Toronto FC 2-1 New England Revolution — Toronto FC turned a ruthless first-half spell into a vital MLS victory on Saturday, defeating New England Revolution 2-1 at BMO Field despite playing the final stages with 10 men.

The hosts had very little of the ball but made their moments count, taking a 2-0 lead before the interval through a William Sands own goal in the 43rd minute and Niklas Dorsch’s finish in first-half stoppage time. New England piled on the pressure after Djordje Mihailovic’s 76th-minute red card, and Wilson Harris headed home in the 90th minute, but Toronto held firm through six minutes of added time.

Toronto strike twice before the break

New England controlled the early rhythm and finished with 70.5 percent possession, 24 shots and nine corners, but Toronto were disciplined without the ball and decisive in the attacking third.

The breakthrough arrived in the 43rd minute when New England defender William Sands turned the ball into his own net, handing Toronto a lead against the run of much of the play. The home side then delivered a major blow just before half-time: Niklas Dorsch scored in the 45+6th minute to send Toronto into the dressing room with a 2-0 advantage.

That clinical edge was stark. Toronto finished the match with only three shots and one on target, yet their compact shape and first-half efficiency gave them a margin to defend.

Revolution push back after Mihailovic dismissal

Toronto’s task became significantly tougher when Mihailovic was shown a red card in the 76th minute. Walker Zimmerman had already been booked two minutes earlier, and the hosts were forced into a determined defensive effort as New England pressed for a route back into the match.

The Revolution finally found one in the 90th minute, with substitute Wilson Harris heading in to reduce the deficit. It set up a tense finish, but New England could not force the equaliser despite recording seven shots on target and creating 23 shot assists across the match.

Toronto saw out the remaining stoppage time to secure the 2-1 result, a hard-earned win built on a sharp first half and a resilient final stand. For New England, the defeat will sting after territorial dominance and a late surge that ultimately fell just short.

Goals

  • 43′ — Toronto FC: William Sands own goal
  • 45+6′ — Toronto FC: Niklas Dorsch
  • 90′ — New England Revolution: Wilson Harris

Key match facts

  • Toronto FC had 29.5 percent possession but won 2-1.
  • New England Revolution outshot Toronto 24-3 and led 7-1 in shots on target.
  • Djordje Mihailovic was sent off for Toronto FC in the 76th minute.
  • Wilson Harris scored New England’s late consolation with a header in the 90th minute.