The Toronto FC kicked off with 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps at BC of the MLS 2015 season and Giovinco and Altidore shine on their debut.
Vancouver Whitecaps: Ousted, Harvey, Kah, Watson, Beitashour, Laba (Hurtado 83'), Teibert (Koffie 64'), Manneh, Morales, Rosales (Mattocks 65'), Rivero
Toronto FC: Bendik, Morrow, Perquis, Caldwell, Creavalle, Cheyrou, Bradley, Osorio, Giovinco (Moore 80'), Findley (Warner 77'), Altidore
Toronto FC's new designated players are off a great start at BC place on Saturday. The Canadian Rivals Vancouver Whitecaps were downed by Toronto FC in a captivating confrontation.
First time TFC came away with advantage, this was the 3rd time that Vancouver Whitecaps met on the opening season, fighting back for that goal that Octavio Rivero scored. Thanks to the support from Altidore and head strike from Findley.
Debut of Octavio Rivero game also marked and he got off fantasy start, missing the goal from 6 yards in 9th minute. But Uruguayan kicked back instantly and within 10 minutes Whitecaps was on fire. He tackled TFC trap to score the game's opening goal from Vancouver.
Toronto's Sebastian Giovinco showed some good footwork before drilling a shot inches past the right post. But Whitecaps immediately respond. Giovinco had an solid start to his MLS career, setting the set up of the team opening goal of the season.
Toronto's were under pressure, but shock their hosts in the 32nd minute. He scored their opening goal and added audacious late penalty for a debut deuce. Findley had an winning goal, accurately set up by Justin Morrow.
The last 15 minutes featured wild, end to end play, good goal keeping and average finishing. Pedro Morales and Michael Bradley did excellently to spring attacks for their teams, but didn't lead the goal.
The Whitecaps didn't look terribly threatening in pursuit of equalizer, and poor defending allowed Altidore to get the win for his team. Ka pulled him down in the box, referee gave penalty and stepped up to convert the spot kick and secure his side a 3-1 victory.
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