Stoppage-Time Comeback Win
Toronto FC Rallies Past League-Leading Nashville With Stoppage-Time Winner To Extend Unbeaten Run
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Key Points
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Niklas Dorsch’s own goal came in his first MLS appearance since breaking his cheekbone on Aug. 19, adding a difficult setback to his return.
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Emilio Aristizabal’s stoppage-time winner was his first goal since May, ending a long scoring drought for the Colombian forward.
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Toronto’s equalizer was created by substitute Theo Corbeanu, who beat his defender to the byline before delivering the cross for Daniel Salloi’s far-post header.
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The comeback continued a broader Toronto trend: the club has come from behind to earn at least a point five times since the World Cup break.
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Nashville entered the match having won four of its previous five league games, with victories over FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, the New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami before the draw with Toronto.
Toronto FC stunned league-leading Nashville SC with a 2-1 comeback victory at BMO Field, extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches and snapping Nashville's six-game winning run Toronto Telegraph. After falling behind to an own goal in the fourth minute, the hosts equalized through Daniel Salloi's 72nd-minute header before Emilio Aristizabal struck the dramatic winner just three minutes into stoppage time Miami Herald.
Own Goal Puts Nashville Ahead Early
Niklas Dorsch's own goal in the fourth minute handed Nashville an unexpected gift just minutes after kickoff The Olympian. The mishap proved particularly painful timing for Dorsch, who was making his MLS return after suffering a broken cheekbone on August 19 Kentucky.com. Nashville's early advantage seemed to promise another dominant performance from the league's top team.
Salloi Levels the Match From Close Range
Toronto equalized in the 72nd minute when Daniel Salloi headed home from close range at the far post Bradenton. The goal came from a crisp cross by substitute Theo Corbeanu, who beat his defender to the byline and delivered the perfect service. This marked yet another comeback in a pattern that has defined Toronto's season—the club has earned at least a point from behind five times since the World Cup break.
Aristizabal Wins It in Dramatic Fashion
Emilio Aristizabal secured the three points just three minutes into stoppage time, delivering his first goal since May Toronto Telegraph. The Colombian forward's long wait in the scoring drought made the moment all the sweeter. Nashville created multiple quality chances throughout the match, including a disallowed Hany Mukhtar goal for offside and clear opportunities for Elias Saad and Josh Sargent, but Toronto's goalkeeper stood firm.
Record Reversal Between Top and Rising Underdogs
The result left Toronto with a 6-7-11 record while Nashville slipped to 16-3-5 Miami Herald. Nashville had arrived at BMO Field riding momentum from four wins in its previous five matches, including victories over FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, New York Red Bulls and Inter Miami. Toronto's performance showcased their growing ability to find late winners when the pressure mounts.
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