Toronto FC still cannot buy a win against their Trillium Cup rivals, the Columbus Crew. Going up a goal in the 41st minute thanks to a nice shot by Toni Tchani made things look like the Reds were well on their way to getting their first victory over the Crew.
Toronto FC Vs. Columbus Crew: Game Ends 1-1
But luck wouldn't be on Toronto's side today as shortly after the game's first goal, the game's first red card was shown to Tchani. Earlier in the match Tchani picked up a yellow card in defending a teammate in a scuffle. He and Crew midfielder Kevin Burns got into an argument and both saw yellow for it. Well, when Tchani scored his first goal as a member of the Reds, he jumped over the ad boards to celebrate with the fans. It turns out that is a cautionable offense in the eyes of the official and he sent Tchani off for "leaving the field of play without his consent."
No surprise that playing a man-down for an entire half would be rough on the homeside, the Crew made Toronto pay for it early in the second half with Emilio Renteria scoring off a header. Renteria took a brilliant cross from Sebastien Miranda and beat Stefan Frei at the near post to tie the game.
After things were level the two teams traded possession and plenty of other fouls. Given that it was a rivalry game both saw their fair share of cards and fouls. Toronto pressed late for a goal while the Crew also took their chances but neither were able to find the back of the net again.
Toronto is still winless in the all-time series with the Crew. But a bright spot on the day had to be breaking the Crew’s scoreless streak of 413 minutes.
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