Toronto FC secured home-field advantage in the first round of the postseason as well as the Trillium Cup with their 1-0 defeat of the Columbus Crew at BMO Field on MLS Decision Day. TFC lined-up in a 4-3-3 and were superior for most of the match given that they controlled the ball and pressed effectively.
Nevertheless, their lack of composure in front of goal meant they were unable to score from open play and their attack-mindedness rendered them vulnerable to counter-attacks. Fortunately for the Reds, Alejandro Pozuelo’s powerful freekick handed them a 1-0 lead in the 58th minute.