Toronto FC Falls 3-1 To DC United Through Late Goals

Toronto FC’s home match up at BMO Field against DC United was the third matchup the Reds in eight days, with the previous match in Houston followed by the Canadian Championship semi-final against the Forge.

Toronto FC welcomed the visitors to Saturday match at BMO Field the first half was heavily dominated by Toronto FC. In the opening 45, more than half of the possession was held in control by the Reds – yet all the action would come in the second half.

Visiting DC United came out more aggressive in the second 45 minutes of play. The US visitors opened the scoring in the 67th minute from close rang, with Rodriguez finishing a tap-in to put the visitors ahead.

Toronto FC would draw the game even courtesy of substitute Deandre Kerr, who burried a cross from Richie Laryea in the 82nd minute.

Unfortunately for the hosts, Toronto FC’s hopes of drawing at home would be shut down as Dominique Badji got control of the ball and struck it past Sean Johnson to make it 2-1 in the 88th minute of play.

Gabriel Pirani would seal the three points for his side in stoppage time after a deflected ball would find him at the top of the box and he would make no mistake of missing the net, making it 3-1.

Toronto FC were without captain Jonathan Osorio and All-star named Federico Bernardeschi, as they were both unavailable to play. Toronto FC remain in eighth place in the Eastern Conference following the late-game loss to DC United.

The Reds next matchup will also be at BMO Field, where they’re set to host Austin FC on September 15th.

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