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Justin Morrow’s goal came just in time.

The Toronto FC full back scored in the 81st minute to lift the Reds to a well-deserved 2-1 victory over their rivals from Quebec, the Montreal Impact.

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It was a match that TFC (10-10-7) dominated, only to fall behind 1-0 early in the second half. But thanks to some relentless pressure, Toronto fought back for the win and the all-important three points. The loss dropped Montreal to 10-14-4 and allowed TFC to move into seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 37 points, the last playoff position, three points ahead of the Impact and Orlando City.

“Massive three points,” said Morrow. “Just mentally, the toughness to come back out on top after going down, I can’t speak highly enough about that. It’s a big boost for everybody.”

Toronto fired 19 total shots compared to four by Montreal (5-1 on target) and held the edge in possession, 52% to 48%.

Despite the Reds getting the better chances for the entire game at BMO Field, Montreal opened the scoring in the 49th minute on a defensive break down when Bojan Krkic picked up the ball about 10 metres in front of the box and was allowed to waltz to the middle of the field and blast a right-footer that beat Toronto goal keeper Quentin Westberg just inside the post — totally deflating most of the 28,989 fans on hand.