DC United 0-1 Toronto FC

After crushing Vancouver 4-0 last weekend, DC United were hoping to do the same to another Canadian team. Toronto FC, though, had other ideas.
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After crushing Vancouver 4-0 last weekend, DC United were hoping to do the same to another Canadian team. Toronto FC, winless since their first game of the season, were looking to kickstart their season.

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Last season DC United scored early in their defeat to Toronto, this season it was Toronto's turn, as Sebastian Giovinco put the ball in the net after only 58 seconds

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United immediately attacked back through Fabian Espindola

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...although Clint Irwin, in goal, stood firm

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United continued to attack through Espindola

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...Chris Rolfe

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...Nick DeLeon

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...Lamar Neagle

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...and Patrick Nyarko

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...but the Toronto defense did not allow anyone through

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...none moreso than Michael Bradley, who seemed to be everywhere on the pitch

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Which enabled Toronto to push forward, and challenge Travis Worra

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As the game continued, United continued to attack to try and create an equalizer

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...but, once again, the Toronto defense refused to capitulate

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with Irwin continuing to protect his clean sheet

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Which meant that the game ended with a 1-0 win for Toronto.

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