Late Pozuelo penalty lifts Toronto FC to comeback win over Inter Miami - Sportsnet.ca

Pozuelo delivered the winner in the 84th minute from the penalty spot and Toronto staved off a late Miami charge for the victory.

It was Toronto’s first-ever meeting with expansion Miami . And it marked Toronto’s 13th straight game away from BMO Field. Local authorities were prepared to allowed in up to 5,000 fans, a first for Toronto on a rainy, windy night at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. The elements likely kept more than a few at home.

Blaise Matuidi broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute after Toronto fullback Tony Gallacher lost the ball to Lewis Morgan on the right flank. Morgan’s first attempt at a cross from the byline hit Chris Mavinga but it came back to him and his second attempt bounced off Michael Bradley to Matuidi whose low left-footed shot found the corner on the goal.

Miami star forward Gonzalo Higuain came close to a 79th-minute goal but his swerving shot — after a magnificent touch to control a cross — cracked off the crossbarThe Columbus Crew did Toronto a favour in the Supporters’ Shield race by defeating the visiting Philadelphia 2-1 earlier in the day. Restored to health, Akinola and Mavinga made their first starts since Oct. 14. There was also a first MLS start for 18-year-old midfielder Ralph Priso, who had looked lively in two appearances off the bench since signing a first-team contract Oct. 14.But fullback Justin Morrow joined a crowded injury list that includes goalkeeper Alex Bono, midfielders Marky Delgado and Jonathan Osorio and forwards Jozy Altidore, Pablo Piatti and Achara.

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