DC United conquers Toronto after recovering from a 1-2 deficit

WASHINGTON. DC United succeeded in reverse the scoreline against Toronto.

By
David Brown
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DC United conquers Toronto after recovering from a 1-2 deficit

WASHINGTON. DC United was capable to reverse the scoreline against Toronto. Toronto lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (56%).

The match was played at the Audi Field stadium in Washington on Saturday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Ted Unkel who had the assistance of Jeremy Kieso and Ryan Graves. The 4th official was Lyes Arfa. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was freezing at -4.3 degrees Celsius or 24.31 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 58%.​

Match Statistics​

Team 1

DC United

3 - 2

Team 1

Toronto

  • 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
  • 10 Total 7
  • 5 On Target 4
  • 4 Off Target 2
  • 1 Shots blocked 1
  • 100 Attack 96
  • 32 Dangerous attack 43
  • 98 Ball safe 95
  • 0 Penalties 1
  • 3 Corners 2
  • 3 Off Sides 4
Fouls
  • 18 Total 8
  • 2 Yellow Cards 2
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 4 Substitutions 2

Ball possession

Toronto had a strong ball possession 56% while DC United was struggling with a 44% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Toronto was putting more pressure with 43 dangerous attacks and 8 shots of which 4 were on target. Even so, DC United managed to find the solution to win this encounter.​

DC United shot 10 times, 6 on target, 4 off target. Regarding the opposition, Toronto shot 8 times, 4 on target, 4 off target.

Cards

DC United received 2 yellow cards (Russell Canouse and Christian Benteke). On the opposite side, Toronto received 2 yellow cards (Federico Bernardeschi and Richie Laryea).

Match Timeline

Mateusz Klich(goal)Russell Canouse
13'
34'
Ayo Akinola- sub ->Lorenzo Insigne
Russell Canouse- Yellow
56'
C. Benteke- Yellow
60'
66'
Federico Bernardeschi(penalty)
Theodore Ku-DiPietro- sub ->Nigel Robertha
67'
77'
Brandon Servania- sub ->Adama Diomande 
Steve Birnbaum- sub ->M. Akinmboni
78'
79'
Federico Bernardeschi- Yellow
83'
85'
Richie Laryea - Yellow
Jackson Hopkins- sub ->Pedro Santos
86'
K. Fletcher- sub ->Chris Durkin
86'
C. Benteke(goal)T. Ku-Dipietro
90'
Theodore Ku-DiPietro(goal)Mohanad Jeahze
90'

Standings

Standings

Eastern Conference

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Cincinnati
69
34
Orlando City
63
34
Columbus Crew
57
34
Philadelphia Union
55
34
New England
55
34
Atlanta United
51
34
Nashville SC
49
34
New York RB
43
34
Charlotte
43
34
CF Montréal
41
34
New York City
41
34
DC United
40
34
Chicago Fire
40
34
Inter Miami
34
34
Toronto
22
34

Western Conference

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
St. Louis City
56
34
Seattle Sounders
53
34
Los Angeles FC
52
34
Houston Dynamo
51
34
Real Salt Lake
50
34
Vancouver Whitecaps
48
34
Dallas
46
34
Sporting KC
44
34
SJ Earthquakes
44
34
Portland Timbers
43
34
Minnesota United
41
34
Austin
39
34
LA Galaxy
36
34
Colorado Rapids
27
34

After playing this encounter, DC United has 3 points to occupy the 4th place in the standings. Talking about the opposition, Toronto stays with 0 points (9th).

Next matches

In the next match in the Major League Soccer, DC United will host New York City on the 7th of October with a 9-6 head to head in favor of New York City (3 draws).

Toronto will host Orlando City on the 20th of October with a 8-6 head to head record in favor of Toronto (3 draws).

DC United and Toronto will play the return match on the at the BMO Field

DC United – Formation

DC United
G
T. Miller 1.United States
6.7
D
Matai Akinmboni 45.United States
6.4
78'
D
A. Najar 14.Honduras
7.0
D
Mohanad Jeahze 5.Iraq
7.3
D
Victor Pálsson 44.Iceland
6.5
M
Pedro Santos 7.Portugal
6.6
86'
M
Russell Canouse 6.United States
7.1
56'
M
C. Durkin 8.United States
7.4
86'
M
Mateusz Klich 43.Poland
7.3
Goals13'
F
Nigel Robertha 19.Curaçao
6.4
67'
F
C. Benteke 20.Belgium
7.0
60' Goals90'
Substitutes
G
Alex Bono 24.United States
G
Luis Zamudio 50.Mexico
D
Ruan 2.Brazil
D
Donovan Pines 23.United States
D
Steve Birnbaum 15.United States
6.2
78'
D
Jacob Greene 33.United States
M
Theodore Ku-DiPietro 21.United States
8.4
67' Goals90'
M
Jackson Hopkins 25.United States
6.0
86'
F
K. Fletcher 26.United States
6.6
86'

DC United started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).

The manager Wayne Mark Rooney decided to play with the following team: Tyler Miller (6.7), Andy Najar (7.0), Victor Pálsson (6.5), Matai Akinmboni (6.4), Mohanad Jeahze (7.3), Christopher Durkin (7.4), Mateusz Klich (7.3), Russell Canouse (7.1), Pedro Santos (6.6), Christian Benteke (7.0) and Nigel Robertha (6.4).

The home team had on the bench: Alex Bono, Luis Zamudio, Ruan, Donovan Pines, Steve Birnbaum (6.2), Theodore Ku-DiPietro (8.4), Jacob Greene, Kristian Fletcher (6.6) and Jackson Hopkins (6.0).

Substitutions

DC United made 4 changes: Nigel Robertha for Theodore Ku-Dipietro (67′), M. Akinmboni for Steve Birnbaum (78′), Pedro Santos for Jackson Hopkins (86′) and Chris Durkin for Kristian Fletcher (86′).

Best player: Theodore Ku-DiPietro​

The most impressive player for DC United was Theodore Ku-DiPietro.

His rating is (8.4) with 1 goal, 8 passes (100% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 1 duel out of 2. He performed 1 cross.

His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 67′.

Toronto – Formation

Toronto
G
Sean Johnson 1.United States
6.0
D
Richie Laryea  22.Canada
6.6
85'
D
Matt Hedges 2.United States
6.6
D
Sigurd Rosted 17.Norway
6.3
D
Raoul Petretta 28.Italy
6.3
M
Jonathan Osorio  21.Canada
6.2
M
Michael Bradley 4.United States
7.1
M
Mark-Anthony Kaye 14.Canada
7.1
Goals83'
F
Lorenzo Insigne 24.Italy
6.4
34'
F
Adama Diomande  99.Norway
6.4
77'
F
Federico Bernardeschi 10.Italy
7.4
79' Goals66'
Substitutes
G
T. Romero 30.El Salvador
D
Lukas MacNaughton 5.Canada
D
Shane O'Neill 27.United States
D
K. Franklin 19.Canada
M
Kosi Thompson 47.Canada
M
Brandon Servania 23.United States
6.1
77'
F
Ayo Akinola 20.Canada
6.8
34'
F
J. Perruzza 77.Canada
F
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 7.Canada

Toronto started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

Bob Bradley played with: Sean Johnson (6.0), Richie Laryea (6.6), Matt Hedges (6.6), Sigurd Rosted (6.3), Raoul Petretta (6.3), Jonathan Osorio (6.2), Michael Bradley (7.1), Mark-Anthony Kaye (7.1), Federico Bernardeschi (7.4), Adama Diomandé (6.4) and Lorenzo Insigne (6.4).

The following players were sitting on the bench: Tomás Romero, Lukas MacNaughton, Shane O’Neill, Kobe Franklin, Kosi Thompson, Brandon Servania (6.1), Ayo Akinola (6.8), Jordan Perruzza and Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty.

Toronto could not rely on the presence of Ayo Akinola (injured).

Substitutions

Toronto made 2 changes: Lorenzo Insigne for Ayo Akinola (34′) and Adama Diomande  for Brandon Servania (77′).

Best player: Federico Bernardeschi​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Toronto was Federico Bernardeschi.

His rating is (7.4) with 1 goal, 35 passes (60% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 7 duels out of 17. He performed 4 crosses. He hit the woodwork once times.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.​