New York City gave new impulse to career of Pirlo, Lampard and Villa, who became stars of MLS. Spanish forward scored 23 goals this season and this trio helped the team to finish second in conference with 54 points gained. The team played well in the first leg at Toronto but allowed goals on 84th and 92nd minutes of the matches. The hosts are undefeated at home since the middle of June, recording seven wins and one draw and scoring 24 goals.
Toronto also had solid season and finished right behind today’s hosts on third place with 53 points gained. The Reds had to play in round of 16 and had no troubles beating Philadelphia at home, 3-1. As to the away record of the team, Giovinco, Altidore and Co are unbeaten in their last five away games in a row starting the middle of July.
New York City haven’t lost a single match at home against Toronto. The opponents met three times in New York, recording two draws with one win of the hosts. the winner of the matchup will move into semifinals, which is already big achievement. The hosts are behind after 0-2 loss and we can expect them to show their strength at take a victory in the second leg.
Prediction for the match: New York City to win.