Match report

Toronto FC falls flat vs. Cruz Azul in Concacaf Champions League

Liga MX's Cruz Azul extended its unbeaten run to 17 matches with a convincing 3-1 win over TFC on Tuesday in the Concacaf Champions League quarter-finals.

John Molinaro

Apr 28, 2021 — 4 min read

Toronto FC 1 (Osorio 20’), Cruz Azul 3 (Angulo 3’, 34’; Aguilar 58’)
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Toronto FC is the latest side to fall victim to the big and powerful “Mexican Machine.”

Liga MX outfit Cruz Azul extended its unbeaten streak to 17 consecutive matches with a convincing 3-1 win over TFC on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions League quarter-final.

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