DC United vs Toronto FC

26 February 2023 · MLS · 2023

Full time 3 – 2

Half-time: 1–0

Mateusz Klich 13’
Christian Benteke 90’
Theodore Ku-DiPietro 90+8’

Federico Bernardeschi 66’ (pen)
Mark-Anthony Kaye 83’

Match summary

DC United came from behind to win 3-2 at home to Toronto FC, with the winner arriving in stoppage time. DC United led 1-0 at half-time.

In the first half, Mateusz Klich put DC United ahead in the 13th minute. In the second half, Federico Bernardeschi equalised from the penalty spot in the 66th minute, Mark-Anthony Kaye put Toronto FC in front in the 83rd minute, Christian Benteke equalised with a header in the 90th minute, and Theodore Ku-DiPietro won it in stoppage time.

Toronto FC can feel hard done by, creating 2.31 expected goals (xG) from 7 shots to DC United's 0.85 from 10.

Key events

DC United Toronto FC

Kick-off

Mateusz KlichRight foot shot

1-0

13’

34’

Ayo AkinolaLorenzo Insigne

45’

Ayo AkinolaShot on target

Half-time1-0

Second half underway

Russell CanouseFoul

56’

Christian BentekeFoul

60’

66’

Federico BernardeschiPenalty

1-1

Theodore Ku-DiPietroNigel Robertha

67’

Theodore Ku-DiPietroShot on target

76’

77’

Brandon ServaniaAdama Diomandé

Steve BirnbaumMatai Akinmboni

78’

79’

Federico Bernardeschi

Pedro SantosShot on target

79’

83’

Mark-Anthony KayeLeft foot shot

1-2

83’

Federico BernardeschiShot on target

85’

Richie LaryeaTime wasting

Kristian FletcherChristopher Durkin

86’

Jackson HopkinsPedro Santos

86’

Christian BentekeHeader

2-2

90’

Theodore Ku-DiPietroRight foot shot

3-2

90+8’

Full-time3-2

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

DC United 0.85 xGToronto FC 2.31 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Toronto FC attacking DC United attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

DC United 4-4-2 Starting XI

Toronto FC 4-3-3 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Tyler Miller	90′	2	2	52	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


Andy Najar	90′	3	1	–	8	2	46	–	–	–	–
Victor Pálsson	90′	–	1	–	–	–	46	1	–	–	–
Matai Akinmboni Taken off	78′	–	1	1	1	1	36	1	–	–	–
Mohanad Jeahze	90′	4	3	–	5	–	32	2	–	1	–
Pedro Santos Taken off	86′	3	1	–	8	1	19	3	–	–	–
Steve Birnbaum Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	–	–	4	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


Christopher Durkin Taken off	86′	–	–	13	3	0.53	4	–	9	2	2	–
Mateusz Klich	90′	1	–	45	–	0.03	1	2	1	–	–	–
Russell Canouse	90′	–	1	35	1	0.01	3	1	5	2	1
Theodore Ku-DiPietro Came on as a substitute	23′	1	1	8	1	0.24	1	–	1	–	–	–
Jackson Hopkins Came on as a substitute	14′	–	–	4	–	0.00	–	–	–	1	–	–

Forwards3 players


Christian Benteke	90′	1	–	1	1	0.16	0.01	–	8	1	29
Nigel Robertha Taken off	67′	–	–	–	–	–	0.01	–	1	–	13	–
Kristian Fletcher Came on as a substitute	14′	–	–	–	–	–	0.02	1	1	–	7	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Sean Johnson	90′	2	3	26	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


Richie Laryea	90′	2	–	–	7	–	46	1	–	–
Matt Hedges	90′	5	–	–	8	1	63	–	–	–	–
Sigurd Rosted	90′	1	2	–	6	2	60	1	–	–	–
Raoul Petretta	90′	4	–	–	9	2	60	3	–	–	–

Midfielders6 players


Jonathan Osorio	90′	–	–	50	–	0.03	1	–	2	–	–	–
Michael Bradley	90′	–	–	71	1	0.18	2	3	3	–	–	–
Mark-Anthony Kaye	90′	1	–	44	–	0.02	4	2	5	1	–	–
Lorenzo Insigne Taken off	34′	–	–	12	1	0.01	1	1	3	–	1	–
Ayo Akinola Came on as a substitute	56′	–	–	19	–	0.01	–	–	1	–	–	–
Brandon Servania Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	10	–	0.02	–	–	1	–	1	–

Forwards2 players


Federico Bernardeschi	90′	1	–	2	2	0.83	0.39	1	7	4	35
Adama Diomandé Taken off	77′	–	–	–	–	–	0.00	–	2	–	13	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

DC United D L L L L

Toronto FC L L L L L

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: DC United 2-2 Toronto FC, 21 May 22 Next meeting: Toronto FC 2-1 DC United, 27 May 23 All DC United vs Toronto FC meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.