Chaotic melee breaks out after NYCFC hold on to beat Toronto at BMO Field
Brawl follows New York City FC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FCMatt Freese makes nine saves as hosts hang on for victory
Rookie Malachi Jones and Andrés Perea scored second-half goals and Matt Freese made nine saves as New York City FC held on for a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night with a brawl taking place after the final whistle at BMO Field.
A melee ensued after the match involving players from both sides. Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson, a former New York player, was in the middle of it – seemingly trying to play peacekeeper.