In an intense clash at BMO Field, Toronto FC and Atlanta United played to a 1-1 draw in the 20th week of MLS action.
The match began with Toronto FC taking the lead early in the second half when Deybi Flores scored just 2 minutes into the period. However, Atlanta United equalized shortly after, with Emmanuel Latte Lath converting a crucial penalty kick in the 55th minute.
Emmanuel Latte Lath emerged as the star of the match, contributing significantly to Atlanta’s attack with one goal and three shots on target.
Toronto’s Matty Longstaff also made notable contributions, attempting to find the net on two occasions.
Coach Robin Fraser set up Toronto FC in a 3-5-2 formation, with Sean Johnson in goal; Kosi Thompson, Sigurd Rosted, and Raoul Petretta in defense; Richie Laryea, Maxime Dominguez, Deybi Flores, Matty Longstaff, and Derrick Etienne Jr. in midfield; and Theodor Corbeanu alongside Ola Brynhildsen up front.
On the other side, Ronny Deila deployed Atlanta United in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Jayden Hibbert in goal, with Brooks Lennon, Efraín Morales, Luis Abram, and Pedro Amador forming the backline; Aleksei Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, and Bartosz Slisz in midfield; and Saba Lobjanidze, Emmanuel Latte Lath, and Miguel Ángel Almirón leading the attack.
Referee Jon Freemon officiated the match at BMO Field.
In the next round, Toronto FC will travel to face Los Angeles FC, while Atlanta United will visit Inter Miami.
Substitutions for Toronto FC
33’ 1H – Ola Brynhildsen out, Deandre Kerr in
52’ 2H – Deybi Flores out, Alonso Coello in
63’ 2H – Derrick Etienne Jr. out, Tyrese Spicer in
92’ 2H – Theodor Corbeanu out, Lazar Stefanovic in
96’ 2H – Sigurd Rosted out, Charlie Sharp in
Yellow Cards for Toronto FC:
49’ 1H – Deybi Flores (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
61’ 2H – Sigurd Rosted (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
72’ 2H – Tyrese Spicer (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
78’ 2H – Raoul Petretta (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
81’ 2H – Charlie Sharp (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
83’ 2H – Matty Longstaff (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
Substitutions for Atlanta United
64’ 2H – Saba Lobjanidze out, Luke Brennan in
75’ 2H – Tristan Muyumba out, Jamal Thiare in
Yellow Card for Atlanta United:
55’ 2H – Jamal Thiare (Unsportsmanlike behavior)