Toronto secured a 1-0 victory over Montreal in a thrilling match on Saturday night, thanks to Richie Laryea’s winning goal in the first half. Laryea, who was set up by Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne, found the back of the net with just five minutes remaining before halftime.
The game was a defensive battle, with Toronto managing to hold off Montreal despite only registering two shots on goal compared to Montreal’s one. Montreal came close to equalizing late in the second half, with Bryce Duke hitting the crossbar in the 80th minute and Josef Martinez missing a crucial opportunity just before the end of regulation time.
With this victory, Toronto completed a season series sweep over Montreal for the first time since 2019. The overall rivalry between the two teams now stands at 16-14-5 in favor of Toronto. Montreal, who had been unbeaten in seven consecutive home games, will be looking to bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming matches.
Following this MLS fixture, the league will be taking a brief hiatus from regular-season play. Fans can look forward to the All-Star Game in Columbus on Wednesday, followed by the annual Leagues Cup scheduled to run from Friday to August 25. Stay tuned for more exciting soccer action as teams prepare to showcase their skills on the field.