Montreal Impact bring high-flying Toronto FC down to earth with 5-3 win
TORONTO — The Montreal Impact came to Toronto leaking losses and surrounded by a soap opera-like atmosphere. They leave with bragging rights, at least for one night, over the best team in Major League Soccer.
Ignacio Piatti and Anthony Jackson-Hamel each scored twice as the Impact ended their slump in spectacular fashion Wednesday in a wild 5-3 win that derailed, if only temporarily, Toronto FC’s seemingly relentless march towards the Supporters’ Shield.
Toronto striker Tosaint Ricketts made it interesting with goals in the 77th and 79th minutes as the desperate home side looked to claw its way back with the BMO Field crowd of 28,898 roaring it on.
“Tonight was massive,” said Montreal coach Mauro Biello, who has heard it from the fans and his owner in recent days. “We fell into a little bit of a rough spell these last couple of weeks. We dropped some games at home.