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07/31 21:07 CDT Toronto's winless streak reaches 11 matches after 1-1 draw with
NYCFC
Toronto's winless streak reaches 11 matches after 1-1 draw with NYCFC
NEW YORK (AP) --- Djordje Mihailovic scored in the final minute of first-half
stoppage time and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee
Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
Nicols Fernndez scored on a penalty kick in the 9th minute to give NYCFC
(7-6-5) an early lead.
The kick was awarded when Toronto (3-7-8) defender Richie Laryea picked up a
yellow card for a foul on Agustn Ojeda.
It was the 13th goal for Fernndez, tying him with Petar Musa of FC Dallas for
the league lead. Hugo Cuypers also had 13 goals before transferring from the
Chicago Fire to Club de Ftbol Monterrey.
Toronto tied it at the half when Mihailovic scored off a deflection seven
minutes into stoppage time. Mihailovic has two goals in eight appearances this
season.
Toronto has gone 0-5-6 during a winless run that started after a 3-2 victory
over the visiting Colorado Rapids on April 4.
Matt Freese finished with four saves for NYCFC, which had 10 players out with
leg injuries.
Luka Gavran saved four shots for Toronto to close out a four-match road trip.
Toronto hasn't beaten NYCFC in New York since September of 2020 and has never
won at Yankee Stadium.
German midfielder Niklas Dorsch started in his debut, after signing with
Toronto on Tuesday. The 28-year-old will hold down an international slot
through 2030-31.
Up next
Toronto: Hosts the New England Revolution on Aug. 15.
New York City: Hosts the Philadelphia Union on Aug. 16.
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