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Goals and Highlights: Toronto 1-1 Real Salt Lake in Friendly Match
Result
Fulltime from Santa Barbara ☀️#TORvRSL | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/YRRbfJ52rV — Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) February 15, 2024
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It's over
Toronto tied Real Salt Lake 1-1, in a match corresponding to a friendly match, reaching a very even duel, which in the end the visitors managed to tie.
85'
Both teams look to close the game
80'
Toronto has the ball, looking for the second goal
75'
Toronto still can't reach the Real Salt Lake goal
70'
Toronto keeps looking for the same formula, they want to get in on the flanks
65'
Toronto fails to reach Real Salt Lake's goal while pressing in the midfield
60'
Possession begins to split, with Real Salt Lake on top.
55'
GOOOOL! by Real Salt Lake, they manage to equalize
50'
Toronto keeps handling the ball, looking for their second
45'
Second half begins
Photos of the meeting
Match snaps so far 📸#TORvRSL | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/eGgjJIxpdD — Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) February 15, 2024
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First half is over
42'
Both teams are fighting for the ball, looking to create danger
37'
Real Salt Lake is trying to go forward, looking for the 2 flanks.
37'
Toronto is in control of the attack, looking to extend the lead
32'
The home team wants to extend its lead
27'
Toronto still in front, looking for second
22'
Real Salt Lake starts to get the ball
17'
Toronto is looking to extend its lead
12'
Toronto change, Tyrese Spicer out for JMR
10'
GOOOOL! Toronto's Federico Bernardeschi opens the scoring and gives the home side the lead.
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Toronto starts with the dominance of the ball
Match kicks off
Ready for the match between Toronto and Real Salt Lake, at TBC (USA) in a match with a great attendance.
Toronto's starting XI
This is the XI with which the home team will take the field at TBC (USA), duel corresponding to a friendly match.
Your Starting XI vs @realsaltlake #TORvRSL | #TFCLive pic.twitter.com/mYzMdLhp1c
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) February 14, 2024
They take the field
Both teams take the field for the start of this friendly match at TBC (USA).
Matt Crooks, new face
Matt Crooks' background has been remarkably diverse, having played for several clubs throughout his career. In addition to his skills on the field.
It is encouraging to see his willingness to become actively involved in the Salt Lake City community, especially considering his previous experience with such initiatives.
By wearing the number 25 on his RSL shirt, he continues the tradition he had at Middlesbrough, demonstrating his personal connection to that number.
With his arrival, Matt Crooks is expected to contribute both on and off the field, strengthening the Real Salt Lake community and contributing to the team's success in MLS.
New signing
The announcement of Real Salt Lake's signing of Matt Crooks is exciting for both the team and the fans. His experience and versatility in the midfield will surely be important assets to the team. In addition, his impressive stature makes him a standout player on the field.
"Everyone on the coaching staff and in the front office is very excited to welcome Matt Crooks to Salt Lake," said Schmid.
Toronto's next match
The home side are coming off a 2-0 loss to Orlando City in their last match, but still have several games in hand.
Sun. 25 Feb. FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC, U.S. Major League Soccer, Major League Soccer, USA
Real Salt Lake's next match
The visitors are coming off a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo in their last match, but still have several games left.
Wed, Feb. 21, Inter Miami CF vs Real Salt Lake, U.S. Major League Soccer, USA
Preseason comes to an end
The stage moves to California for the final phase of the preseason. Toronto FC arrived in Santa Barbara, California on Thursday night and played the first of three matches prior to the start of the season against the Columbus Crew on Saturday afternoon.
The team will face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, February 14 and LAFC on Saturday, February 17.
"All three games bring a high level of tactical cohesion, introducing different patterns of play," said head coach John Herdman on Friday afternoon.
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U.S. midfielder Diego Luna, the midfielder will play his first game in the tournament, in the past he played 17 games as a starter and 9 as a substitute, scoring 7 goals in the U.S. league and 1 assist, currently he has 0 goals in 0 games and 0 assists.
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The attacker of Italy, Federico Bernardeschi, the attacker will play his first game this season, in the past he played 31 as a starter and 0 as a substitute, managing to score 5 goals in the U.S. league and 4 assists, currently has 0 goals in 0 games, looking to make up for the low of the main attackers of the club.
They are warming up
A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.
Fans
The fans are gradually arriving at the stadium, and an average attendance is expected for this friendly match.
They are already at the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.
New schedule
The Toronto club recently shared the schedule for their match against Real Salt Lake, which will be at 3PM PST/6PM EST in US time, while in Mexico it will be at 17:00 hours.
Happy Matchday♥️
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) February 14, 2024
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What time is Toronto vs Real Salt Lake match for Friendly Match?
This is the start time of the game Toronto vs Real Salt Lake of February 14th, in several countries:
Mexico: 15:00 hours CDMX
Argentina: 17:00 hours
Chile: 17:00 hours
Colombia: 16:00 hours
Peru: 16:00 hours
USA: 4:00 p.m. ET
Ecuador: 4:00 p.m. ET
Uruguay: 17:00 hours
Paraguay: 16:00 hours
Spain: 23:00 hours
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Background
This will be the 23rd meeting between the two teams, so they will want to start this match with everything and come out on top, in addition to scoring a victory, leaving 6 wins for Toronto, 5 draws and 11 for Real Salt Lake, leaving the scales very uneven.
Last 5 encounters
In the last 5 meetings between these two teams, 2 wins have gone to Toronto, while Real Salt Lake have 1 win and a very uneven and unfavorable balance for both clubs, as they have only 2 draws in the last 5 meetings.
Real Salt Lake 2 - 2 Toronto FC, Apr. 9, 2022, U.S. Major League Soccer.
Real Salt Lake 3 - 0 Toronto FC, May 18, 2019, U.S. Major League Soccer.
Toronto FC 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake, Mar. 30, 2018, U.S. Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake 0 - 0 Toronto FC, Mar. 4, 2017, U.S. Major League Soccer
Toronto FC 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake, Aug. 3, 2016, U.S. Major League Soccer.
Watch out for this Real Salt Lake player
United States midfielder, 20 year old Diego Luna has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the United States league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in the season.
Watch out for this Toronto player
The 29-year-old attacker from Italy, Federico Bernardeschi has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the US league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in the season.
How is Toronto doing?
The locals in their last 5 matches have had a not very good performance, as they have had several defeats in the last matches, their best result was the 0-2 against Orlando City, having a streak of 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats, a very unfavorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Toronto FC 0 - 2 Orlando City SC, Oct. 21, 2023, U.S. Major League Soccer.
New York Red Bulls 3 - 0 Toronto FC, Oct. 7, 2023, U.S. Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC 3 - 0 Toronto FC, Oct. 4, 2023, U.S. Major League Soccer
Toronto FC 2 - 3 FC Cincinnati FC, Sept. 30, 2023, U.S. Major League Soccer
New York City FC 3 - 0 Toronto FC, Sept. 24, 2023, USA Major League Soccer
How are Real Salt Lake coming?
The visitors in their last 5 matches have had a not very good performance, as they have had several wins in the last matches, their best result was the 0-1 against Colorado Rapids, having a streak of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, a very favorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Houston Dynamo FC 1 - 1 Real Salt Lake, Nov. 11, 2023, U.S. Major League Soccer, USA
Real Salt Lake (5) 1 - 1 (4) Houston Dynamo FC, Nov. 6, 2023, Major League Soccer USA
Houston Dynamo FC 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake, Oct. 29, 2023, Major League Soccer USA
Colorado Rapids 0 - 1 Real Salt Lake, Oct. 21, 2023, USA Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy 2 - 2 Real Salt Lake, Oct. 14, 2023, USA Major League Soccer
Welcome
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