Inter MIami CF Silence Toronto FC

     Inter Miami CF handled Toronto FC 3-1 at Chase Stadium on Wednesday night. The Herons leaped up to first place in the Eastern Conference and the Major League Soccer overall standings. 

     In the first half, Inter Miami CF(15-4-5) rolled out in front 1-0. Diego Gomez received a long lead pass and blasted an 18-yard shot with his right foot in the 43rd minute. 

     The Herons later extended their lead to 3-0 in the second half. Federico Redondo scored during the 53rd minute on a six-yard header following an indirect kick. He followed with a left-footed shot from nine yards out in the 59th minute. 

     Toronto FC(8-14-3) broke the shutout in the 80th minute and made it 3-1. Derrick Etienne Jr. was able to get the tally as he powered in a right-footed shot from 13 yards.