Match Day Voyageurs Final Second Leg - IMFC @ TFC 27 June 7:30pm - Beat The Impact

[OgtheDim]

A Reminder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSU4RzH9Mwo


Beat Them Back to Montreal


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Have At It People

[Red CB Toronto]

A Reminder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSU4RzH9Mwo


Beat Them Back to Montreal


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Have At It People

Looking forward to this match big time, TFC vs. MTL are dams special. I figure the Reds will go all out with this one. Any word if the US Internstionals in Jozy and The General are sticking around for it before heading off to camp in preparation of the Gold Cup?

[TFC1154ever]

Altidore and Bradley will be available for Tuesday ala Kurt Larson

[Initial B]

Altidore off the bench if needed. 3 full games in 7 days is just asking for an injury.

[Yohan]

Mtl lost 4-1 to Crew. Their defence is just horrid. Respect their counter attacks, but there is no reason why TFC can't win vs Mtl.

[Joe Kool]

Mtl lost 4-1 to Crew. Their defence is just horrid. Respect their counter attacks, but there is no reason why TFC can't win vs Mtl.

Question is are they resting guys for Tuesday and that is why they lost so bad? Or did they play their full lineup and they just suck?

[Hugh Jazz]

They played most of their starters. I think a couple of their older players will struggle if they try to play three games in a week.

[James17930]

Altidore off the bench if needed. 3 full games in 7 days is just asking for an injury.

Agreed. Ricketts or Hamilton can start, and hopefully put the game away so that Jozy doesn't need to play.

[Initial B]

They played most of their starters. I think a couple of their older players will struggle if they try to play three games in a week.
Yeah, I think the Impact had the same tired legs problem that Toronto was facing, and they played alot of their starters in Montreal. I think Biello thought that Vanney would play a youth-heavy line-up that would make mistakes and lead to an impact win at home. I think he expected to go with some of his younger players in the second leg and play counterattacking park the bus, but that won't be possible now. His DPs just played two games in a row and they'll have 24 hours less rest than Toronto. I think they will be in some trouble come Wednesday.

[molenshtain]

Literally no better feeling than beating Montreal at home. Can't wait for this one.

[Derko]

Aren't a couple of L'impact players suspended due to yellow card accumulation?

[OgtheDim]

Morrow called into the USMNT Gold Cup squad 23. Bradley and Altidore likely to be called in once it gets to the knock out rounds.

[OgtheDim]

Oh, and in case anybody was wondering, team is taking this game very seriously

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/879378384798838784

I fully expect a midfield of Osrio, Vasquez and Bradley with Seba and Altidore up front and Edwards and Morgan out on the left.

[Red4ever]

♫Celine Dion♫
♫Just for Laughs♫
♫Pierre LaPorte♫

ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh

[Voodooman]

A Reminder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSU4RzH9Mwo


Beat Them Back to Montreal


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Have At It People

I feel like I watch this video at least once every couple weeks.

[OgtheDim]

I get the felling people with TFC remember that home game last August where TFC were on a high and Montreal in the dumps. Montreal won and TFC went into a funk for a couple of months after that.

Always treat Montreal as a tough team. We should win this game outright but its a cup match - weird things happen.

Time to go full throated until hoarse.


Its Toronto and Montreal :scarf:



Time to bring it.



Lets grab that trophy again.

[Section_105]

♫Celine Dion♫
♫Just for Laughs♫
♫Pierre LaPorte♫

ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh




<< Guy Lapointe >>

[Red4ever]

I get the felling people with TFC remember that home game last August where TFC were on a high and Montreal in the dumps. Montreal won and TFC went into a funk for a couple of months after that.

Always treat Montreal as a tough team. We should win this won outright but its a cup match - weird things happen.

Time to go full throated until hoarse.


Its Toronto and Montreal :scarf:



Time to bring it.



Lets grab that trophy again.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to OgtheDim again.

[noimpactinmtl]

Can I say the obvious? This could be the most meaningful derby game of the year.

What do we think of Montreal?

[backbeat]

♫Celine Dion♫
♫Just for Laughs♫
♫Pierre LaPorte♫

ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh





I really hope that is NOT sung because it is rather sick - there is no place for that imho

[khso11]

I think they will put the full line-up for today (3-5-2 / 5-3-2)

--------------Seba-----Jozy-------------
Edwards--Vazquez---Delgado-----Beita
----------------Bradley------------------
---Mavinga------Moor------Zav-------
------------------Irwin-------------------

[Blindside16]

They have to come out and score, so we should be able to catch them on the counter. Their backline is not what it was in previous years. Does anyone know what the yellow cards accumulation rule is for the competition? Both Donadel and Duvall for them have 2 yellows. I expect us to field the strongest line up possible. I think we will look something like:

Irwin
Zavs---Moor ----Mavinga
Morgan---- Bradley---- Edwards
Delgado ----- Vazquez
Seba ------ Hamilton

Subs: Either Jozy or Tos for Hamilton, Chapman for Delgado and the third will be whatever our needs happen to be in the last 15 minutes.

[OgtheDim]

Can I say the obvious? This could be the most meaningful derby game of the year.

What do we think of Montreal?

Nice town....miss the Expos. Impact suck.


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GAME DAY!!!!!! :scarf:

[Red4ever]

What do we think of Montreal?

Shit.

[Captain]

I think they will put the full line-up for today (3-5-2 / 5-3-2)

--------------Seba-----Jozy-------------
Edwards--Vazquez---Delgado-----Beita
----------------Bradley------------------
---Mavinga------Moor------Zav-------

------------------Irwin-------------------

Don't forget we have to start at least three Canadians.
I expect to see Edwards, Osorio and either Hamilton or Rickets to start.

[ronzilla]

Hamilton > Ricketts

Ricketts is better off the bench.

[Derko]

I really hope that is NOT sung because it is rather sick - there is no place for that imho

Good luck with that!!

[Carefree]

Good luck with that!!

About as tasteful as the song celebrating Man United players dying in a plane crash in Munich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4Toq2lkWg

I like to think we're better than that, but sadly, I know we're not.

[Yohan]

Hamilton > Ricketts

Ricketts is better off the bench.

It depends on whether Mtl try to push forward to get that goal they need from the start of the game. If they play aggressive, start Ricketts, if they sit back and look to nick a goal, sub in Ricketts 2nd half. I think Mtl has a lot of tired legs, so I'd just start Ricketts.

[Derko]

About as tasteful as the song celebrating Man United players dying in a plane crash in Munich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4Toq2lkWg

I like to think we're better than that, but sadly, I know we're not.

It was always in poor taste

[molenshtain]

About as tasteful as the song celebrating Man United players dying in a plane crash in Munich.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb4Toq2lkWg

I like to think we're better than that, but sadly, I know we're not.

They have similarly bad songs about us. It's a 200 year old cultural rivalry. Kind of hard to say "keep it clean" at this point.

Also: poking fun at their cultural history is a far cry from the munich song making fun of a whole team dying.

[Joe Kool]

I have had a terrible time making it to games this year for a variety of reasons beyond my control. Half way mark in the season and I have been to only 2 games so far which is crazy bad for me. Every previous year up to this point I would have maybe only missed 1 or 2 games half way through the season. I am going tonight though baby. Yeah!!!! Can't concentrate at work so on here babbling away. Let's go Reds!!! I want a reason to stay for the fireworks!

[Section_105]

!!! I want a reason to stay for the fireworks!

yeah, it's dangerous to plan fireworks when these 'clowns' are coming to town. We should beat them but they have a habit of being true shit disturbers.

[Joe Kool]

yeah, it's dangerous to plan fireworks when these 'clowns' are coming to town. We should beat them but they have a habit of being true shit disturbers.

Yeah they can be. I was standing below the Impact supporters one of the times we beat them and they ripped out one of the seats and threw it down to ground level along with a lit flare at the TFC fans below so I have first hand experience with that. Flare just missed me and my kids.

[Kaz]

They have similarly bad songs about us. It's a 200 year old cultural rivalry. Kind of hard to say "keep it clean" at this point.

Also: poking fun at their cultural history is a far cry from the munich song making fun of a whole team dying.

In fairness Toronto did in part change it's name from York because it was trying to clean up it's image. Toronto has always been a little dirty and nasty :)

[Section_105]

Yeah they can be. I was standing below the Impact supporters one of the times we beat them and they ripped out one of the seats and threw it down to ground level along with a lit flare at the TFC fans below so I have first hand experience with that. Flare just missed me and my kids.

yup. I love MTL but the Limp Act fans may be the largest congregation of douchebags on the planet. and their bell is american (best childish taunt I've got right now)

[Fort York Redcoat]

yup. I love MTL but the Limp Act fans may be the largest congregation of douchebags on the planet. and their bell is american (best childish taunt I've got right now)

Surprised Union Support haven't done anything about that...:)

[C.Ronaldo]

limact fans suck

but you cant hate city that lets you buy booze at the corner store and mastered smoked meat

[molenshtain]

limact fans suck

but you cant hate city that lets you buy booze at the corner store and mastered smoked meat

Nah, trust me. Live there for any portion of your life and you learn to hate it at least just a little.

it's certainly no toronto.

[backbeat]

It was always in poor taste

Pierre LaPorte was murdered - to me that's way out of line

[backbeat]

They have similarly bad songs about us. It's a 200 year old cultural rivalry. Kind of hard to say "keep it clean" at this point.

Also: poking fun at their cultural history is a far cry from the munich song making fun of a whole team dying.

Pierre LaPorte being murdered is poking fun at their cultural history? really?

i hate the Impact but I don't get this at all.

[Section_105]

Almost Game Time. Down with the Limp Act!

[khso11]

Don't forget we have to start at least three Canadians.
I expect to see Edwards, Osorio and either Hamilton or Rickets to start.

That's true, good call out.

[BeachTory]

so, never too early to start whining and whinging for viable game streams. share em if you got em. asking for a friend, bien sur

[ronzilla]

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/879829445363867649

[stevieeatworld]

so, never too early to start whining and whinging for viable game streams. share em if you got em. asking for a friend, bien sur


I am said friend!

[James17930]

http://cdn.livetvcdn.net/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=727042&lang=en&eid=541568&lid=727042&ci=1861&si=1

Hopefully someone finds a good YouTube one. I wasn't able to.

[TFC_4_Life]

Thanks for the link. Have not found youtube link yet.

[James17930]

This one's actually better:

http://cdn.livetvcdn.net/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=726943&lang=en&eid=541568&lid=726943&ci=1861&si=1

[BeachTory]

http://cdn.livetvcdn.net/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=727042&lang=en&eid=541568&lid=727042&ci=1861&si=1

is working for me.....chrome on PC

[Yohan]

Oh Ricketts.... Giovinco is not going to pass to you this game again

[PizzaEatingYeti]

better quality stream here:
http://www.sportingvideo.org/20170627/vv5952c5d514b781.23453579-1724664.html

[notthesun]

Bah. Bad luck with that bounce after Mavinga's tackle...

[PizzaEatingYeti]

Tabla is by far the best player Canada produced in the last 1000 years.

[tfcfans]

Unbelievable --- push forward to win, not pass 30x across the field back and forth....possession is only great if you do something with it......

[ronzilla]

Poor defensive play by Moor results in goal.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

I'm afraid this one not to turn into one of those games where we score 1 goal from 6 big chances, and Montreal from 2 big chances.

[notthesun]

Vanney probably didn't want it, but this game needs Altidore. Ricketts doesn't link up well in build up play, and it's only made worse that Montreal is parking the bus, giving him little time and space.

[DSouzaZ]

Giovinco is a waste of spot in the XI on some days. Ricketts only makes it worse

[James17930]

Vanney probably didn't want it, but this game needs Altidore. Ricketts doesn't link up well in build up play, and it's only made worse that Montreal is parking the bus, giving him little time and space.

Oh he'll be coming in for sure.

[JavierMartini]

that was terrible from bradley ugh

[General Woolfe]

Poor first half from the Reds

However, we should be facing 10 men here. The referee bottled giving Fisher the red he deserved. He had absolutely no intention of playing the ball and could have seriously injured Beta there. Vanney needs to pull Edwards at halftime. The young man has been woeful the first half. We need greater penetration between midfield and the forward line. I also think Jozy would do far better than Ricketts in reading the forward pass and linking with Seba.

[ronzilla]

2 great chances blown by ricketss, Hamilton was a much better starting option. Giovinco is just awesome. Not liking Vasquesz so far.

[ronzilla]

Giovinco is a waste of spot in the XI on some days. Ricketts only makes it worse


Lol you got to be shitting, hes been the best player on the field so far.

[nonc]

Everyone sucked that half except Bradley, Mavinga and Beitashour.

[PizzaEatingYeti]

I don't know what's up with Edwards, he was off his usual form in the last 2-3 weeks.
Very weak today...

[Hamilton_Red]

Pierre LaPorte being murdered is poking fun at their cultural history? really?

i hate the Impact but I don't get this at all.

Seconded. He was killed in an act of terrorism. A country should come together when these thing happen. TFC need to take a high road & be Canada's team.
There is plenty to poke fun at - this is in bad taste. I don't care what other team's fans do or say. We are better than that.

[nonc]

It is not professional from Jozy to have 0 left foot ability

[ag futbol]

Gantar should not even be a men's league official.

[ensco]

That is what Gio needed to get going!

[Batman]

what a great goal by Seba. True class.

[andyboy]

Who is this cat Ballou?

[notthesun]

Edwards has been so shaky today. I guess I shouldn't be expecting standout performances from a rookie game in and game out though...

[Yohan]

Who is this cat Ballou?
Mtl's wunderkind. Played for Canadian U18 but might be considering playing for Ivory Coast. He's fun to watch though

[Batman]

<p>
I am fearing Oduro coming on late. That guy is deadly against us it seems.</p>

[tfcfans]

The chippy play is only going to increase from here on out.....

[Yohan]

Ciman is having helluva game for Impact.

[ronzilla]

<p>
I am fearing Oduro potentially coming on late. That guy is deadly against us it seems.</p>

I agree 100% he worries me.

[Yohan]

Piatti subbed off. That's a break for us

[JavierMartini]

open fucking net, open fucking header. jesus altidore looking like barett on that one.

[Batman]

last thing we need is another 30 minutes with this jammed up schedule. Jeezuz Altidore.. WTF

[Batman]

he wiped Seba out there no question

[ag futbol]

The number of calls Gantar has missed this game is awe inspiring.

Caldwell can't seem to understand why a studs up tackle on a guys leg is a foul.

[CBTFC]

What a piece of shit garbage referee Gantar is.

[Tyler]

open fucking net, open fucking header. jesus altidore looking like barett on that one.

Chad Barrett scored on his header opportunity against Montreal in the Vees Cup tie.

[ronzilla]

Honestly that was not a red card. Harsh call but I'm not going to complain.

[Tyler]

Gio should have drawn the peno there. Gantar has lost the plot.

[Batman]

Fantastic goal!!!
Congratulations
Canadian Champions
Toronto FC

[Tyler]

Holy fack what a finish!

[ronzilla]

Giovinco is unstoppable. What a beast, what a game !!!

[ag futbol]

Yes!!!

[StokeciTFC]

Funny feelings just occurred in many organs.

[James17930]

Oo, baby. What a game.

[GabrielHurl]

Wowowowowwowowow!!!!!!!!!!!!

[General Woolfe]

Seba's back!!!

What a performance from the wee man. His first goal in particular was a thing of beauty. Scrappy game but nice to win our second trophy of the season. Two more to go...

Onward and upwards :scarf:

[Eastend]

Honestly that was not a red card. Harsh call but I'm not going to complain.

Agree. But ref showed he lost the plot so...

[Davenport]

Agree. But ref showed he lost the plot so...

I presume the ref is Canadian ? He was shocking. Canadian football has improved but the refs are still terrible. No understanding of the game at all.

[Leedsoronto]

Montreal can't complain as that was a 100% stone wall penalty shout we missed out on

[nonc]

It evened out but of course you'd rather the ref call those 2 plays correctly instead of butchering them. Great win, well spoken Moor.

[ag futbol]

I presume the ref is Canadian ? He was shocking. Canadian football has improved but the refs are still terrible. No understanding of the game at all.
That has to go down as one of the worst performances I've ever seen by a professional official. On balance, I think we'd have won regardless but he screwed up a lot.

[0bl1vious]

Is it just me or is Delgado really trying and doing an amazing job of emulating Cheyrou? He was a pure protege this game.

[notthesun]

2015 Giovinco tonight. Put the team on his back.

Gantar proves again he's just not good enough. Horrible game management and decisions.

[Davenport]

That has to go down as one of the worst performances I've ever seen by a professional official. On balance, I think we'd have won regardless but he screwed up a lot.

You never know, it's a funny old game, but when their best player went off injured it really helped. A stonewall penalty turned down then Bernier was unjustly sent off. Two wrongs etc....

[Davenport]

Is it just me or is Delgado really trying and doing an amazing job of emulating Cheyrou? He was a pure protege this game.\\

It's just you. He's the same as Chapman, Endoh and Osorio. Very lucky to be making up the numbers.

[Shakes McQueen]

Seba's reaction to the game winner was awesome. He completely lost his shit and jumped the ad board to get to the supporters.

I love this group of guys we've got, so fucking much. They clearly love being a part of this team, and being here. I know winning tends to do that, but after so many years of infighting and misery, it's just so rewarding to see. I'm actually welling up a little while I type this, haha.

[Leedsoronto]

You never know, it's a funny old game, but when their best player went off injured it really helped. A stonewall penalty turned down then Bernier was unjustly sent off. Two wrongs etc....

Yeh but all that action was in the Montreal half of the field, we were dominating the game at that time and the never lose mentality pushed TFC over the line

[ManUtd4ever]

I genuinely love this team.

[TFC_4_Life]

What a great group of players and personalities. A team that is worthy of its fans.

[JavierMartini]

Chad Barrett scored on his header opportunity against Montreal in the Vees Cup tie.

dosent make up for the literal 25? open nets he missed. We won regardless with goals in hand.

[Eastend]

Seba's reaction to the game winner was awesome. He completely lost his shit and jumped the ad board to get to the supporters.

I love this group of guys we've got, so fucking much. They clearly love being a part of this team, and being here. I know winning tends to do that, but after so many years of infighting and misery, it's just so rewarding to see. I'm actually welling up a little while I type this, haha.

Loved Seba' s post game interview...in English.

[JuliquE]

Seba's reaction to the game winner was awesome. He completely lost his shit and jumped the ad board to get to the supporters.

I love this group of guys we've got, so fucking much. They clearly love being a part of this team, and being here. I know winning tends to do that, but after so many years of infighting and misery, it's just so rewarding to see. I'm actually welling up a little while I type this, haha.
Not an uncommon reaction for me, either, mate, and I suspect a great many others.

What a magnificent night.

[Eastend]

I genuinely love this team.



What a great group of players and personalities. A team that is worthy of its fans.

++++

[ensco]

I genuinely love this team.

Yeah.

[sully]

So this means games in February and March next year in toronto, right?

[Eastend]

So this means games in February and March next year in toronto, right?

And no extra game in August?

[Initial B]

Wow, my son and I scared the cats when Gio scored that last goal on a perfect pass from Edwards. I think some people need to go back and edit their comments from earlier. But to me, this game showed the difference in quality between Osorio and Delgado. Marky provided the midfield spark that was missing compared to Oso.

This rivalry just gets more and more epic. I feel this is much more intense than even the Cascadia rivalries have ever been.

[OgtheDim]

Wonderful game. Great team. Supporters and fans brought it.

Best rivalry in the league

[ronzilla]

Yeah you have to give credit to Edwards for setting up game winning goal. What a ball.

[C.Ronaldo]

Ref really ruined the game. It was a disaster from the get go

[notthesun]

I'm really excited to see what this group can do in the CCL. Another 100k in allocation in the bag too now after having qualified as well.

[izzyzz]

What an epic night at BMO field!!

P. S. We need a new drummer dammit! :)

[OgtheDim]

Going to play this for many many years.

Seba's goal against NYRB

Cheyrou in extra time


Then there is this one

https://twitter.com/torontofc/status/879882706687062016

[TheGoodson]

\\

It's just you. He's the same as Chapman, Endoh and Osorio. Very lucky to be making up the numbers.

I'm not sure what you have been watching this season but Delgado has been playing fantastic since Vanney inserted him into the starting line up. He gives the midfield balance as prior to him in the lineup there was no balance with cooper or osorio instead. He has been a revelation this year. The best part is he is only 22 and he is an integeral part of this team

[MightyDM]

Seba's reaction to the game winner was awesome. He completely lost his shit and jumped the ad board to get to the supporters.

I love this group of guys we've got, so fucking much. They clearly love being a part of this team, and being here. I know winning tends to do that, but after so many years of infighting and misery, it's just so rewarding to see. I'm actually welling up a little while I type this, haha.

yes. Exactly.

[MightyDM]

Wow, my son and I scared the cats when Gio scored that last goal on a perfect pass from Edwards. I think some people need to go back and edit their comments from earlier. But to me, this game showed the difference in quality between Osorio and Delgado. Marky provided the midfield spark that was missing compared to Oso.

This rivalry just gets more and more epic. I feel this is much more intense than even the Cascadia rivalries have ever been.

brilliant game, but not a game to testify about Delgado. He was poor and occasionally mediocre. Oso was very strong. Vanney usually gets things right but this substitution didn't work.

i don't dispute that Delgado has had very good games this year, but this wasn't one of them. Tons of mistakes.

[barticusz]

Lots of talk about players but little mention of Bradley. I only got to watch the highlights but he featured in most of the chances shown with his pin point passing tonight. That and he stole the ball from Tabla to give us that one last opportunity.

This team though.. damn it feels so good to have a team we can be proud of. Work ethic, skill, personalities, and a completely unselfish attitude. It's all about TFC. Love it.

[Couchy81]

Man what a fuckin game. Watchin the replay right after gettin home haha were gonna beat montreal on replay in 5 minutes tune in !!!!

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKhUoYf-4o

[charlieocc]

I can't stop giggling at Seba's postgame interview with KJ. Haven't seen him that happy in ages.

[molenshtain]

Delgado was demonstrably better than Osorio tonight. We're were much better when he was on, and our first goal doesn't happen if Osorio is on the field instead. He's growing to be an incredibly good player. Very Dax McCarty-ish performance from him tonight.

Nothing better than beating Montreal at Home in the summer. Giovinco cementing his legacy with that performance tonight.

This team is amazing and I love every player and I hope even just for their sake they go on and win the treble this year. They deserve it.

[molenshtain]

And if anyone wants lots of the more intimate video type content from last tonight I highly suggest Waking the reds piece. You will at the ver yleast get to witness Tosaint Ricketts dancing to 'summer of 69' by Bryan Adams. Worth it.

Side note: Does Bradley really have a massive Celtic Cross tattooed on the inside of his arm. I've never seen that before. It's quite the...bold choice lets say, given it's connotations.

[khso11]

I see that a few reporters have been critical of Bradley running towards the ref asking for Bernier to be sent off. I don't think Bradley deserved to be criticized for that. It was the events that lead up to the emotional charge by Bradley.

The obvious red card for Fisher's tackle on Beita, the missed PK call, and multiple dirty clips from behind by Impact players have lead to this situation. I understand its a derby game and Gantar was letting everything go, but some fouls were too obvious and blatant. If I was a player on the pitch, I would do the exact same thing Bradley did, too much was at stake. Sometimes refs just won't wake up until players show it to them.

It was too much, and I wonder what would happen if Montreal scored the final minute goal instead of us, I bet all the reporters would be criticizing Gantar for not doing his job....then it would be too late, wouldn't it? Call me bias, but I am on Bradley's side for this one.

[CBTFC]

I'm not sure what you have been watching this season but Delgado has been playing fantastic since Vanney inserted him into the starting line up. He gives the midfield balance as prior to him in the lineup there was no balance with cooper or osorio instead. He has been a revelation this year. The best part is he is only 22 and he is an integeral part of this team

I agree with you, Delgado's 100+ games experience in MLS really shows.

We continue to have a complete steal of a player with him from that Chivas USA dispersal draft.

[OgtheDim]

brilliant game, but not a game to testify about Delgado. He was poor and occasionally mediocre. Oso was very strong....

Everybody in my part of 221 was saying exactly the opposite. Osorio was his usual 3 touch, pass it back don't go forward self. Delgado found the spaces and did 1 touch passes. The only time he did more then 3 touches, he botched a chance.

[MightyDM]

Delgado was demonstrably better than Osorio tonight. We're were much better when he was on, and our first goal doesn't happen if Osorio is on the field instead. He's growing to be an incredibly good player. Very Dax McCarty-ish performance from him tonight.

not the night to be praising Delgado. No question he has raised his game this year but he was nearly invisible for most of the time he was on, one or two plays with Beita aside. And Osorio was strong, in the right positions, and effective in his time on the pitch. Some good attacking passes, strong defensive play and workrate, and ball control generally. His one mistake was on the pass to Ricketts but it looked like Ricketts made the wrong run.

i continue to be baffled that Oso gets so little love on these boards.

[MightyDM]

Everybody in my part of 221 was saying exactly the opposite. Osorio was his usual 3 touch, pass it back don't go forward self. Delgado found the spaces and did 1 touch passes. The only time he did more then 3 touches, he botched a chance.

He made several good passes in the offensive end. Yes, he was also conservative with the ball at times but the game dictated that in certain moments. Very strong defensive work rate.

My section was groaning too - about Delgado. He really looked off and a step behind until the last few minutes.

[MightyDM]

Man what a fuckin game. Watchin the replay right after gettin home haha were gonna beat montreal on replay in 5 minutes tune in !!!!


Where did you find the replay? Would love to watch again.

[molenshtain]

not the night to be praising Delgado. No question he has raised his game this year but he was nearly invisible for most of the time he was on, one or two plays with Beita aside. And Osorio was strong, in the right positions, and effective in his time on the pitch. Some good attacking passes, strong defensive play and workrate, and ball control generally. His one mistake was on the pass to Ricketts but it looked like Ricketts made the wrong run.

i continue to be baffled that Oso gets so little love on these boards.

They ran through our midfield by overloading the middle on their only goal. Part of that was Bradley, but with Delgado out there that doesn't happen. His positioning is better and his ball winning skills are better.

His direct 20 yard entry pass to Bradley kept the Impact pegged back and led to our first goal. He drew the red card on Bernier. He helped pressure the ball and win it back for the final goal. I'm skeptical that Osorio could have accomplished any of that.

It's not Osorio bashing. and I want to be really clear about that. I love that guy to death. you cut him open and he bleeds TFC. watching him run to the supporters immediatly after the final whistle of the Montreal game is everything that's beautiful about this team and this city.

He just really doesn't fit in the lineup when he's out there with Bradley and Vazquez, meaning he can't start games. I Still think Oso's a talented player who can thrive in the right role, like he did two years ago in the diamond. I'm positive that if we ever go back to the diamond or he finds another team that plays that formation and gives him a similar role he'll be back to being an above average MLS midfielder. He'd be a great fit in a Jason Kreis team for instance

He's just really the opposite of what is needed in that third midfield spot beside Vazquez and Bradley unfortunately.

[tfcfans]

For those that have cable (us dinosaurs) - TSN2 is showing it again at 10pm tonight (Wednesday).....I PVR this stuff on game day anyways so the rewatch last night was epic....😄

After last years Montreal epic game I asked if somebody could create a DVD keepsake and after much ridicule about streaming and downloading (ha ha ha) and "who wants a silly hard copy of a game" and such, eventually a beautiful piece was made as a keepsake and more than myself was interested in such a piece.....not suggesting anything similar be created about last nights game.....but....😄😄😄😄😄

[MightyDM]

That's helpful. TSN2 it is tonight then. Guessing numbers will be low in Montreal. Has anyone seen a replay of Fishers body check on Beitashour? Would be interesting to see.

[ensco]

Fisher's bodycheck would get an immediate red in any league in the world. I think that was the single worst refereed game that I have seen in years.

How could Steven Caldwell argue repeatedly on the broadcast the the Fisher "tackle" on Beita was a yellow? Somehow that made me madder than the tackle itself.

[OgtheDim]

There was a time in the NHL when a check like that got you 5 and a game misconduct. Which is why I don't watch that league anymore.

[Joe Kool]

Fisher's bodycheck would get an immediate red in any league in the world. I think that was the single worst refereed game that I have seen in years.

How could Steven Caldwell argue repeatedly on the broadcast the the Fisher "tackle" on Beita was a yellow? Somehow that made me madder than the tackle itself.

I find Caldwell does that all the time and it annoys me. He seems to downplay almost every foul especially for some reason against TFC. I figure he is trying to show how tough he is since being a former CB or something. Maybe trying to show he is impartial being a former TFC player but then overcompensating. I like the guy. But that part annoys me.

[TheGoodson]

When I got home last night I saw the replay of the second half.... Gantar is the worst, he lost control of the game there were fouls on both sides that weren't called. The pk non call was the worst miss of the game. Bernier's red shouldn't have been a red, but if he called the pk that would have been Fishers second yellow and therefore they would have been down a man anyways. Delgado and Jozy made the difference to turn this game around from Jozy's presence occupying two defenders and Delgado's quick touches and smart movement. Kudos for Vanney to make that changes, he has really grown since his hiring.

Well done to the crowd tonight it was loud from the get go and when Seba scored the winner it was incredible, even on the replay you could feel the excitement


I'm still buzzing at work today... Nights like yesterday make the last 10 years worth it

[Joe Kool]

I am at the back of 114. I totally missed the winning goal because all I could see was flags from where I was. A bit disappointed at that. I think it is time to relocate for me since I go to not only chant and support but also I want to see the game. I missed many exciting plays last night and it really started to get to me. I expect the occasional flag obstruction but at times there were flags up that weren't even being waved so was constantly blocking one part of the field.

[Derko]

I am at the back of 114. I totally missed the winning goal because all I could see was flags from where I was. A bit disappointed at that. I think it is time to relocate for me since I go to not only chant and support but also I want to see the game. I missed many exciting plays last night and it really started to get to me. I expect the occasional flag obstruction but at times there were flags up that weren't even being waved so was constantly blocking one part of the field.

We are in the upper half of 110 and whilst being a supporters section, there is all the revelry that comes with it, but rarely miss any action. What a great game, what a great team, what a great group of supporters

[TFC Cityboy]

I am at the back of 114. I totally missed the winning goal because all I could see was flags from where I was. A bit disappointed at that. I think it is time to relocate for me since I go to not only chant and support but also I want to see the game. I missed many exciting plays last night and it really started to get to me. I expect the occasional flag obstruction but at times there were flags up that weren't even being waved so was constantly blocking one part of the field.

what started the trouble at the top of 114 last night? saw security go steaming in ...

[Captain]

I can't stop giggling at Seba's postgame interview with KJ. Haven't seen him that happy in ages.

Does anyone have a link to this interview? I can only see interviews from Vanney, Edwards and Irwin on the TFC website.

[flatpicker]

I am at the back of 114. I totally missed the winning goal because all I could see was flags from where I was. A bit disappointed at that. I think it is time to relocate for me since I go to not only chant and support but also I want to see the game. I missed many exciting plays last night and it really started to get to me. I expect the occasional flag obstruction but at times there were flags up that weren't even being waved so was constantly blocking one part of the field.


We are in the upper half of 110 and whilst being a supporters section, there is all the revelry that comes with it, but rarely miss any action. What a great game, what a great team, what a great group of supporters


I'm a bit conflicted on this issue. I am also near the top of 114. Thankfully, not dead centre since that would probably cause me to miss most of the game. I'm glad for the flags and the energetic support. But I also think there could be times now and then that they lower the flag. Maybe Toronto has a corner kick at that end... might be nice to put them down for a couple minutes for us to watch that. Maybe Toronto is putting on a lot of pressure in that end... ditto. At the same time I'm happy that they are constantly being waved because it looks good and boosts excitement. There were several moments when I had to watch the big screen in order to see the play that was right in front of me. There's no easy answer. It's a supporters section.

[flatpicker]

what started the trouble at the top of 114 last night? saw security go steaming in ...


That was not far from me. It was people getting upset with jack-asses who insist on stomping their feet trying to trick people during the slow clap. There was another guy I could see doing that and I wanted to stomp him. Shit like that is juvenile and disrespectful to the fans and team. If you are one of those people... fuck off!! (not "you" as in Cityboy... I mean "you" as in anyone reading this... lol)

[TFC Cityboy]

That was not far from me. It was people getting upset with jack-asses who insist on stomping their feet trying to trick people during the slow clap. There was another guy I could see doing that and I wanted to stomp him. Shit like that is juvenile and disrespectful to the fans and team. If you are one of those people... fuck off!! (not "you" as in Cityboy... I mean "you" as in anyone reading this... lol)
a mate of mine in 114 was verbally abused and threatened last night for not joining in the clap by one of the black shirts in there. Yup.

[flatpicker]

a mate of mine in 114 was verbally abused and threatened last night for not joining in the clap by one of the black shirts in there. Yup.

Well that's dumb, but that's different from this situation.
The folks from Inebriatti got fed up with pricks who think it's hilarious to fuck with the slow clap.
So things got heated.

[Joe Kool]

what started the trouble at the top of 114 last night? saw security go steaming in ...

From what I could tell it was started by some people trying to throw off the chant where everyone had their arms in the air doing the clap (can't recall the name is for it). Some people were doing a double stomp on the stands which was getting half the section to clap off time and throwing off some nearby sections too. Some guys started yelling at other guys to stop screwing it up then a little pushing turned to alot of pushing then a little chaos. Added to the mix of course was it was late in the game so everyone was full or drink and it was a time in the game where some bullshit calls seemed to be going against us so tension was high so I am sure that added to it as well. Fights broke out in two different parts of 114 but security was on top of it pretty quick and diffused the situation.

[molenshtain]

reallly freakin enjoying the hand-wringing and whining from Montreal today and after the game.

One note on the Bernier call: everyone seems to be acting like that was a wrong call, a makeup call even. Even people who aren't looking at this through blue and black lenses. Bernier put his studs on Delgado's ankle, or at the very least was reckless/dumb enough to put himself in a position where it could be seen that way. It was a significantly more reckless tackle IMO than Fisher's first. Delgado made a meal of it but I think it was still 100% red card worthy. Idk what everyone else is seeing.

[Joe Kool]

I'm a bit conflicted on this issue. I am also near the top of 114. Thankfully, not dead centre since that would probably cause me to miss most of the game. I'm glad for the flags and the energetic support. But I also think there could be times now and then that they lower the flag. Maybe Toronto has a corner kick at that end... might be nice to put them down for a couple minutes for us to watch that. Maybe Toronto is putting on a lot of pressure in that end... ditto. At the same time I'm happy that they are constantly being waved because it looks good and boosts excitement. There were several moments when I had to watch the big screen in order to see the play that was right in front of me. There's no easy answer. It's a supporters section.

I hear ya. I like the flags and don't want them to be banned or anything so that is not what I am saying at all but using some respectful timing would be better in my opinion like they have been doing most of the games I made it to this season which unfortunately haven't been too many as opposed to other years. Last season it wasn't too bad either with the flags. Last night there were some points where alot of the waving stopped and the flags were just up blowing in the wind I guess because the action picked up in front of 114 on the field so the flag wavers stopped to watch because their view is fine but it became a solid obstruction for anyone behind. At least if a flag is waving you see glimpses of action. A stopped flag is like standing behind a pillar. Many would say if you don't like it then move and maybe I will if I can. Not looking to start a big debate about flags at BMO because we have been down that road. I just noticed a change from the last game I was at to this game. I know it is a supporter section and there will be occasional obstructions but this was more permanent and not so much occasional in my opinion. Just giving my two cents.

[GhostKiller]

From what I could tell it was started by some people trying to throw off the chant where everyone had their arms in the air doing the clap (can't recall the name is for it). Some people were doing a double stomp on the stands which was getting half the section to clap off time and throwing off some nearby sections too. Some guys started yelling at other guys to stop screwing it up then a little pushing turned to alot of pushing then a little chaos. Added to the mix of course was it was late in the game so everyone was full or drink and it was a time in the game where some bullshit calls seemed to be going against us so tension was high so I am sure that added to it as well. Fights broke out in two different parts of 114 but security was on top of it pretty quick and diffused the situation.
Good. Fuck those guys. It's a supreme dick move to take something thats supposed to bring the whole stadium together and make it about yourself. I'm glad the message is if your going to be a cunt someone's gonna put you in your lane.

[Voodooman]

As one of the flag wavers in 112 with my younger brother. This is something we have really kept a focus on. Whenever action on far side of the field, flags are okay or during stoppages. Anything close we always bring down the flags as quickly as possible to let people see.
Hopefully those in 112 have been good with the flags we have had, cause we get it!

Just chiming in since its being discussed.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I agree with you, Delgado's 100+ games experience in MLS really shows.

We continue to have a complete steal of a player with him from that Chivas USA dispersal draft.

I remember his name from highlights from those days and knew with a team around him he'd contribute. Was very happy to hear his name again that draft day.

But he will always be Marky to me.:D

He's STILL only 22? Definitely Marky.g:D

[Fort York Redcoat]

Good. Fuck those guys. It's a supreme dick move to take something thats supposed to bring the whole stadium together and make it about yourself. I'm glad the message is if your going to be a cunt someone's gonna put you in your lane.

Fucking with the slow clap with a foot stomp. How entirely NA. The irony of those English Bean Boys (If in fact it's still them up there).

[Fort York Redcoat]

What an epic night at BMO field!!

P. S. We need a new drummer dammit! :)

We need MORE drummers. That's for sure. It's good to have options.

[TFC Cityboy]

Fucking with the slow clap with a foot stomp. How entirely NA. The irony of those English Bean Boys (If in fact it's still them up there).
not sure who it was but I love the moniker "The English bean boys" if you are referring to us lot at the top of 115...not sure how the Irish lads would feel tho...perhaps we start a new SG "The Bean Boys" ;)

[Fort York Redcoat]

Seba's reaction to the game winner was awesome. He completely lost his shit and jumped the ad board to get to the supporters.

I love this group of guys we've got, so fucking much. They clearly love being a part of this team, and being here. I know winning tends to do that, but after so many years of infighting and misery, it's just so rewarding to see. I'm actually welling up a little while I type this, haha.

Seconded and Thirded. Quoted for further posterity.

[Fort York Redcoat]

not sure who it was but I love the moniker "The English bean boys" if you are referring to us lot at the top of 115...not sure how the Irish lads would feel tho...perhaps we start a new SG "The Bean Boys" ;)

Welcome to it. My reference is the irony of the English support from that area since day one using the foot stomp I remember best from NA sports and "We Will Rock You."

I mean, that is, if the issue is the NA style of support and not just being petty vs the one group in front of them. Which is possible.

Meh. I'm the last person who will mourn the slow clap.

But glad so many have fun with it.

[ronzilla]

Great highlight video - Watching it almost made me ball my eyes out.

BEKhUoYf-4o


If it's not working, copy/paste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKhUoYf-4o

[Fort York Redcoat]

Great highlight video - Watching it almost made me ball my eyes out.

BEKhUoYf-4o


If it's not working, copy/paste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKhUoYf-4o

FYI

removing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKhUoYf-4o)

from the link makes it the pretty link above.

[paul-collins]

Meh. I'm the last person who will mourn the slow clap.

But glad so many have fun with it.
... including the team, so ... (Did Gio pull his shoulder banging the drum?)

[Captain]

That's helpful. TSN2 it is tonight then. Guessing numbers will be low in Montreal. Has anyone seen a replay of Fishers body check on Beitashour? Would be interesting to see.

One of the clips on the TSN website shows the hit on Beita. It cuts off right after but you see the hit.

[samuraizero]

LOL, does Edwards eat shit going over the advertisements towards supporters?

https://youtu.be/BEKhUoYf-4o?t=311

[Section_105]

LOL, does Edwards eat shit going over the advertisements towards supporters?

https://youtu.be/BEKhUoYf-4o?t=311


Yup, cleats on concrete = no traction and being amped up out of your skull = not giving a damn. his jump into the crowd was some serious vert. I was howling when I saw that at home

[Fort York Redcoat]

I still need to know how this seeding is going to work.

If we're pot one then great but if not then we'll most likely play an LMX team out the gate if they want to avoid MLS match ups first round.

Love that there's another tourney starting in Aug to find the best o the rest.

[Davenport]

reallly freakin enjoying the hand-wringing and whining from Montreal today and after the game.

One note on the Bernier call: everyone seems to be acting like that was a wrong call, a makeup call even. Even people who aren't looking at this through blue and black lenses. Bernier put his studs on Delgado's ankle, or at the very least was reckless/dumb enough to put himself in a position where it could be seen that way. It was a significantly more reckless tackle IMO than Fisher's first. Delgado made a meal of it but I think it was still 100% red card worthy. Idk what everyone else is seeing.

Watch it again, and again..it wasn't even a yellow. Football is a physical game, he won the ball and happened to follow through, but not intentionally. Terrible decision by a poor ref.

We would have won but it tilted the match in our favour massively.

[samuraizero]

Terrible decision by a poor ref..

Seems to be a common theme on the night

[molenshtain]

Watch it again, and again..it wasn't even a yellow. Football is a physical game, he won the ball and happened to follow through, but not intentionally. Terrible decision by a poor ref.

We would have won but it tilted the match in our favour massively.

I have. I'm fine with disagreeing with some. You just can't go in for a tackle with your foot coming down over the ball like that. Even if he mostly got the ball it still constitutes a reckless tackle.

[TheGoodson]

At the end of the day Bernier put the referee in position to make a decision....

Correct me if I am wrong wasn't this the ref that screwed us against Chicago wand Bradely lost his shit after the game?

[tfcfans]

I know it is hard to be objective when we are so passionate about the results but I think there is some degree of agreement that a penalty on Seba was warranted as Fisher clearly takes out his legs after the ball has been touched forward in the box which should also have been a second yellow on him and an ejection --- the straight red on Bernier was clearly too harsh in most peoples opinion, I agree with most that it was likely a simple free kick at best and a yellow at worst --- all the griping from the Montreal side about the straight Red (that specific point has some merit to me as a harsh decision), very neatly omits the part about the likely penalty and red that Mtl deserved to have awarded against them some 3 minutes earlier which would have been an even bigger advantage to Toronto in terms of the likely final result (a penalty and a man sent off vs a man sent off a few minutes later).....you can't just take out the parts of the story that suit your narrative and omit the rest.....oh wait, that's the internet, I forgot.... :)

On another note --- The sound (close your eyes when you replay it) after the winner is very reminiscent of the sound after the Bautista (bat flip) HR in Game 5 against the Rangers in 2015 (even more than the EE blast last year) --- I have been fortunate to be able to attend a lot of the great and not so great sporting moments in this city (including Joe Carter's HR and heart breakers like Game 7 against the Kings in 1993 and MLS Cup last year) and the "whoosh" of noise that erupts in a split second moment like that is an unmistakable sound and the sheer unconstrained joy that follows is the reason we all follow sports I would imagine.....as my daughter and I were agonizing during the last 10 minutes she looked at me saying, "my stomach is in knots and I can't take it", and I looked at her and said "remember that we do this to ourselves - for "fun" apparently" - "your stomach hurts and we are nervous and emotional because we "CARE" and that's a great thing to invest our heart into something a little bit (or a lot) -- and with that can come great pain (she was with me on Dec. 10th), but also great joy and that's what true living is all about.....we have a heart, we may as well use it to care a little (or a lot) about some things....." as we drove home last night I told her that I hoped that when she got older (she's almost 12 now) that she would still want to go to some games with her old man and remember these moments as our shared history --- she asked why I started to really get into this team (I joined RPB in year one) when most people didn't really care, I told her that I wanted to be a part of something from the beginning again as the Jays were that for me when I was a kid as they came in 1977 when I was just old enough to start understanding about sports, and I followed them religiously as they grew into Champions and I lived and died with the games probably way more than I should have in my late teens and early twenties. That laid dormant for a long time and TFC awoke that part of me again, caring about something and investing emotionally in it again but this time with my daughter who came along when TFC did (she's a few years older than TFC) and could grow up with this team being "her team" and sharing that experience as a father through the eyes of my child......I really hope that this season works out the way we all want it to, for them, for us, and selfishly for me and my daughter too.....thanks to my TFC family for another memorable night.....

Oh and Edwards wiping out and Jozy hoofing the ball right after the goal still brings me great joy even after countless replays......some things are just more simple joys...... ;)

[Canary10]

Yeah you have to give credit to Edwards for setting up game winning goal. What a ball.

Also credit to Bradley who intercepted the pass that got the attack going again. He's amazing at doing that. As he showed in Mexico City.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I know it is hard ......


Dude! Did you start that post last night?;)

Love the passion. We gotta celebrate:scarf:

[tfcfans]

No, sadly I'm a stream of consciousness (or bullshit artist) kind of poster --- but it went in two different philosophical directions --- practical and emotional....what can I say, I'm a complicated guy.... ;)


Dude! Did you start that post last night?;)

Love the passion. We gotta celebrate:scarf:

[Captain]

Hey, did anyone catch Jozy using Seba's head as a hand hold to get himself back over the barrier? Too funny! Seba didn't seem to mind.

[C.Ronaldo]

Hey, did anyone catch Jozy using Seba's head as a hand hold to get himself back over the barrier? Too funny! Seba didn't seem to mind.


how about beitashour waving his arms around after the goal like a giddy school boy/girl

[C.Ronaldo]

Good. Fuck those guys. It's a supreme dick move to take something thats supposed to bring the whole stadium together and make it about yourself. I'm glad the message is if your going to be a cunt someone's gonna put you in your lane.

we have to those dicks in 116 too,

picked out a few impressing their friends with their super cool foot stomp

[Red4ever]

Harsh critic of 114 here and I don't get the "flags at all times so fuck you" thing, but that's also TFCs fault for not planning ahead when putting them there.

However, 114 gets double props for Tuesday for:

1) Taking care of the clap wrecker. Well done. Full Stop.

2) That Quebexit banner. My god. That was one of the best banners I've seen at bmo in ever. Response to the stupid Montreal banner last week with a nice bit of wit. Very well done.

And of course, they made tons of noise. So Inebriatti wins the treble for last night as TFC look for one of our own.

Im still on cloud nine and have no voice. Lemon Tea going down well.

[Captain]

Harsh critic of 114 here and I don't get the "flags at all times so fuck you" thing, but that's also TFCs fault for not planning ahead when putting them there.

However, 114 gets double props for Tuesday for:

1) Taking care of the clap wrecker. Well done. Full Stop.

2) That Quebexit banner. My god. That was one of the best banners I've seen at bmo in ever. Response to the stupid Montreal banner last week with a nice bit of wit. Very well done.

And of course, they made tons of noise. So Inebriatti wins the treble for last night as TFC look for one of our own.

Yes the Quebexit sign was the best of the night. It had everyone in my section bowled over. We also loved the one that read "Todays Forecast 17 Pts.Clear"

[OgtheDim]

*******

https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/06/28/armchair-analyst-bad-good-michael-bradley-defensive-midfielder

Doyle going over the goals, and Bradley in particular.

[FreekAce]

Harsh critic of 114 here and I don't get the "flags at all times so fuck you" thing, but that's also TFCs fault for not planning ahead when putting them there.



I don't think anyone dislikes their use of the flags, but standing in 113 and never being able to see anything when the ball is in our end is extremely annoying. Its a pretty common practice to lower the flags for set pieces and when the action is in front of the goal. Its about allowing your fellow supporters to enjoy the match and doesn't take away from the atmosphere. All For One and whatnot.

[GBV]

I don't think anyone dislikes their use of the flags, but standing in 113 and never being able to see anything when the ball is in our end is extremely annoying. Its a pretty common practice to lower the flags for set pieces and when the action is in front of the goal. Its about allowing your fellow supporters to enjoy the match and doesn't take away from the atmosphere. All For One and whatnot.

Agree 100 per cent.

[Red4ever]

I don't think anyone dislikes their use of the flags, but standing in 113 and never being able to see anything when the ball is in our end is extremely annoying. Its a pretty common practice to lower the flags for set pieces and when the action is in front of the goal. Its about allowing your fellow supporters to enjoy the match and doesn't take away from the atmosphere. All For One and whatnot.

With you 100 % man

[Blindside16]

I know it is hard to be objective when we are so passionate about the results but I think there is some degree of agreement that a penalty on Seba was warranted as Fisher clearly takes out his legs after the ball has been touched forward in the box which should also have been a second yellow on him and an ejection --- the straight red on Bernier was clearly too harsh in most peoples opinion, I agree with most that it was likely a simple free kick at best and a yellow at worst --- all the griping from the Montreal side about the straight Red (that specific point has some merit to me as a harsh decision), very neatly omits the part about the likely penalty and red that Mtl deserved to have awarded against them some 3 minutes earlier which would have been an even bigger advantage to Toronto in terms of the likely final result (a penalty and a man sent off vs a man sent off a few minutes later).....you can't just take out the parts of the story that suit your narrative and omit the rest.....oh wait, that's the internet, I forgot.... :)

On another note --- The sound (close your eyes when you replay it) after the winner is very reminiscent of the sound after the Bautista (bat flip) HR in Game 5 against the Rangers in 2015 (even more than the EE blast last year) --- I have been fortunate to be able to attend a lot of the great and not so great sporting moments in this city (including Joe Carter's HR and heart breakers like Game 7 against the Kings in 1993 and MLS Cup last year) and the "whoosh" of noise that erupts in a split second moment like that is an unmistakable sound and the sheer unconstrained joy that follows is the reason we all follow sports I would imagine.....as my daughter and I were agonizing during the last 10 minutes she looked at me saying, "my stomach is in knots and I can't take it", and I looked at her and said "remember that we do this to ourselves - for "fun" apparently" - "your stomach hurts and we are nervous and emotional because we "CARE" and that's a great thing to invest our heart into something a little bit (or a lot) -- and with that can come great pain (she was with me on Dec. 10th), but also great joy and that's what true living is all about.....we have a heart, we may as well use it to care a little (or a lot) about some things....." as we drove home last night I told her that I hoped that when she got older (she's almost 12 now) that she would still want to go to some games with her old man and remember these moments as our shared history --- she asked why I started to really get into this team (I joined RPB in year one) when most people didn't really care, I told her that I wanted to be a part of something from the beginning again as the Jays were that for me when I was a kid as they came in 1977 when I was just old enough to start understanding about sports, and I followed them religiously as they grew into Champions and I lived and died with the games probably way more than I should have in my late teens and early twenties. That laid dormant for a long time and TFC awoke that part of me again, caring about something and investing emotionally in it again but this time with my daughter who came along when TFC did (she's a few years older than TFC) and could grow up with this team being "her team" and sharing that experience as a father through the eyes of my child......I really hope that this season works out the way we all want it to, for them, for us, and selfishly for me and my daughter too.....thanks to my TFC family for another memorable night.....

Oh and Edwards wiping out and Jozy hoofing the ball right after the goal still brings me great joy even after countless replays......some things are just more simple joys...... ;)


Bravo... I could not have said it any better

[OgtheDim]

BTW, I noticed there was an attempted dick move by the Impact to run post game drills for subs right behind where the trophy presentation was going to go. They put down some cones even.

CSA stopped that pretty quickly.

[ensco]

Anyone got a video of the flying tackle on Beita? They ignored the whole thing in Game in 6.

[MartinUtd]

I know I'm in the minority here but man you guys getting bent all out of shape because some people messed with the clap need to tone it down. Don't take yourselves so seriously.

[GhostKiller]

I know I'm in the minority here but man you guys getting bent all out of shape because some people messed with the clap need to tone it down. Don't take yourselves so seriously.
Dude trust me when I say I'm not the type of person to take most anything in life seriously. But there are some things that people can do thats just a dick move. Whether they do it to be a dick, or they think they are being funny, they need to be called on it. And if they're gonna throw some lip back...well some people don't take that kind of shit.

I'm just saying there are consequences for being an asshole. And I'm glad that type of shit happens because it keeps people in check.

[khso11]

The sights and sounds of Seba's 2nd goal last night....amazing

https://www.facebook.com/torontofc/videos/10154441349481805/

[MartinUtd]

Dude trust me when I say I'm not the type of person to take most anything in life seriously. But there are some things that people can do thats just a dick move. Whether they do it to be a dick, or they think they are being funny, they need to be called on it. And if they're gonna throw some lip back...well some people don't take that kind of shit.

I'm just saying there are consequences for being an asshole. And I'm glad that type of shit happens because it keeps people in check.

Maybe I'm too cynical (as well as the section I sit in) but yeah, implicit threats of violence and endorsing it because some people are having fun with the most over used chant in the world are exactly the kinds of things I think should be toned down.

[Auzzy]

Anyone got a video of the flying tackle on Beita? They ignored the whole thing in Game in 6.

The TSN highlight video is nice and long for a change, and includes the Fisher hit on Beitashour:

http://www.tsn.ca/tfc-edges-impact-for-canadian-title-1.790749

Just make sure you stop the video though before the incessant Montreal whining at the end. Considering the balance of bad and missed calls throughout the game, I just can't believe they would go on like that. The f*ckers had two shots on net all game, and they're gonna go on about the ref losing them the game like that?

The highlight video above also includes a few words from Giovinco; somebody else had asked earlier.

[Auzzy]

Loved Seba' s post game interview...in English.


Does anyone have a link to this interview? I can only see interviews from Vanney, Edwards and Irwin on the TFC website.

Here's the TSN clip of Giovinco's interview, awesome:
http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/video/giovinco-thrilled-with-comeback-win~1156143

[StokeciTFC]

Maybe I'm too cynical (as well as the section I sit in) but yeah, implicit threats of violence and endorsing it because some people are having fun with the most over used chant in the world are exactly the kinds of things I think should be toned down.

I'm not using words like 'violence' and nor would I threaten it, but I'd happily use a word like 'dick' to describe the pissing about with the clap.

look at your username, it has another word (or at least, acronym) - Utd. I assume that stands for 'united'. 'United' is what the clap - like it or not - represents. The whole stadium united in a common expression of support for the team and by extension, our city be it by birth or adopted. A couple of people fucking that up for their own personal enjoyment is selfish and against the ethos of someone who claims alliegance to 'United'.

26539 supporters were reported to be in attendance last night. A handful were Montreal fans, a couple here and there were dicks, the vast remaining majority were TFC fans united.

[Auzzy]

Another great thing in the TSN highlight video above: Jozy trying to teach Seba how to hit the drum for the slow clap, and do the gradual acceleration.

I'm guessing Seba did better in gym class in school, than in music class. :D :D :D


Yeah and the people fucking up the slow clap piss me off to no end. I've noticed them in various parts of the stadium. I wouldn't punch anybody, but I would gladly sacrifice a $12 beer to pour over their head.

EDIT final thought for now: what a pitiful showing of away support by Montreal for the Cdn final. I sit across from the away support section. There can't have been more than 50 Montreal supporters up in that section.

[GhostKiller]

Maybe I'm too cynical (as well as the section I sit in) but yeah, implicit threats of violence and endorsing it because some people are having fun with the most over used chant in the world are exactly the kinds of things I think should be toned down.
Na your not cynical man... I would say optimistic.

[Initial B]

It can be hard to get away for a midweek game when it's a 6 hour drive away. A lot of people have to work.

[MightyDM]

Anyone got a video of the flying tackle on Beita? They ignored the whole thing in Game in 6.

He stumbles a bit, but it is pretty clear he didn't attempt to play the ball, just the man. Shocking missed call by Gantar. And a clear penalty on the foul on Seba. In fact, that could have been a red because it was a clear goal scoring opportunity. So he could have been red carded twice!

[notthesun]

He stumbles a bit, but it is pretty clear he didn't attempt to play the ball, just the man. Shocking missed call by Gantar. And a clear penalty on the foul on Seba. In fact, that could have been a red because it was a clear goal scoring opportunity. So he could have been red carded twice!

Clear goal scoring chance but with the new rules I doubt that would have been a straight red as he was making a legitimate attempt to play the ball. However it should've been a second yellow for him for sure, so red card regardless.

[Oldtimer]

It can be hard to get away for a midweek game when it's a 6 hour drive away. A lot of people have to work.

This. Montréal deserves respect for bringing out 50 fans, probably some who ended up losing 2 days work.

[Section_105]

This. Montréal deserves respect for bringing out 50 fans, probably some who ended up losing 2 days work.

is this the first time those words have been strung together on this board? must be a first. :-)

They usually do represent much better even for midweeks but yes, midweek is tough to get away.

[noimpactinmtl]

is this the first time those words have been strung together on this board? must be a first. :-)

They usually do represent much better even for midweeks but yes, midweek is tough to get away.

Tin foil hat time- a lot of our derby games seem to be either mid week or late Sunday afternoon this game. Trying to discourage a lot of people from making the trip by design.

[Oldtimer]

is this the first time those words have been strung together on this board? must be a first. :-)

They usually do represent much better even for midweeks but yes, midweek is tough to get away.

I must have gotten carried away. :lol:

Usually 4 letter epithets are what is used here to describe UM02.

[MightyDM]

Clear goal scoring chance but with the new rules I doubt that would have been a straight red as he was making a legitimate attempt to play the ball. However it should've been a second yellow for him for sure, so red card regardless.

New rules? They can't even call the old ones correctly.

[samuraizero]

Just make sure you stop the video though before the incessant Montreal whining at the end.

Can Mauro Biello be penalized in anyway for his official comments about the officiating?

[samuraizero]

"It's about emotional control"
- Mauro Biello as he whinges about 'unfair calls', 2017

[Auzzy]

Can Mauro Biello be penalized in anyway for his official comments about the officiating?

I guess CSA is in charge for a VC game. So probably they'll invite Biello to coach the CMNT next. That's enough of a penalty.

[Yohan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A34p_i_wfnM

[PAOK17]

This. Montréal deserves respect for bringing out 50 fans, probably some who ended up losing 2 days work.
Agreed. For the 2014 Final, Montreal was the home team for the second leg. TFC had at most 20-25 fans. I know this because I was one of them. The only reason why I was even at the game was because I lived in Montreal at the time, others had driven from Ottawa.

If we're to compare, it's probably better to look at the home team's attendance. Even though we didn't get a sellout, we essentially had double the attendance they had in the first leg.

[Auzzy]

Fuck Fisher & fuck that awful ref:
https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2017/06/29/steven-beitashour-injury-update

"Steven Beitashour sustained an abdominal injury in Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Impact, damaging his pancreas. As a result, Beitashour underwent surgery on Wednesday night and is now in stable condition."

Pancreas, that's nasty. Seriously, what a dumbass ref. He let the game get out of hand. Didn't call some deseved fouls & cards early, mostly in favour of Montreal, but not only. So the fouls & hits got progressively worse.

[eustacchio]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A34p_i_wfnM


That is a beautiful video.

[Red CB Toronto]

That is a beautiful video.

Loved it myself too, what an epic night.

[notthesun]

Anyone got a video of the flying tackle on Beita? They ignored the whole thing in Game in 6.

http://www.tvasports.ca/2017/06/27/kyle-fisher-met-brutalement-en-echec-son-rival (http://www.tvasports.ca/2017/06/27/kyle-fisher-met-brutalement-en-echec-son-rival)

Looks even worse viewing it again.

Also, Caldwell... the guy is truly a bruising center-back through and through. "Nothing malicious in it"... Okay.

[ag futbol]

http://www.tvasports.ca/2017/06/27/kyle-fisher-met-brutalement-en-echec-son-rival (http://www.tvasports.ca/2017/06/27/kyle-fisher-met-brutalement-en-echec-son-rival)

Looks even worse viewing it again.

Also, Caldwell... the guy is truly a bruising center-back through and through. "Nothing malicious in it"... Okay.
I think he's very much wearing his Scottish defender hat in the commentary both. Short of leaving a guy dead on the side of road nothing appears to be a foul.

[ensco]

Abdominal surgery.

Fisher should be arrested. That is premeditated. It's assault. Hockey players have been charged for less.

If this had happened in an MLS game, Fisher would have a five game suspension. Minimum.

Caldwell's taken a major hit to his credibility here. If he has half a brain, he'll apologize for his call.

[Richard]

No question that was intentional. That was dirty.

[TFC Tifoso]

love that clip, and especially the part with Bradley sharing a moment post-game in Italian with his "amico", Giovinco :)

If anyone is wondering, it translates to: "Huge! How happy I am for you!"

Makes me wonder now if or how many times they communicate on the field that way

[Voodooman]

That video was epic!
Had to share it with friends in the UK and USA to see how amazing it is up here.

[flambe]

That is a beautiful video.
Yeah, https://twitter.com/chansler really does a great job on these videos.

[motorheadfc]

Dude trust me when I say I'm not the type of person to take most anything in life seriously. But there are some things that people can do thats just a dick move. Whether they do it to be a dick, or they think they are being funny, they need to be called on it. And if they're gonna throw some lip back...well some people don't take that kind of shit.

I'm just saying there are consequences for being an asshole. And I'm glad that type of shit happens because it keeps people in check.

this 100%. it used to be a few sporadic stomps and giggles, with some dicks mocking the clap, and those people clapping, while literally 99% of the stadium has joined in but tuesday night it was rampant. i like the 'barracks justice' approach the boys took. telling how at the end of extra time that 1% was joining in when the players started it.
debate and disagree but dont be a ponce, that was one of the best atmospheres ever witnessed at TFC and to have someone in our jersey try to break that is wrong.

[Section_105]

That is a beautiful video.

chills.

I wonder if there is high quality audio of the stadium when it erupts after the goal. The TV broadcast breaks up because it gets way loud too fast so it clips off the sound. It was magic in the stadium and would be fun to hear the full roar again.

[Hankers101]

I'm from the uk and was visiting Toronto with friends recently. We went to the BMO field to support Toronto in this game. Have to just comment to criticise certain sections of the support. We were attacked both physically and verbally purely for supporting the team, trying to get some new chants going and having fun. Had the support of many fans around us but still pretty disappointing.

[Fort York Redcoat]

I'm from the uk and was visiting Toronto with friends recently. We went to the BMO field to support Toronto in this game. Have to just comment to criticise certain sections of the support. We were attacked both physically and verbally purely for supporting the team, trying to get some new chants going and having fun. Had the support of many fans around us but still pretty disappointing.

Well sorry to hear you were attacked. This section of support, The Red Patch Boys, would not engage you physically unless you were being absolutely inhuman.

Next time you're in town give us a heads up and hopefully we can hang out pre match.

[Derko]

That's a shame a few overzealous individuals can spoil it for the masses, that 80:20 rule I guess.

Hopefully it was nothing serious,