×

Kwemi scores a brace as FC Supra take a big win away to Inter Toronto

Kwemi scores a brace as FC Supra take a big win away to Inter Toronto
Courtesy: Siena Sujitno / Canadian Premier League
INT Inter Toronto 1 FT 2 SUP Supra

FC Supra grabbed a massive victory in North York on Wednesday, inching closer to a playoff spot and trailing Vancouver FC by just two points.

Loïc Kwemi once again grabbed all the headlines, with his superb first-half brace helping the Quebecois side win 2-1 after conceding early on.

Inter Toronto, meanwhile, are virtually eliminated from playoff contention: One Vancouver win would be enough to remove any chances of them making the postseason.


The Nine Stripes took an early lead through Tomasz Skublak, with the striker left completely unmarked after a set piece.

Their lead didn't last long, though, as a perfect cross from Diyaeddine Abzi saw Loïc Kwemi beat Oswaldo León on the jump and head home Supra's equalizer.

Kwemi made it 13 goals on the CPL season, extending his lead atop the golden boot race to two goals over the Wanderers' Isaiah Johnston.

He added another 20 minutes later, winning the ball in his own half off a giveaway, dribbling past León, and beating Antonio Campos with a shot to the far post.

Supra had the lead and the eventual match winner.

The Kyt Selaidopoulos era gets off to a winning start with two crucial victories in four days, though Supra's biggest match of the season arrives rapidly on Saturday.

At Stade Boréale in Laval, the expansion side hosts Vancouver FC in a direct playoff race showdown. A Supra win would move them up to fourth with two games to go, while a Vancouver victory would put the Eagles five points clear of Supra and all but seal the fourth and final playoff spot.

Up next for Inter Toronto is a trip down the 403 to take on provincial rivals Forge FC in Hamilton. It's win or win for the Nine Stripes.