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Match ends!
With a 2-2 score, Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union share points in week 33 of MLS.
Alejandro Bedoya's goal was scored in the first 32 seconds of the match.
32 seconds?!?!@AleBedoya17 scores quickly for @PhilaUnion. pic.twitter.com/u57YrFw6Ro
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 27, 2021
94'
It's over! Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union draw 2-2 and split points.
90'
4 minutes of additional time are added.
89'
Philadelphia players call for a handball in the box after Przybylko's shot hits Bradley.
82'
Double change by Toronto, in with number 11, Nelson and out with number 24 Shaffelburg.
In the second change enters with the number 2, Morrow and comes out with the number 23, Mavinga.
76'
Goal, goal, goal for Philadelphia! Sergio Santos Gomes heads in a header that leaves the goalkeeper with no chance, Philadelphia gets the equalizer.
70'
Self-goal! After a cross, Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott tried to cut the ball, but it ended up in the net.
65'
Goal, goal, goal for Toronto! After much insistence the equalizer is scored, after a series of rebounds Altidore shoots and beats the goalkeeper.
62'
Przybylko shoots in front of goal after a good cross, but Westberg was well positioned and was able to block the ball.
56'
Yellow card, foul committed in midfield by Mavinga.
55 '
Pozuelo shoots in front of goal, but Freese makes a good save.
51 '
Toronto is still in front, but they have not been able to communicate well, still unable to get a shot on goal.
45 '
The second half of the match kicks off at BMO Field.
45 '
The first half is over, momentarily Philadelphia is the one who takes the victory.
39'
Toronto keeps trying to score the equalizer, after a good play Shaffelburg is left in front of goalkeeper Freese, who avoids the equalizer with a good save.
36 '
Lawrence gets past the defense and manages to send in a cross that Altidore fails to finish.
29 '
Close! from a free kick, Glesnes heads towards goal, but it's an easy ball for Westberg.
25 '
Foul! In favor of Toronto committed by Martinez, number 8 of Philadelphia Union.
15'
Midfield foul committed by Glesnes, number 5 of Philadelphia Union.
12'
Toronto FC keeps possession of the ball, but has managed to finish moves.
8'
Close! Toronto FC came close to getting the equalizer after a good play, but the opposing defense woul
1'
Goal, goal, goal for Philadelphia! Alejandro Bedoya opens the scoring after a great shot to give the visitors the lead.
0'
Kickoff at BMO Field
On the field
the players take the field
Already training
The Philadelphia team is already warming up before the game.
Philadelphia Union Absence
Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke about the absence of goalkeeper Andre Black for this game:
"Unfortunately, Andre's grandmother passed away, so our deepest condolences go out to the entire Blake family. Obviously, there are certain things that are more important than soccer."
The eleven ready
This is Javier Perez's starting 11 for the match against Philadelphia Union.
Go time in Toronto ⏱
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) October 27, 2021
Tonight’s Starting XI vs. @PhilaUnion#TORvPHI | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/4CIo4tbXXu
The chosen ones are ready
This is Jim Curtin's starting 11 for the match against Toronto FC.
More than 3️⃣ points on the line tonight 😤
— PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) October 27, 2021
📝👉 https://t.co/KJsJMTWYtQ#DOOP | #TORvPHI pic.twitter.com/Nw1RVaG88X
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Background
The balance in the last five matches favors the Canadians with a record of 4 wins and 1 draw, curiously they have only met in those five matches.
Toronto FC 1-1 Philadelphia Union, MLS 2016
Philadelphia Union 1-3 Toronto FC, MLS 2016
Toronto FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union, MLS 2015
Toronto FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union, MLS 2015
Philadelphia Union 0-1 Toronto FC, MLS 2015
Watch out for this Toronto FC player
Despite being in second to last place in the Eastern Conference, Jonathan Osorio's performance has been the most outstanding, being the team's top scorer with 4 goals so far in the tournament, the most goals scored by the Canadian team.
Watch out for this Philadelphia Union player
Kacper Przybyłko is on a hot streak, scoring 11 goals, one of them giving Philadelphia Union the win and cutting Nashville's streak of not losing since September.
Toronto's last roster
16 Quentin Westberg, 96 Auro, 4 Michael Bradley, 23 Chris Mavinga, 22 Richie Laryea, 8 Marky Delgado, 14 Noble Okello, 21 Jonathan Osorio, 7 Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, 13 Patrick Mullins, 24 Jacob Shaffelburg.
Last Philadelphia Union roster
18 Andre Blake, 15 Olivier Mbaizo, 5 Jakob Glesnes, 3 Jack Elliott, 27 Kai Wagner, 11 Alejandro Bedoya, 8 José Andrés Martínez, 31 Leon Flach, 6 Dániel Gazdag, 23 Kacper Przybyłko, 10 Jamiro Monteiro.
Toronto: to close the tournament on a high note
The Canadian team is out of the playoffs for the final phase, with 26 points they are in 13th place in the table, having no chance to aspire to the final phase, even if they win the game they would not move from their place.
Back to training
Eriq Zavaleta returns to training with Toronto FC, after suffering a concussion, all this before being able to play with the El Salvador National Team in October. The team via its Instagram profile shared a photo of the Salvadoran centerback with the caption "Back in action".
Philadelphia Union: to continue with the good tournament
The Philadelphia Union are in second place in the Eastern Conference, and will be fighting for the win to remain the conference's runner-up, coming off a win over Nashville.
Welcome
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union commentary, corresponding to the 33rd week of the MLS Eastern Conference. The match will take place at BMO Field Stadium at 18:38.