CHESTER. Philadelphia Union defeats Toronto 4-2. Toronto lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (60%).

The match was played at the Subaru Park stadium in Chester. The referee was Alex Chilowicz with the help of Jason White and Kevin Klinger. The 4th official was Brooke Mayo. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 12.9 degrees Celsius or 55.24 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 95%.​

Match Statistics​

Philadelphia Union

4 - 2

Toronto

• 40 Ball Possession 60

Shots

• 18 Total 10
• 7 On Target 5
• 5 Off Target 2
• 6 Shots blocked 3

• 119 Attack 107
• 45 Dangerous attack 63
• 91 Ball safe​ 99

• 0 Penalties 0
• 6 Corners 7

Fouls

• 12 Total 6
• 2 Yellow Cards 1
• 0 Double Yellow 0
• 0 Red Card 0

Other

• 4 Substitutions 5

Ball possession

Toronto was in firm control of the ball 60% while Philadelphia Union was struggling with a 40% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Toronto was more aggressive with 63 dangerous attacks and 10 shots of which 5 were on target. Anyhow, Philadelphia Union was able to find the solution to win this match.​

Philadelphia Union shot 18 times, 7 on target, 5 off target. Talking about the opposition, Toronto shot 10 times, 5 on target, 2 off target.

Cards

Philadelphia Union received 2 yellow cards (Jack Elliott and Julián Carranza). Regarding the opposition, Toronto received 1 yellow card (Lorenzo Insigne).

Standings

After playing this contest, Philadelphia Union will have 11 points like Nashville SC and Orlando City to go down in the 7th place. Regarding the opposition, Toronto will stay with 9 points to move up in the 11th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union will play away with New England on the 20th of October with a 20-9 head to head statistic in favor of Philadelphia Union (8 draws).

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

Philadelphia Union and Toronto will play the return match on the at the BMO Field

Philadelphia Union – Formation

Philadelphia Union

G

Andre Blake 18.Jamaica

6.9

D

Jakob Glesnes 5.Norway

6.8

D

Kai Wagner 27.Germany

7.2

D

Jack Elliott 3.England

6.8

36'

D

Nathan Harriel 26.USA

7.0

M

Alejandro Bedoya 11.USA

7.2

83'

M

Dániel Gazdag 10.Hungary

7.3

M

José Martínez 8.Venezuela

7.4

86'

M

J. McGlynn 16.USA

7.6

62'

F

Mikael Uhre 7.Denmark

9.3

61' 20', 43', 56'

F

Julián Carranza 9.Argentina

7.1

63'

Substitutes

G

Joe Bendik 12.USA

D

Matthew Real 2.USA

D

Damion Lowe 17.Jamaica

M

Andrés Perea 6.Colombia

6.6

86'

M

Q. Sullivan 33.USA

6.6

61'

M

Jesus Bueno 20.Venezuela

6.2

83'

M

Leon Flach 31.Germany

6.4

62'

F

Chris Donovan 25.USA

F

Joaquin Torres 19.Argentina

Philadelphia Union started with a 4-3-1-2 line-up (4-3-1-2).

The manager Jim Curtin decided to play with the following team: Andre Blake (6.9), Nathan Harriel (7.0), Jakob Glesnes (6.8), Jack Elliott (6.8), Kai Wagner (7.2), Alejandro Bedoya (7.2), José Martínez (7.4), Jack McGlynn (7.6), Dániel Gazdag (7.3), Julián Carranza (7.1) and Mikael Uhre (9.3).

The home team had on the bench: Andrés Perea (6.6), Quinn Sullivan (6.6), Jesus Bueno (6.2), Chris Donovan, Matthew Real, Joe Bendik, Leon Flach (6.4), Damion Lowe and Joaquín Torres.

Philadelphia Union could not rely on the presence of A. Perea (injured).

Substitutions

Philadelphia Union made 4 changes: Mikael Uhre for Quinn Sullivan (61′), J. McGlynn for Leon Flach (62′), Alejandro Bedoya for Jesus Bueno (83′) and José Martínez for Andrés Perea (86′).

Best player: Mikael Uhre​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Philadelphia Union was Mikael Uhre.

His rating is (9.3) with 3 goals, 19 passes (63% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 3 duels out of 6. He performed 2 crosses.

Toronto – Formation

Toronto

G

Sean Johnson 1.USA

6.4

D

Sigurd Rosted 17.Norway

6.8

D

Raoul Petretta 28.Italy

6.3

58'

D

Richie Laryea 22.Canada

6.4

90'

D

Lukas MacNaughton 5.Canada

6.2

47' 16'

M

Jonathan Osorio 21.Canada

7.9

M

Mark-Anthony Kaye 14.Canada

7.0

M

Brandon Servania 23.USA

6.3

58'

M

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 7.Canada

6.7

F

Lorenzo Insigne 24.Italy

7.4

85' 45' 66'

F

Federico Bernardeschi 10.Italy

6.6

50'

Substitutes

G

Tomas Romero Keubler 30.El Salvador

D

Kobe Franklin 19.Canada

6.5

58'

D

Shane O'Neill 27.USA

6.2

47'

M

Kosi Thompson 47.Canada

85'

M

Alonso Coello Camarero 52.Spain

6.3

58'

F

Jordan Perruzza 77.Canada

6.5

50'

F

Deandre Kerr 29.Canada

F

Hugo Mbongue 83.Canada

F

Ayo Akinola 20.USA

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

Bob Bradley played with: Sean Johnson (6.4), Richie Laryea (6.4), Lukas MacNaughton (6.2), Sigurd Rosted (6.8), Raoul Petretta (6.3), Brandon Servania (6.3), Jonathan Osorio (7.9), Mark-Anthony Kaye (7.0), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (6.7), Federico Bernardeschi (6.6) and Lorenzo Insigne (7.4).

They had on the bench: Kobe Franklin (6.5), Kosi Thompson, Jordan Perruzza (6.5), Shane O’Neill (6.2), Deandre Kerr, Alonso Coello (6.3), Tomas Lían Romero Keubler, Hugo Mbongue and Ayomide Akinola.

Substitutions

Toronto made 4 changes: Federico Bernardeschi for Jordan Perruzza (50′), Lukas MacNaughton for Shane O’Neill (47′), Raoul Petretta for Kobe Franklin (58′) and Lorenzo Insigne for Kosi Thompson (85′).

Best player: Jonathan Osorio​

As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Toronto was Jonathan Osorio.

His rating is (7.9) with 92 passes (95% accurate) and 3 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 7.

Results of the day

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

• Philadelphia Union – Toronto – 4-2
• Orlando City – DC United – 1-3
• New York City – Dallas – 3-1
• New England – Sporting KC – 2-1
• Montreal Impact – New York RB – 2-0
• Cincinnati – Portland Timbers – 2-1
• Charlotte – Columbus Crew – 1-0