Chicago Fire FC II 2:4 Toronto FC II — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Toronto FC II took the points from Chicago Fire FC II with a 4-2 away win, recovering after twice being pegged back. Tristan Blyth's first-half double put them in control, and two late goals settled a game that had briefly turned level.

Blyth opened the scoring in the 24th minute and made it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time. Damyan Villanueva pulled one back for Chicago in the 45th, and Ateba Leonel's 57th-minute strike made it 2-2. Elias Khodri restored Toronto's lead in the 88th minute, and a fourth followed in the 90th to finish the contest.

Chicago had the better of the numbers, with 53% possession, 19 shots to Toronto's 11 and an expected-goals edge of 2.47 to 0.82, yet it was Toronto who were clinical. They scored four from six shots on target, and their goalkeeper made four saves to Chicago's two.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Chicago Fire FC II vs Toronto FC II?

Chicago Fire FC II 2-4 Toronto FC II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Tristan Blyth (24') for Toronto FC II; Damyan Villanueva (45', assist Damian Nigg) for Chicago Fire FC II; Tristan Blyth (45', assist Shyon Pinnock) for Toronto FC II; Ateba Leonel (57') for Chicago Fire FC II; Elias Khodri (88') for Toronto FC II; Jahmarie Nolan (90', assist Dekwon Barrow) for Toronto FC II.

Was Toronto FC II's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Toronto FC II won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Chicago Fire FC II vs Toronto FC II?

Yellow cards: Adisa De Rosario (Toronto FC II); Oscar Pineda (Chicago Fire FC II); Micah Chisholm (Toronto FC II); Bryce Boneau (Toronto FC II).

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