Once Again, the Derby Belongs to The Reds | CF Montreal 0-1 Toronto FC

For a new MLS matchday, Toronto FC had to play a very important game. This time, it was the second match of the Canadian derby in the MLS.

In a very difficult moment, John Herdman's team hoped to secure a win, which they did thanks to a fantastic team play.

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Victory Returns for Toronto FC

The match had several exciting moments throughout. However, the most important came in the first half when Richie Laryea's goal gave Toronto FC 3 more points in the Eastern Conference.

The game was very evenly matched. The highlight was Richie Laryea's goal. After a team play in the first half, at the 38th minute, Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne combined. Insigne delivered a perfect ball to the far post, where Richie Laryea arrived to score the only goal of the match.

In the second half, CF Montreal dominated possession, ending with 55% for the hosts and 45% for Toronto FC. Despite this, Toronto managed to hold their lead and didn't allow an equalizer or a comeback. Toronto FC was more effective in shots on target, getting 3 compared to CF Montreal's single shot. The match was also very scrappy, with a total of 30 fouls between both teams, 14 by CF Montreal and 16 by Toronto FC.

Herdman's Team Bounces Back for This Season's Stretch

With this result, Toronto FC moves up to the eighth position in the Eastern Conference with 30 points, an ideal spot to gain momentum for this stretch of the season. However, they will need to prepare for their League Cup debut on July 27, where they will face New York Red Bull.

Their next MLS match will be on August 24, against Houston Dynamo. This month will be crucial for preparation and to work intensively on the areas where Toronto FC needs improvement. We will see how John Herdman manages the team and the new signings arriving during this transfer window.