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Salloi's Late Marker Helps Toronto Earn 1-1 MLS Draw with New York City
Daniel Salloi scored in the 70th minute as Toronto extended its unbeaten run to five matches and stayed in the Eastern Conference race.
Toronto FC salvaged a 1-1 draw against New York City FC on Saturday at BMO Field, with Daniel Salloi scoring the equalizer in the 70th minute off a cross from winger Theo Corbeanu.
Nicolas Fernandez opened the scoring for New York City FC in the 29th minute, rifling a low strike past Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran; the Argentine's 14th goal moves him third in the MLS Golden Boot race.
Substituted in the 55th minute, Daniel Salloi came off the bench and converted Theo Corbeanu's pass into a tap-in finish, beating goalkeeper Matt Freese to level the match in the 70th minute.
The result extends Toronto's unbeaten run to five games with two wins and three draws, strengthening their Eastern Conference position; meanwhile, New York City FC remains winless in five straight matches.
New York City FC hosts Nashville on Friday, Sept. 4, while Toronto hosts the Chicago Fire on Saturday, Sept. 5, as both teams seek momentum heading into the final stretch.