A packed house at Vaughan Sportsplex and an intense atmosphere had blood boiling in the Men’s Ontario Futsal Cup Final between Toronto United and Futsal Club Toronto

A controversial call near the start of play ensured that hot start, as FCT were awarded a penalty in the first minute of the game.

Kevin Correa converted his penalty to give FCT an early 1-0 lead and send their supporters into a frenzy. 

But two goals in 15 seconds for Toronto United would quickly change that. 

Marco Rodriguez answered back for United with a clever first touch to equalize the game. 

Maxi Oddo added to United’s lead in similar fashion with a blast off his first touch. 

Both sides would settle into the game after that and display some patience.

Patience led to Andy Quintanilla goal, as FCT worked it around the United net before calmly tying the game at 2-2. 

United would earn a penalty seconds later but FCT’s keeper would make a solid stop to keep it locked. 

With both teams out of fouls to give, the game became more of a chess match, rather than the high intensity free for all that was the first half.

With nine minutes remaining, United’s Johnathan Osario slipped his defender to put himself in on net alone. He would make no mistake and his left-footed blast gave United a 3-2 lead. 

Harry Anumada would double United’s lead, when he also found himself a little room down the side. His shot had eyes, finding its way through a number of legs and into the back of the net, making it 4-2 United with seven minutes remaining. 

With FCT trailing by two with only minutes remaining, they began rotating their keeper out, when they had possession, to ensure an extra attacking man would join the play. 

The ploy worked as Joshua Parades’ shot beat the United keeper low, to bring FCT to within one with five minutes remaining. 

With FCT continuing to press, United’s Adrian Perez took a red card with only 46 seconds left after a hard tackle. With United down to three men, FCT desperately tried equalize. A shot off the bar in the dying seconds would be as close as they would get though as Toronto United held on to win 4-3 and advance to the Futsal Canadian Championship. 

The Futsal Canadian Championship, a two legged final against an opponent yet to be determined from Quebec, will take place April 9 and 10 at Durham College in Oshawa.

Highlight of the Match 

Championship Photo. See all the photos from the match