As expected, Field conditions were complicated by the biting cold of a Canadian winter. The first game was very tight, with both teams battling to control the midfield. Just in the opening seconds, the Columbus Crew approached in great danger, but Lucas Zelarayán’s goal missed just yards from goal and he couldn’t get past his team.

At 29′, Toronto FC opens the scoring on an excellent offensive game. Jonathan Osorio orchestrated the Canadians’ attack and backed up young Deandre Kerr, who took the ball outside the box and ran through Milos Degenek to find himself alone in front of goalkeeper Eloy Room, who could do nothing to prevent his frame from falling. The 20-year-old striker demonstrated his abilities in front of the three posts and responded to coach Bob Bradley’s confidence.

Before the break, Jonathan Osorio had a very clear chance to make it 2-0received in the area, gets rid of a rival, but shoots directly into the hands of the goalkeeper. This game ended up weighing on Toronto FC later.because the Columbus Crew would not sit idly by.

The second half was slow, with few scoring options. It looked like both teams had taken a significant physical downturn. The first approach in the plugin reached the 75th minuteWhen Jimmy Medranda received a serve that left him alone against the keeper Sean Johnson, the Colombian only had to give a light touch to the ball to pump it and release the goalkeeper. The 1-1 was in the light and once again Toronto FC gave up the lead, something that also happened on the first two days.

Towards the end of the game, Richie Laryea missed a very clean goal for the hosts, he had a rebound left in the box and shot just inches from goal, but the ball went straight to the top of BMO Field. If the TFC defender’s decision was rude, Alexandru Matan didn’t want to be left behind and also missed an important option Without a goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew after Cucho Hernández hit the post.