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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

MLS PLAY-OFFS 2017: Sebastian Giovinco free kick gives TFC jump on Red Bulls



Reds will take 2-1 lead into second leg of conference semi on Sunday.
Sebastian Giovinco's free kick goal gave Toronto FC a 2-1 playoff win against New York Red Bulls. Toronto heads into the second leg of the conference on Sunday with a 2-1 scoring lead against New York. (Toronto FC/MLS/TSN)
By The Canadian Press
Mon., Oct. 30, 2017
HARRISON, N.J.—The brotherhood of goalkeepers was on display Monday night as Alex Bono went over to commiserate with Luis Robles, his New York Red Bulls counterpart, after Toronto FC’s 2-1 playoff win.
Robles had become the latest victim of a Sebastian Giovinco free kick.
“I said ‘Listen, I’ve been there after training when he’s set up a wall of mannequins and he’s done that to me. I know exactly how you feel,’ ” said Bono.
Asked if he ever stopped a Giovinco special, Bono smiled and said: “Once in a while.”
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal turned in the 72nd minute when, with the score tied 1-1, Brazilian midfielder Felipe took Giovinco down outside the box. The Italian promptly made the Red Bulls pay, curling the ball over the wall and out of the reach of Robles.
New York Red Bulls defender Damien Perrinelle holds off Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore during the first half. Toronto defended well and asked questions on the counter-attack in a first half that finished 1-1.
New York Red Bulls defender Damien Perrinelle holds off Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore during the first half. Toronto defended well and asked questions on the counter-attack in a first half that finished 1-1.  (BILL KOSTROUN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)  
Toronto FC players celebrate the opening goal by Victor Vazquez, who scored off a Jozy Altidore rebound.
Toronto FC players celebrate the opening goal by Victor Vazquez, who scored off a Jozy Altidore rebound.  (BILL KOSTROUN / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)  
New York Red Bulls defender Damien Perrinelle holds off Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore during the first half. Toronto defended well and asked questions on the counter-attack in a first half that finished 1-1.
New York Red Bulls defender Damien Perrinelle holds off Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore during the first half. Toronto defended well and asked questions on the counter-attack in a first half that finished 1-1.  (BILL KOSTROUN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)  
Toronto FC players celebrate the opening goal by Victor Vazquez, who scored off a Jozy Altidore rebound.
Toronto FC players celebrate the opening goal by Victor Vazquez, who scored off a Jozy Altidore rebound.  (BILL KOSTROUN / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)  

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