Toronto FC’s playoff hopes melted away in Hotlanta on Saturday night.
Saturday’s match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was a wild, action-packed affair featuring two clubs fighting tooth and nail to get above the MLS Eastern Conference playoff line.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
The Reds were without a number of key players. Not making the trip were left winger Lorenzo Insigne , midfielder Jonathan Osorio and centre back Chris Mavinga . The three TFC Italians — Insigne, Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito — have been involved in 18 of TFC’s past 22 goals in MLS action.Westberg started in goal for the first time since July 13 and made some huge saves in the game, including on an Atlanta penalty kick early in the match.
Westberg made another good save on a strong left-footed blast by Araújo from outside the box in the 32nd minute.Short-handed Reds hoping the lights won't go out in Georgia on Saturday night Toronto responded positively after the goal. In fact, a minute after Purata scored, Richie Laryea then fed second-half substitute Jesus Jimenez with a perfect pass in the box from the left side and Jimenez directed the ball just wide of the goal with his right foot.Article content
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