MLS round-up: Jo Inge Berget helps New York City FC edge past Toronto FC
Monday 25 June 2018 08:05, UK
Jo Inge Berget scored twice as New York City FC began the era of coach Domenec Torrent with a 2-1 victory against Toronto FC on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
NYCFC were struck with an early blow when David Villa, who has eight goals and four assists in 12 games, went off with an injury in the 28th minute.
After Victor Vazquez scored in the 37th minute for Toronto, Berget got the equaliser in the 51st minute before sending the hosts in front 17 minutes later.
NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson denied Tosaint Ricketts and the subsequent rebound by Sebastian Giovinco in the first minute of stoppage time to preserve the win.
Larrys Mabiala scored and goalkeeper Jeff Attinella made nine saves to help the Portland Timbers extend their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 1-1 draw against hosts Atlanta United on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Julian Gressel delivered the equaliser in the 56th minute for first-place United, who have managed just one win in their past four home games.
