Toronto FC have been thriving in the CONCACAF Champions League, but remain winless in 2018 MLS play as their 401 Derby rivals the Montreal Impact knocked them off 1-0 on Saturday in front of a spirited crowd at Stade Olympique.
Impact newcomer Jeisson Vargas struck paydirt with a deflected finish past goalkeeper Alex Bono a few minutes before halftime. Despite plenty of possession and pressure from TFC down the stretch, that slim lead would hold up in the end, while Vargas saw a second strike waved off by an offside flag in the 70th minute.
Former Toronto academy prospect Michael Petrasso made a key play to protect the lead in the final minutes, racing back to clear a Jozy Altidore effort off the line as the Reds pressed furiously for an equalizer over much of the second half.
Goals
- 41’ — MTL — Jeisson Vargas | WATCH
Three Things
THE BIG PICTURE
: TFC worked hard in search of a positive result here, but their tradition of carrying a CCL hangover into league play continued, while the Impact got the win they badly needed after an 0-2 start.
Next Up
- MTL: Saturday, March 31 at Seattle Sounders (10 pm ET | TVAS in Canada, MLS LIVE)
- TOR: Friday, March 30 vs. Real Salt Lake (8 pm ET | TSN1/5 in Canada, MLS LIVE in US)
