Toronto FC vs Colorado Rapids

Toronto FC made hard work of it against Colorado at BMO Field, but ultimately got the job done with a 3-2 victory that was far more dramatic than the scoreline suggests. The hosts dominated possession and had by far the better chances, particularly in the second half, though a goalless first 45 minutes left everything to play for. Josh Sargent was outstanding for Toronto, earning the Man of the Match award with a performance that epitomized the hosts' attacking intent throughout the 90 minutes. The Rapids came to play though and made life uncomfortable, pushing Toronto hard and making them earn this win. Seventeen shots to Colorado's five tells you everything about how the match unfolded, yet the visitors still managed four shots on target. Toronto's superior movement and intensity in the final third eventually paid off, but this wasn't a one-sided hammering by any stretch. It was a proper cup tie kind of atmosphere at times, with both sides trading chances and the result genuinely in doubt until the final whistle.

Toronto FC beat Colorado Rapids 3-2 at BMO Field, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Toronto FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 54% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 17 attempts from Toronto FC against 5 from Colorado Rapids over the course of the game. Colorado Rapids had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.