Toronto FC vs D.C. United, 2023 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSLorenzo Insigne, Toronto FC edge D.C. United
Lorenzo Insigne contributed a pair of assists on a night his high-profile Italian teammate Federico Bernardeschi was benched by manager Bob Bradley as Toronto FC held on for a 2-1 victory over visiting D.C. United on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 2': Attempt saved. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by C.J. Sapong with a cross.
- 3': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Aimé Mabika.
- 4': Attempt missed. Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 5': Foul by Chris Durkin (D.C. United).
- 5': Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Hand ball by Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC).
- 7': Foul by Gaoussou Samake (D.C. United).
- 7': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 11': Attempt saved. Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
- 12': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.
- 13': Attempt missed. Matt Hedges (Toronto FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne with a cross following a corner.
- 14': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Donovan Pines.
- 14': Goal! Toronto FC 1, D.C. United 0. Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne with a cross following a corner.
- 19': Substitution, Toronto FC. Kosi Thompson replaces Brandon Servania because of an injury.
- 21': Foul by Mateusz Klich (D.C. United).
- 21': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Offside, D.C. United. Theodore Ku-Dipietro tries a through ball, but Christian Benteke is caught offside.
- 25': Delay in match because of an injury Richie Laryea (Toronto FC).
- 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne.
- 29': Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 35': Attempt missed. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Richie Laryea.
- 40': Offside, Toronto FC. Mark-Anthony Kaye tries a through ball, but Lorenzo Insigne is caught offside.
- 41': Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Donovan Pines (D.C. United).
- 44': Attempt saved. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Chris Durkin.
- 45'+1': Substitution, D.C. United. Andy Najar replaces Chris Durkin.
- 45'+1': Substitution, D.C. United. Pedro Santos replaces Gaoussou Samake.
- 45'+1': Substitution, D.C. United. Taxiarchis Fountas replaces Theodore Ku-Dipietro.
- 45'+2': Foul by Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC).
- 45'+2': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+2': Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Andy Najar (D.C. United) header from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 45'+4': Offside, D.C. United. Taxiarchis Fountas tries a through ball, but Andy Najar is caught offside.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Toronto FC 1, D.C. United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Toronto FC 1, D.C. United 0.
- 46': Attempt blocked. Russell Canouse (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andy Najar.
- 47': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Richie Laryea.
- 49': Foul by Pedro Santos (D.C. United).
- 49': Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Aimé Mabika (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 51': Attempt blocked. Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kobe Franklin.
- 52': Foul by Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC).
- 52': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Attempt missed. Derrick Williams (D.C. United) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 56': Offside, D.C. United. Derrick Williams tries a through ball, but Andy Najar is caught offside.
- 57': Attempt missed. Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Deandre Kerr with a cross.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Benteke.
- 59': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United).
- 59': Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Toronto FC).
- 61': Russell Canouse (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Delay in match because of an injury Russell Canouse (D.C. United).
- 64': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 66': Substitution, D.C. United. Cristian Dájome replaces Russell Canouse because of an injury.
- 67': Attempt missed. Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Taxiarchis Fountas.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked.
- 69': Deandre Kerr (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Foul by Pedro Santos (D.C. United).
- 69': Pedro Santos (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 72': Goal! Toronto FC 2, D.C. United 0. Kosi Thompson (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lorenzo Insigne.
- 73': Substitution, Toronto FC. Ayo Akinola replaces Deandre Kerr.
- 74': Attempt missed. Andy Najar (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.
- 77': Hand ball by Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United).
- 78': Offside, D.C. United. Pedro Santos tries a through ball, but Mateusz Klich is caught offside.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mateusz Klich with a cross.
- 80': Attempt missed. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 82': Attempt saved. Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by C.J. Sapong.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Santos.
- 82': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Aimé Mabika.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Victor Pálsson (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mateusz Klich with a cross.
- 85': Foul by Taxiarchis Fountas (D.C. United).
- 85': Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Kosi Thompson.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Santos.
- 87': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Richie Laryea.
- 87': Attempt missed. Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 87': Attempt saved. Derrick Williams (D.C. United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mateusz Klich.
- 87': Goal! Toronto FC 2, D.C. United 1. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Andy Najar (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.
- 90': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Kobe Franklin.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Derrick Williams (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Toronto FC. Hugo Mbongue replaces C.J. Sapong.
- 90'+2': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 90'+2': Lorenzo Insigne (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 90'+4': Kobe Franklin (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC).
- 90'+5': Lewis O'Brien (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Toronto FC 2, D.C. United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Toronto FC 2, D.C. United 1.
Statistics
 DC |
TOR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 5 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 58.6 | Possession | 41.4 |
| 19 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 457 | Accurate Passes | 314 |
| 543 | Passes | 392 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 26 | Crosses | 9 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.6 |
| 55 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 23 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 10 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 10 | Clearances | 20 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: BMO Field
Location: Toronto, Canada
Attendance: 27,065
Venue: BMO Field
Location: Toronto, Canada
Attendance: 27,065
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 9 | +15 | 22 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 10 | +4 | 19 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 9 | +9 | 17 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 9 | +5 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Toronto FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Johnson (GK) |
| 6 | Aimé Mabika |
| 2 | Matt Hedges |
| 19 | Kobe Franklin |
| 22 | Richie Laryea |
| 14 | Mark-Anthony Kaye  |
| 7 | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty |
| 23 | Brandon Servania |
| 9 | C.J. Sapong |
| 24 | Lorenzo Insigne |
| 29 | Deandre Kerr |
D.C. United (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Miller (GK) |
| 3 | Derrick Williams |
| 23 | Donovan Pines |
| 44 | Victor Palsson |
| 17 | Lewis O'Brien |
| 6 | Russell Canouse |
| 72 | Gaoussou Samake |
| 8 | Christopher Durkin |
| 20 | Christian Benteke |
| 43 | Mateusz Klich |
| 21 | Ted Ku-Dipietro |
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