By Luis Martinez (Twitter @canadaluis)
Photos by David Chant ( Instagram ) and Michael Fayehun
Toronto, ON – Yes, TFC is onto the next step of ConcaChampions after a nil match against Colorado Rapids.
The Vanney boys imposed their favorable position at home in BMO field to conserve their 2 goals obtained in the first leg of this round of 16 in Colorado.
In front of more than 23, 000 fans, this group looks very well reorganized, understanding it is the first time for some players in this regional competition.
At the same time, Greg Vanney put an eye on his new acquisitions, like Ager Aketxe from Spain and “Auro” Jr originary of Sao Paolo, Brasil.
After the first half, the Colorado Rapids coach, Antony Hudson, tries in all ways for his team to score on the fortified Alex Bono door.
A very grey performance from Colorado Rapids, their only focus now is on their MLS season.
This encounter was sanctioned by the polemical referee Luis Enrique Santander, very popular with the fans of The Mexican team, Guadalajara.
The next Challenge for the Captain, Michael Bradley, and all the stars of TFC, is against the legendary Ricardo “Tuca” Ferreti and his champion team, TIGRES.
The team from the North of Mexico is the reigning champions of the liga MX and his the perfect unpredictable team to win a match always under the magic of the French, Andre Pierre Gignac, and home boy Javier Aquino.
Match statistics
TFC Lineup: Bono, Moor (Mavinga), Auro, Hagglund, Morrow, Delgado (Aketxe), Bradley, Osorio (Hasler), Vasquez, Altidore, Giovinco
Rapids lineup: MacMath, Wilson, Ford, Smith, Whine, Price, Martinez, Blomberg (Castillo), Hairston, Mcbean (Jackson), Badji
Possession: TFC 59% and Rapids 41%
Shots on goal: TFC 3 and Rapids 4
Yellow cards: TFC 0 and Rapids 4
Saves: TFC 3 and Rapids 3
