In an intense showdown during Week 18 of the MLS, Toronto FC and New York Red Bulls finished the match in a 1-1 draw at BMO Field.
The first goal came in the 19th minute when Mohammed Sofo put New York Red Bulls ahead. However, Toronto FC responded quickly, leveling the score just five minutes into the second half through Theodor Corbeanu.
Toronto FC’s head coach, Robin Fraser, opted for a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Sean Johnson as the goalkeeper, with Zane Monlouis, Kevin Long, and Sigurd Rosted forming the defensive line. The midfield included Derrick Etienne Jr., Alonso Coello, Maxime Dominguez, Matty Longstaff, and Raoul Petretta, while Theodor Corbeanu and Ola Brynhildsen led the attack.
On the other hand, New York Red Bulls, managed by Volkan Bulut, lined up in a 4-5-1 setup. Carlos Coronel was in goal, protected by defenders Kyle Duncan, Noah Eile, Alexander Hack, and Raheem Edwards. The midfield consisted of Felipe Carballo, Daniel Edelman, Mohammed Sofo, Wikelman Carmona, and Emil Forsberg, with Lewis Morgan as the sole striker.
Looking ahead, Toronto FC’s next challenge will be an away match against New York City FC, while the Red Bulls will travel to face San Jose Earthquakes.
Substitutions for Toronto FC
40’ 1T – Zane Monlouis replaced by Kosi Thompson
76’ 2T – Maxime Dominguez off for Deandre Kerr, Theodor Corbeanu substituted by Tyrese Spicer, and Wiktor Bogacz taken off for Dennis Gjengaar
80’ 2T – Sigurd Rosted replaced by Lazar Stefanovic
86’ 2T – Derrick Etienne Jr. substituted by Hugo Mbongue
Yellow Card for Toronto FC:
20’ 2T – Alonso Coello (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for New York Red Bulls
22’ 1T – Lewis Morgan off for Wiktor Bogacz
61’ 2T – Wikelman Carmona substituted by Serge Ngoma and Raheem Edwards replaced by Omar Valencia
62’ 2T – Felipe Carballo off for Ronald Donkor
82’ 2T – Mohammed Sofo substituted by Julian Hall
Yellow Card for New York Red Bulls:
34’ 2T – Mohammed Sofo (Insulting or disapproving the referee)