Vancouver FC 3, Inter Toronto 3
Canadian Premier League — Matchweek 23
Venue: Willoughby Stadium, Langley, B.C.
Inter Toronto and Vancouver FC played out a wild 3–3 draw Thursday, with Toronto surrendering a late lead after twice coming from behind. The result extended Inter Toronto’s unbeaten run against Vancouver in their recent head-to-head meetings, while keeping both sides involved in the playoff race.
First Half
Vancouver struck first in the 8th minute when Morey Doner put the hosts ahead.
Inter Toronto responded in the 24th minute. Ariel Almagro finished to make it 1–1, giving Toronto the momentum heading into halftime.
The visitors then completed the turnaround just before the break.
Steffen Yeates scored in the 44th minute, with Ollie Bassett credited with the assist, sending Inter Toronto into halftime with a 2–1 advantage.
Second Half
Vancouver refused to go away.
Kian Proctor equalized in the 71st minute, making it 2–2 and setting up a dramatic finish.
Inter Toronto regained the lead through Tomasz Skublak, who converted a penalty in the 87th minute to put Toronto ahead 3–2.
But Vancouver produced one final twist.
In the 90th minute, Luis Toomey scored to level the match at 3–3. The goal forced Inter Toronto to settle for a point despite leading twice in the second half.
Goals
8′ — Vancouver 1–0: Morey Doner
24′ — 1–1: Ariel Almagro
44′ — Vancouver 1–2: Steffen Yeates — assist Ollie Bassett
71′ — 2–2: Kian Proctor
87′ — Vancouver 2–3: Tomasz Skublak — penalty
90+2′ — 3–3: Luis Toomey — assist Carson Rassak
Match Statistics
Inter Toronto had 59% possession and recorded 8 shots, with 3 on target according to the match data. Vancouver registered 7 shots, also with 3 on target.
Inter Toronto leaders:
Ariel Almagro — 1 goal, 7.5 rating
Steffen Yeates — 1 goal, 7.4 rating
Max Ferrari — 7 tackles/duels won data highlighted in the match statistics
Antonio Campos — made 3 saves �
Turning Point
The decisive sequence came late. Skublak’s 87th-minute penalty appeared to give Inter Toronto all three points, but Vancouver’s late equalizer in stoppage time dramatically changed the outcome.
Final Takeaway
Vancouver FC 3–3 Inter Toronto was an entertaining, back-and-forth CPL contest.
Inter Toronto showed good attacking resilience after falling behind early, but Vancouver’s late pressure denied Toronto a road victory.
Inter Toronto now returns home to York Lions Stadium on September 27 to face Pacific FC.
