Ryan Telfer's Late Strike Leads Toronto FC Past Orlando City

Ryan Telfer scored a wonderful goal late on to give Toronto FC a much-needed win against Orlando.

TORONTO (AP)—Ryan Telfer scored on a volley in the 87th minute to give Toronto FC a 2-1 victory over Orlando City on Friday night.

Auro sent a long cross over the Orlando goal, and Telfer hammered the ball home for his first goal in four MLS starts.

What a strike! (via @MLS) #TORvORL https://t.co/wj3jUHNhEY

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 19, 2018

Jay Chapman opened the scoring for Toronto (3-6-1) in the 63rd minute, and appeared to make it 2-0 in 72nd, but substitute Tosaint Ricketts's goal was ruled offside after a late flag.

Cristian Higuita tied it for Orlando City (6-4-1) in the 73rd minute. He fired a shot past Alex Bono from just outside the penalty box.

Orlando scores a sweet goal to bring things level! (via @MLS) #TORvORL https://t.co/uhUFIkzIkm

— SI Soccer (@si_soccer) May 19, 2018

Toronto played without star strikers Sebastian Giovinco (suspension) and Jozy Altidore (foot).