Toronto FC vs New England Revolution

Toronto FC pulled off a gutsy 2-1 win at BMO Field despite being completely dominated in possession and chances. New England came to play, controlling 71 percent of the ball and unleashing 24 shots, with seven finding the target. Yet somehow the hosts had the last laugh, racing to a 2-0 halftime lead that proved just enough to survive a second-half onslaught. The Revolution peppered the Toronto goal with nine corners but couldn't capitalize on their overwhelming advantage. Jack Harrison was the standout performer for New England, earning man of the match honors with a commanding 7.9 rating that reflected his tireless work despite the defeat. It was one of those afternoons where the statistics told a completely different story from the scoreline. Toronto's clinical finishing in the first half—converting just one shot on target into two goals—ultimately made the difference. They'll take the three points, though they'll need to tighten up defensively if they want to make a real run in the season ahead.

Toronto FC beat New England Revolution 2-1 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 29% 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 3 attempts from Toronto FC against 24 from New England Revolution over the course of the game. New England Revolution 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.