Toronto took a huge step towards the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-finals, while Tigres UANL were pegged back away from home on Tuesday.
Sebastian Giovinco scored and provided an assist as Toronto claimed a 2-0 win over the Rapids in Colorado in their first leg.
The Italian star set up Jonathan Osorio for a header in the second half before volleying in an Auro cross to seal the win for the MLS Cup champions.
It leaves Toronto with a huge advantage heading into their home second leg next week.
Twice as nice
Giovinco slams home the half volley, @AuroJr02 picks up his first assist for TFC#TFCLive | #COLvTOR pic.twitter.com/jOgDCr0EZH
— Toronto FC (@torontofc) February 21, 2018
Tigres UANL appeared set to be in similar control before they gave up their lead late in a 2-2 draw at Herediano.
Francisco Meza scrambled in an opener for Tigres – Champions League runners-up the past two years – in the 14th minute.
The Mexican giants were in complete control when Lucas Zelarayan tapped in a Jurgen Damm cross just before the hour-mark.
However, Herediano rallied to remain alive in the tie.
Yendrick Ruiz put away a 90th-minute penalty before the Costa Ricans earned a dramatic draw thanks to Jairo Arrieta’s header in additional time.
Jairo ARRIETA of @csherediano1921 scored the @RocketLeague Goal of the Game against @TigresOficial | #SCCL2018 pic.twitter.com/SV7HqMNoKN
— CONCACAF (@CONCACAF) February 21, 2018
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