September 15, 2024...Match Recap | Toronto FC II 3-0 New York City FC II (from torontofc.ca)
Match Recap | Toronto FC II 3-0 New York City FC II | September 15, 2024
Manager, Communications, Toronto FC
Nikk Kadbet
Monday, Sep 16, 2024, 09:53 AM
Toronto FC II (9W-10L-6T, 34 points) extended their unbeaten streak to four matches after defeating the visiting
New York City FC II (10W-6L-9T, 42 points) by a 3-0 scoreline, courtesy of goals from Mark Fisher, Julian Altobelli
and Hassan Ayari, at York Lions Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
TFC II Head Coach Gianni Cimini made six changes from his side that started in midweek against New York City FC II
with Abraham Rodriguez, Ythallo, Nathaniel Edwards, Brandon Servania, Jesús Batiz and Julian Altobelli coming
in Adisa De Rosario, Richard Chukwu, Lucas Olguin, Andrei Dumitru, Matthew Catavolo and Charlie Sharp.
After an evenly contested start to the hot Sunday afternoon affair, New York City FC II were awarded a penalty as referee
Carly Shaw-MacLaren pointed to the spot following Marko Stojadinovic’s challenge on Christopher Tiao. With a perfect
7-from-7 record from the penalty spot this season, Samuel Owusu stepped up from 12 yards but spurned the opportunity
to give his side the lead as the defender skied the attempt and missed his first spot-kick of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro
campaign.
Three minutes later, Toronto FC II took the lead when NYCFC II were unable to clear Hassan Ayari’s low cross from
the right flank, leaving Mark Fisher on hand to make it 1-0 for the hosts with a simple finish. The 25th minute
effort marked Fisher’s second goal of the campaign and the Grand Blanc, Michigan native has now scored in successive
matches at York Lions Stadium, following his strike against Huntsville City FC on August 25.
The Young Reds capitalized and raced into a two-goal lead shortly after the ensuing kick-off for the visitors. On the play,
Hassan Ayari rapidly stripped defender Matthew Leong of possession and led an attack that culminated with Julian Altobelli
cleverly dinking the ball over goalkeeper Alexander Rando after Ayari’s initial effort was blocked
by defender Samuel Owusu.
The 26th minute finish marked Altobelli’s 10th goal of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign and the club captain becomes
the first player in club history to score a goal in eight consecutive appearances. With his 20th career goal for the
Young Reds, Julian Altobelli also moves into joint-first in the club’s all-time goalscorers list alongside Jordan Perruzza.
With NYCFC II looking to pull one back in the second half, TFC II goalkeeper Abraham Rodriguez was called into action
and made an incredible, instinctive save to deny New York City’s Ronald Arevalo in the 67th minute. Making his fifth
appearance of the campaign, the Thornton, Colorado native recorded four saves on the afternoon and successfully recorded
his first clean sheet with the Young Reds.
The Young Reds topped off the complete home performance in stoppage time when Andrei Dumitru cleverly picked out
Hassan Ayari’s well-timed run before the Tunisian attacker fired home with a powerful left-footed finish. The 91st minute
goal marked Ayari’s sixth goal of the campaign and Dumitru’s first assist for Toronto FC II.
The two first-half goals scored in the space of only 65 seconds along with the stoppage time effort proved to be enough
to give the Young Reds the 3-0 victory on the afternoon and all three points from their penultimate home match
of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season.
TFC II will look to continue their four-match unbeaten streak when the Young Reds face New York Red Bulls II on the road
next Sunday. Kick-off from MSU Soccer Park in Montclair, New Jersey is set for 5:00 p.m. ET and will be available
to watch on MLSNEXTPro.com and the MLS YouTube channel.
SCORING SUMMARY
TOR – Mark Fisher 25’
TOR – Julian Altobelli 26’
TOR – Hassan Ayari 90+1’ (Andrei Dumitru)
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
TOR – Abraham Rodriguez 70’ (caution)
NYC – Jake Rozhansky 90+5’ (caution)
LINEUPS
TORONTO FC II –
Abraham Rodriguez;
Marko Stojadinovic, Adam Pearlman (Richard Chukwu 53’), Ythallo;
Nathaniel Edwards; Charlie Staniland (Lucas Olguin 46’), Brandon Servania (Markus Cimermancic 63’),
Jesús Batiz;
Hassan Ayari, Mark Fisher (Andrei Dumitru 63’), Julian Altobelli (C) (Theo Rigopoulos 87’)
Substitutes Not Used: Shafique Wilson, Kundai Mawoko, Stefan Kapor, Matthew Catavolo
NEW YORK CITY FC II –
Alexander Rando;
Steven Bednarsky (Nicholas Kapanadze 46’), Samuel Owusu, Matthew Leong (Klevis Haxhari 63’), Christopher Tiao;
Máximo Carrizo, Jake Rozhansky, Piero Elias;
Ronald Arevalo (Zidane Yanez 87’), Julien Lacher (Camil Azzam Ruiz 64’), Taylor Calheira (C)
Substitutes Not Used: William Meyer
MEDIA NOTES
Julian Altobelli scored his 10th goal of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro campaign and becomes the first player in club history
to score a goal in eight consecutive appearances.
With his 20th career goal for the Young Reds, Julian Altobelli moves into joint-first in the club’s all-time goalscorers
list alongside Jordan Perruzza.
Andrei Dumitru registered his first assist for Toronto FC II.
Abraham Rodriguez recorded his first clean sheet for TFC II.
Nikk Kadbet -
Manager, Communications, Toronto FC
@nkadbet
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Stats (from MLS NEXT Pro website)
Toronto NYCFC II
Shots 20 16
Shots on Goal 10 4
Blocked Shots 6 6
Total Passes 462 526
Passing Accuracy % 86.8 90.3
Corners 7 7
Total Crosses 3 14
Offsides 3 0
Goalkeeper Saves 4 7
Clearances 6 1
Fouls 7 11
Yellow Cards 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Match Facts
Stadium:York Lions Stadium
Location:Toronto
Referee: Carly Shaw-MacLaren
Asst. Referee 1: Gabrielle Lemieux
Asst. Referee 2: Melissa Snedden
Fourth official: Yusri Rudolf
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