Player Ratings:
GK Josh Saunders: 4.0
A very shaky performance again this week from one of our most consistently reliable players last season. Kicking was poor and should have done much better for the Giovinco goal.
D Jason Hernandez: 5.5
Not directly at fault for either goal but must share some of the blame for what was overall a pretty poor team defensive performance.
D Frederic Brilliant: 5.0
Improved slightly from his performance last weekend but still does not look comfortable. Had a couple shaky moments and was arguably at fault for the second goal.
D Ronald Matarrita 7.0
By far the best defensive performer for NYCFC yesterday. Demonstrated some very composed and well timed challenges, looked comfortable in possession, and looked good going forward as well.
M Federico Bravo 5.5
Bravo mostly looked like a very good addition to the side yesterday by sitting back and providing cover for Pirlo and stopping counter attacking moves but gets docked for his terrible marking on the set piece goal we conceded.
M Andrea Pirlo 7.0
A solid performance from the Maestro in which he was constantly involved in the attacking buildup, hit some excellent long passes, put in some good defensive work and crucially provided a tremendous delivery on the set piece for our second goal.
M Tommy McNamara 6.5
A quite game mostly from McNamara but still a good performance with his usual work rate. Also must get due credit for winning the penalty.
M Mix Diskerud 7.0
One of Mix’s best games for NYCFC. He was constantly causing problems for Toronto’s back line and was involved in the buildup for both the penalty and the second goal.
F Tony Taylor 6.0
Slightly pedestrian performance from Taylor. Didn’t get many chances on the ball but looked willing to run and work for the team.
F Khiry Shelton 6.5
Seems to be improving rapidly as a player and growing in confidence under Vieira. Looked willing to run at the defense and committed defenders very well. Did well tracking back also to stop Toronto counter attacking moves. Missed a good chance in the first half though.
F David Villa 7.5
As is often the case, was by far our best player yesterday with his two well taken goals.
F Steven Mendoza 6.5
Looked very bright and aggressive as soon as he came on. Unfortunately was not given enough time to seriously impact the game.
M Mikey Lopez 5.0
Looked shaky in his short time on the field. Missed an absolutely great chance to get the winner but headed wide from very close.
Manager: Patrick Vieira 6.5
The 3-6-1 formation seemed to work well for us. We looked the better team for most of the game and probably should have won. The addition of Bravo was mostly a positive one and I will give Vieria credit for that. Overall not a bad point against a pretty good Toronto team.
GK Josh Saunders: 4.0
A very shaky performance again this week from one of our most consistently reliable players last season. Kicking was poor and should have done much better for the Giovinco goal.
D Jason Hernandez: 5.5
Not directly at fault for either goal but must share some of the blame for what was overall a pretty poor team defensive performance.
D Frederic Brilliant: 5.0
Improved slightly from his performance last weekend but still does not look comfortable. Had a couple shaky moments and was arguably at fault for the second goal.
D Ronald Matarrita 7.0
By far the best defensive performer for NYCFC yesterday. Demonstrated some very composed and well timed challenges, looked comfortable in possession, and looked good going forward as well.
M Federico Bravo 5.5
Bravo mostly looked like a very good addition to the side yesterday by sitting back and providing cover for Pirlo and stopping counter attacking moves but gets docked for his terrible marking on the set piece goal we conceded.
M Andrea Pirlo 7.0
A solid performance from the Maestro in which he was constantly involved in the attacking buildup, hit some excellent long passes, put in some good defensive work and crucially provided a tremendous delivery on the set piece for our second goal.
M Tommy McNamara 6.5
A quite game mostly from McNamara but still a good performance with his usual work rate. Also must get due credit for winning the penalty.
M Mix Diskerud 7.0
One of Mix’s best games for NYCFC. He was constantly causing problems for Toronto’s back line and was involved in the buildup for both the penalty and the second goal.
F Tony Taylor 6.0
Slightly pedestrian performance from Taylor. Didn’t get many chances on the ball but looked willing to run and work for the team.
F Khiry Shelton 6.5
Seems to be improving rapidly as a player and growing in confidence under Vieira. Looked willing to run at the defense and committed defenders very well. Did well tracking back also to stop Toronto counter attacking moves. Missed a good chance in the first half though.
F David Villa 7.5
As is often the case, was by far our best player yesterday with his two well taken goals.
F Steven Mendoza 6.5
Looked very bright and aggressive as soon as he came on. Unfortunately was not given enough time to seriously impact the game.
M Mikey Lopez 5.0
Looked shaky in his short time on the field. Missed an absolutely great chance to get the winner but headed wide from very close.
Manager: Patrick Vieira 6.5
The 3-6-1 formation seemed to work well for us. We looked the better team for most of the game and probably should have won. The addition of Bravo was mostly a positive one and I will give Vieria credit for that. Overall not a bad point against a pretty good Toronto team.
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