Achara scores in MLS debut, Toronto beats NYCFC 1-0
Posted March 07, 2020 6:00 am
TORONTO (AP) - Nigerian rookie Ifunanyachi Achara scored in the 81st minute in his MLS debut to give Toronto FC a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday.
Alejandro Pozuelo swept the ball wide to Richie Laryea, whose cross deflected off defender Ronald Mataritta to the far corner of the goal for Achara to head it in.
Coach Greg Vanney reached 100th victories for Toronto FC in all competitions.
Toronto (1-0-1) had a goal by Achara and potential penalty waved off by video review in the first half.
NYCFC dropped to 0-2-0.
Toronto FC forward Ifunanyachi Achara (99) heads his team's game winning goal as New York City FC midfielder James Sands (16) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday March 7, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC Chris Mavinga, right, goes over New York City FC's Heber during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday March 7, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) drives between New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita, left, and midfielder James Sands (16) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday March 7, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC midfielder Marco Delgado (8) battles for the ball against New York City FC midfielder Alexandru Mitrita (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday March 7, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga (23) goes over New York City FC forward Heber (9) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday March 7, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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