark his Anthony Kay in midfield, had a great first half. The TFC's goal came when Nelson made a great pass into Ayo Akinola's box. In the 31st minute, Bernardeschi stabbed a penalty kick with his left foot into the left flank of the goal.

Minutes after the goal, Bernardeschi found Jonathan Osorio in the box, but the Brampton native was unable to control the ball.

New England he equalized in the 37th minute. McNamara managed to get his ball loose in front of goal and he put in two cracks, making the second attempt successful.

In the 29th minute, Lorenzo's Insigne tried for a penalty from outside his area, but Petrovic was forced to make a spectacular save.

TFC dominated the first half of the second half, but in the 3rd minute Carles Gil found Rennicks in the box and he led 2-1 with the Revs. Alex Bono, a goal the TFC keeper would have been unsatisfied with.

In the 69th minute, the BMO Field faithful went into a frenzy when Nelson sent a pass to Ritchie his laria and the Toronto winger went down. His referee, Fotis Bazakos, did not issue a penalty, much to the dismay of TFC players and fans.

TFC had another scoring chance in the 70th minute when New England defender Lucas headed his McNaughton ball over the goal. did.

Crisito's goal in the 75th minute was a great play. After Larriea fought hard to force his kick in the corner, Bradley picked up his pass short and crossed it to Crisito, who fired a left-footed blast from just outside the box into the top left corner, where he fired once.

A few minutes later, Bono equalized with a good save.

The Reds nearly took the lead in the 82nd minute with a superb pass from Bradley. Bradley found Jimenez in the box. The Canadian national team led the ball slightly wide.

Bradley and Laryea stood out at his TFC that night.

The Reds will play Inter in Miami on Saturday night.

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