Field Level Media
21 Sep 2025, 07:35 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Toronto FC and the host Columbus Crew played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
Wessam Abou Ali gave Columbus an early 1-0 lead, and Richie Laryea responded for Toronto in the second half.
With the draw, Columbus (13-7-11, 50 points) has just one win over its last six matches (1-2-3).
Meanwhile, Toronto (5-13-12, 27 points), officially eliminated from MLS Cup playoff contention, stretched its streak of consecutive draws to six matches. The Reds are now 0-11-6 when conceding first this season.
Laryea levelled the score 1-1, putting a Jonathan Osorio through ball past a diving Patrick Schulte in the 51st minute.
Theo Corbeanu had an opportunity to give the Reds a lead in the 66th minute as his left-footed strike forced Schulte to make a big save.
Columbus had a chance at the go-ahead goal in the 86th minute after Steven Moreira was awarded a free kick, following a foul by Lazar Stefanovic just outside the area. However, the ensuing free kick from the edge of the box rolled wide to the right.
Then, in stoppage time, Andres Herrera had a glorious chance, but Luka Gavran made an excellent save.Toronto controlled possession in the first half, but Columbus had three shots on target and led 1-0 at halftime.
The Crew took a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute as Abou Ali put a Max Arfsten pass between the legs of keeper Luka Gavran. Abou Ali, who has three goals in the last three matches, left the game in the 32nd minute with an apparent injury.
Abou Ali also had a chance in the seventh minute as Hugo Pickard sent him in all alone with a through ball, but Djordje Mihailovic made an excellent defensive play to take away the scoring threat.
Up next, Columbus travels to Chicago next Saturday, while Toronto hosts Inter Miami.
--Field Level Media
Get a daily dose of Calgary Monitor news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Calgary Monitor.
More InformationWashington, DC [US], September 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is determined to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan...
(250921) -- TOKYO, Sept. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Sander Skotheim of Norway competes during the men's decathlon high jump at the 2025 World...
KABUL, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Washington is trying to take back Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan....
China respects corporate will on TikTok issue, urges fair U.S. treatment: commerce ministry China's Ministry of Commerce said on...
Washington, DC [US], September 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump demanded that Afghanistan return control of Bagram Air Base to Washington,...
Washington, DC [US], September 21 (ANI): The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump's move to impose...
BEIJING, China: Tensions between China and the Philippines flared again this week after a confrontation near the contested Scarborough...
ZURICH, Switzerland: Swatch is preparing to make U.S. consumers pay more for its watches, as the Swiss group responds to steep tariffs...
(Photo credit: Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Toronto FC and the host Columbus Crew played...
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron allowed one run over 6 2/3 strong innings, and Bobby...
(Photo credit: John Jones-Imagn Images) The American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day...
(250920) -- PASAY CITY, Sept. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Daenan Gyimah (1st L) of Canada competes during the round of 16 match between Poland...
