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03/08 20:22 CDT Dniel Salli, Luka Gavran guide Toronto to 1-0 victory over
Cincinnati
Dniel Salli, Luka Gavran guide Toronto to 1-0 victory over Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) --- Dniel Salli scored late in the second half behind a clean
sheet from Luka Gavran and Toronto FC defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Sunday
night.
Salli used an assist from Richie Laryea to score the lone goal in the 86th
minute and Gavran made two saves to finish off the shutout for Toronto (1-2-0).
Salli's goal was his first for Toronto after spending his previous nine
seasons with Sporting Kansas City. It was his 54th goal in 245 appearances.
Laryea's first assist this season gives him 15 in 160 career appearances.
Gavran notched his first shutout this season and his third in 19 career starts
with Toronto.
Roman Celentano turned away six shots in goal for Cincinnati (1-2-0).
Toronto entered the match with a 0-4-1 record in Cincinnati and had never
scored a goal at TQL Stadium.
Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan suffered his first loss to Toronto after going
7-0-1 through the first eight matchups.
Cincinnati leads the series 9-5-1 with the nine victories its most against any
opponent.
Cincinnati swept Toronto last season with Kvin Denkey scoring a goal in both
wins.
Up next
Toronto: Hosts New York Red Bulls on Saturday in home opener.
Cincinnati: At New England Revolution on Sunday.
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