Nigerian rookie Ifunanyachi Achara scored late in his MLS debut to give Toronto FC a 1-0 win over New York City FC on Saturday.
A NYCFC giveaway started the counterattack. Alejandro Pozuelo swept the ball wide to Richie Laryea whose cross deflected off defender Ronald Mataritta to the far corner of the goal where Achara rose high to head it in the 81st minute.
The goal gave coach Greg Vanney his 100th win for Toronto FC in all competitions.
There was no shortage of talking points as the two Eastern Conference rivals faced off in Toronto’s home opener before an announced crowd of 26,171 at BMO Field.