The Vancouver Whitecaps dominated their Canadian rivals Toronto FC with a 4-0 victory. Brian White and Fafa Picault scored early goals, while Ryan Gauld and Ranko Veselinovic added goals in the second half. Despite controlling the possession, Toronto struggled to create scoring opportunities. Vancouver outnumbered Toronto in on-target shots. Toronto FC was missing several key players due to injuries.
PublishedVANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps struck early and often on Saturday, taking a decisive 4-0 victory over Canadian rivals Toronto FC.
White picked the ball off the foot of midfielder Deybi Flores — a former Whitecap — and sprinted into Toronto territory. The American striker unleashed a right-footed shot near the penalty spot, sending the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to give the home side a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute.
Toronto's best chance of the first half came in the 19th minute when Deandre Kerr fired off a shot that hit Takaoka, then ricocheted off the post and out. The Japanese 'keeper smiled broadly after the play. The visitors got a prime chance to get on the board after Kerr was tripped while racing toward the 'Caps net.
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