Toronto FC showcased their strength in a convincing match against the Timbers at BMO Field, earning a crucial 3-0 victory in Week 18 of the MLS. Just 10 minutes into the first half, Alonso Coello dazzled with a precise free-kick that opened the scoring for his team. In the 56th minute, Tyrese Spicer added a second goal following a well-executed play. Deandre Kerr capped off the impressive performance with a goal in the 48th minute of the second half.
Tyrese Spicer stood out as the star of the match. The Toronto FC midfielder scored a goal and sought to challenge the opposing goal with two shots.
Another key player was Alonso Coello, who contributed with a goal and two attempts at scoring.
Notably, Tyrese Spicer humiliated his marker with a fantastic nutmeg in the 38th minute of the first period.
Head coach Robin Fraser fielded a 3-5-2 formation with Sean Johnson as the goalkeeper; Kevin Long, Sigurd Rosted, and Raoul Petretta in defense; Kosi Thompson, Alonso Coello, Maxime Dominguez, Matty Longstaff, and Tyrese Spicer in midfield; and Theodor Corbeanu and Ola Brynhildsen at the front.
On the other hand, Phil Neville sent his team out in a 4-3-3 formation, with James Pantemis in goal; Juan Mosquera, Dario Zuparic, Finn Surman, and Jimer Fory in defense; David Ayala, David da Costa, and Diego Chará in midfield; and Omir Fernández, Felipe Mora, and Kevin Kelsy leading the attack.
Referee Rosendo Mendoza was in charge of officiating the match at BMO Field.
In their next fixture, Toronto FC will visit New York City FC, while the Timbers will host New England Revolution.
Substitutions for Toronto FC
75’ 2T – Tyrese Spicer off for Derrick Etienne Jr., Felipe Mora off for Gage Guerra, Diego Chará off for Cristhian Paredes, and Jimer Fory off for Ian Smith; 84’ 2T – Ola Brynhildsen off for Deandre Kerr; 85’ 2T – Matty Longstaff off for Michael Sullivan; 94’ 2T – Maxime Dominguez off for Charlie Sharp.
Yellow Cards for Toronto FC:
50’ 2T – Kosi Thompson
Substitutions for Portland Timbers
53’ 2T – Omir Fernández off for Santiago Moreno.
Yellow Cards for Portland Timbers:
42’ 1T – Dario Zuparic, 67’ 2T – Jimer Fory, 76’ 2T – David Ayala, and 90’ 2T – Kevin Kelsy.