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Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: Seba stars as @torontofc notch crucial 3-2 win over @ChicagoFire --> http://t.co/79j9eue5PW #TORvCHI http://t.co/yKlCKQ51Dw
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Toronto FC@torontofc
FT - Reds come from behind to secure a massive three points at home #TFCLive http://t.co/XSjnITtohc
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Match ends, Toronto FC 3, Chicago Fire 2.
Laura Armstrong@lauraarmy
Huge roar from #TFC and fans as they beat @ChicagoFire 3 - 2. That was a must win. Crucial three points.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Toronto FC 3, Chicago Fire 2.
90'+5'
Attempt blocked. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Bradley.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Doody with a cross.
pauljackow@pjackow
Not a bad seat in the house tonight. History made, and a @torontofc win! 3-2 #TFC http://t.co/YDTfTkzSQB
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edmund@edmundoTO
Giovinco probably put #TFC in the playoffs today #mls
Emre Canadian@chrisolford10
The only thing you can say about Gio is: #MVP.. Brings out the best in Jozy, and is the best player in the league. Far and away. #TFClive
Arslan S@TheRealSiddd
Perquis back on the field #TFClive
Toronto FC@torontofc
5 minutes of time added to the second half. Reds lead 3-2. #TFCLive
Toronto FC@torontofc
Perquis walks off the field under his own power. Great to see. #TFCLive
90'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Toronto FC@torontofc
89' Scary scenes as Perquis and Konopka collide at the top of the #TFC box. Perquis remains down. #TFCLive
Steve Holroyd@Section107RowA
There has never been a 20/20 (G/A) season in US D1 soccer history. Will Giovinco be the first? #TORvCHI @MLS
89'
Stoppage in match Damien Perquis (Toronto FC) because of an injury.
Steve@stevieg43
MOTM clearly Seba with those 3 assists #TFClive
Bruno Araujo@Araujo__84
#Giovinco clearly the #MVP of this #MLS season as he adds another 3 assists today @torontofc #TFC #Toronto #playoffs
Howie C@MrHowieC
Hatrrick of assists for Giovinco so far, definitely the best player in his prime ever to play in mls #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
85' - TFC SUB: Kantari on for Altidore. TOR 3-2 CHI #TORvCHI
Toronto FC@torontofc
85' #TFCLive SUB IN: Kantari OUT: @JozyAltidore
Asif Hossain@asifintoronto
If Toronto does hang on to win this, there's no reason Toronto shouldn't make the playoffs given what's left of this season. #TFCLive
Dwight Drummond@dwightdrummond
Let's get this win @torontofc great day with the family at the game. #TFCLive #TFCfamily http://t.co/djJdzgLCGj
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85'
Hand ball by Michael Stephens (Chicago Fire).
85'
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#41
Ahmed Kantari
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#17
Jozy Altidore
Rahul Vaidyanath@RV_ETSports
type of striker #Altidore is - can be invisible for vast majority of game but pops up in right place at right time #TORvCHI 3-2 #TFC #MLS
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
83' - TFC SUB: Warner on for Findley. TOR 3-2 CHI #TORvCHI
Toronto FC@torontofc
83' Perquis is back on the field for the Reds #TFCLive
83'
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Collen Warner
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Robbie Findley
82'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82'
Foul by Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC).
Brian Sciaretta@BrianSciaretta
Goal Jozy Altidore! Big $$ DPs doing it for TFC today #TORvCHI
Niko Poulos@NikoDimi
@JozyAltidore doing what he does best. Using his strength and skills to score a much needed goal for @torontofc #tfc #tfclive
Rajat Arora@Mapleleafs256
TFC leading again, playoffs for both Toronto teams this year. One after 8 years, the other after 22. #BlueJays #TFC #ComeTogether
82'
Attempt missed. Joevin Jones (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Razvan Cocis following a corner.
Crates Run Deep@djosum
Current situation #tfc http://t.co/0qPhdXQPNu
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Steve Davis@SteveDavis90
Bradley, Altidore, Giovinco all score (or, well, pretty much in the Gio case). That's a Dandy DP Day at BMO #TORvCHI
81'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Jackson.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Jozy doesn't miss from there. 3-2. #TORvCHI
Carla Pereira@Carla_Pereira2
Yaaaaaaasssssss!!!!! Go @torontofc!!! #TFCLive #COYR http://t.co/tKCcUdc0pX
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Toronto FC@torontofc
80' Damien Perquis is getting treatment following the go ahead goal. #TFCLive
Toronto FC@torontofc
GET IN. @JozyAltidore makes it 3-2 in the 79th minute. Massive. #TFCLive
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
79' Toronto GOAL - Bradley with a long range effort, which deflects wide. Ensuing corner is flicked in by Altidore. 3-2. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
OTF Soccer@OTFSoccer
Jozy 'big boy' Altidore. Ho hum. #cf97 #TORvCHI
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
Jozy puts TFC in the lead with 12 minutes left #cf97 own goal for Jon Bush?
79'
3 - 2
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GOAL: Jozy Altidore
Goals this Season: 11
78'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Razvan Cocis.
78'
Attempt blocked. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
76'
Foul by Jason Johnson (Chicago Fire).
76'
Jackson (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
74' Third and final sub is @reggae_j11 replacing @magee9, who assisted on Gilberto's second-half goal. http://t.co/blW2rlejKF #TORvCHI
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
74' - FIRE SUB: Johnson on for Magee. TOR 2-2 CHI #TORvCHI
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
74' #cf97 SUB: Jason Johnson ON for Mike Magee. #ChiFireTalk #TORvCHI
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Jason Johnson
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Mike Magee
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
73' A Giovinco free kick is deflected away by the #cf97 wall, and his ensuing corner floats over the goal. Still 2-2 at BMO Field. #TORvCHI
73'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Razvan Cocis.
73'
Attempt blocked. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Marco Delgado@marco_delgado8
Super Seba free kick coming #TFCLive
Arslan S@TheRealSiddd
22,513 at @BMOField today for this game #TFClive
Toronto FC@torontofc
72' Palmer fouls Giovinco just outside the Chicago box. Free kick upcoming #TFCLive
72'
Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
72'
Foul by Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire).
Henry@HenryWhitfield
Hanging out at the TFC game! #TFCLive https://t.co/a7DcVWo0X7
71'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Razvan Cocis tries a through ball, but David Accam is caught offside.
Major League Soccer@MLS
WATCH: Twice as nice for Gilberto. The forward slots home his second of the game for @ChicagoFire: http://t.co/PAzGK0S5za #TORvCHI
Kurtis Larson@KurtLarSUN
Giovinco breaks Major League Soccer's record for "points" in a season. Now has 35 -- 19 goals, 16 assists. #TFCLive
69'
Foul by Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC).
69'
Patrick Doody (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
69'
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Jackson
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Marco Delgado
69'
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Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) is shown the yellow card.
YELLOW CARD: Sebastian Giovinco shown yellow card
68'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Patrick Doody.
67'
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Razvan Cocis
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Matt Polster
jmilner@milner_jonathan
#COYR #TFCLive My buddy just got married and his brother from India is watching the game with him, go reds!
Ben Couch@viewfromcouch
Bradley! Gilberto! Giovinco! WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY?! #TORvCHI
Comcast SportsNet@CSNChicago
Use our channel finder to locate the @CSNChicagoFire game on your provider: http://t.co/5hVSiP1srU #cf97
64'
Attempt saved. David Accam (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joevin Jones.
Kyle McCarthy@kylejmccarthy
Persistence from Bradley. More poor defending from the Fire. #TORvCHI #MLS
OTF Soccer@OTFSoccer
Gotta appreciate Gilberto's work rate today. Man came to play and make a point. He stays. #cf97 #TORvCHI
Mike McGuire@McGuire_Mike
Oh captain my captain! Bradley gets the equalizer for #TFC Showing why he is the Reds' captain
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
59' Toronto GOAL - Bradley waltzes his way into the area, sidesteps a few challenges and tucks away shot past Busch. 2-2. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk
61'
Foul by Benoit Cheyrou (Toronto FC).
61'
Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Laura Armstrong@lauraarmy
#TFC 2 - 2 @ChicagoFire. Goal scored by Michael Bradley
Toronto FC@torontofc
The captain does it all himself! It's 2-2 at @BMOField. #TFCLive
Wes @St____Jimmy
Nice run by captain Bradley to even this game up #TFClive
60'
Foul by Justin Morrow (Toronto FC).
60'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59'
2 - 2
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GOAL: Michael Bradley
Goals this Season: 5
58'
Foul by Robbie Findley (Toronto FC).
58'
Patrick Doody (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57'
Attempt missed. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Joevin Jones following a fast break.
Chad Berkobien@DrChizzad
All hail Gilberto, Magee, and Nyarko! #cf97
Carla Pereira@Carla_Pereira2
Our row won free @PizzaPizzaLtd at the @torontofc game--out of every row at BMO. Woot! #lottoticketupnext #TFClive http://t.co/TXRX1m1t3Z
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MLSApologist@MLSApologist
Gilberto didn't succeed in Toronto because it meant he never got to play against Toronto's back line. #TORvCHI
Toronto FC@torontofc
53' Delgado clears a Chicago header off the line. Fire lead 2-1. #TFCLive
55'
Attempt missed. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
55'
Attempt blocked. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mike Magee with a cross.
55'
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Joevin Jones
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Patrick Nyarko
54'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Justin Morrow.
John Hajek@Hey__Jack
Remember he said he wanted to be Jordan #cf97
David Gubala@DavidGubala
Gilberto legend #cf97
Rudi Schuller@RudiSchuller
2 shots, 2 goals. #TORvCHI http://t.co/uZCzfBVRNm
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Toronto FC@torontofc
52' Goal Chicago. Gilberto makes it 2-1. It's his second of game. #TFCLive
michael veenstra@michaeldvee
Great hit by Gilberto. #TFCLive
52'
1 - 2
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GOAL: Gilberto
Goals this Season: 3
51'
Attempt blocked. Michael Bradley (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Benoit Cheyrou.
Steve MacDouell@stevemacdouell
It's a great day to be watching a little footy. #TFC http://t.co/ws1upAXw96
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NBC Sports Soccer@NBCSportsSoccer
VIDEO: Sebastian Giovinco can score (or assist) from anywhere | #TFC #CF97 #TORvCHI #MLS - http://t.co/1kqdl67SZ6
49'
Attempt missed. Gilberto (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Mike Magee.
Chicago Fire News@Cf97News
WATCH: Giovinco's magic brings Toronto level... http://t.co/14by77Lj4f #cf97
Major League Soccer@MLS
This excellent Jon Busch kick save has #TORvCHI on level terms to start the second half: http://t.co/cNEtBLYuB8
48'
Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
48'
Foul by Matt Polster (Chicago Fire).
47'
Jon Busch (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
47'
Foul by Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC).
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Remember to cast a vote before Full Time for #cf97 Man of the Match pres. by @ATT! Download our Mobile App now. http://t.co/NLWF9zwnSs
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Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
Second half underway. TOR 1-1 CHI #TORvCHI
Toronto FC@torontofc
46' The second half is underway. No changes for the Reds. #TFCLive
Second Half begins Toronto FC 1, Chicago Fire 1.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
Thoughts on Gazidis interview: …That said, only way #cf97 will get notice is to win again on the pitch because that's 95% the battle.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Those halftime stats aren't pretty for #cf97 shots 10-1
Lina Bombardieri@BombardieriLina
#tfc #livetfc #bmo #107 http://t.co/Ft2AblgaL5
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Adam Scime@Scime_Live
#toronto #tfc @torontofc awesome day for a match! what a beauty by sebagiovincoofficial https://t.co/pkNqU1eUpI
Kurtis Larson@KurtLarSUN
Reminder... Giovinco's hard work near the corner flag earned the restart that led to his (Osorio's) equalizer. #TFCLive
ChicagolandIndoorSoc@chicagolandsocr
Toronto FC 1-1 Chicago Fire at halftime. (ESPN) http://t.co/x0NVDtBnIi #cf97
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
45' Chalk that save up to...the long legs of Jon Busch? Huge stop on a charging Giovinco. #TORvCHI
Gareth Wheeler@WheelerTSN
#TFC dominant as the half wore on. They give up one shot. And it's a goal in the 1st minute. 1-1 HT.
Toronto FC@torontofc
HT - It's tied 1-1 at @BMOField with goals from Gilberto and @OsoJ92. #TFCLive
45'+1'
First Half ends, Toronto FC 1, Chicago Fire 1.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
41' #TFC seizing momentum since the equalizer, with Lovel Palmer seeing away a nifty chip into the box by Bradley. http://t.co/blW2rlejKF
Toronto FC@torontofc
42' Big time recovery by @damienperquis24 to stop Accam's break. #TFCLive
Major League Soccer@MLS
Classy chip from Giovinco. Final touch from Osorio. #TORvCHI https://t.co/1w4w4UDxYK
TorontoFC in NYC@TFCinNYC
Reward for all the hard work @OsoJ92 has put in all season thus far. #TFCLive #TORvCHI
Alyssa C@runanc
Beautiful day here at BMO! #tfclive http://t.co/yZjFOEs8TX
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Toronto FC@torontofc
44' BIG CHANCE. Busch makes a huge save on Giovinco to keep it 1-1. #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
45' - Larentowicz, get Magee away from the referee! TOR 1-1 CHI #TORvCHI
45'
Attempt missed. Josh Williams (Toronto FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Bradley with a cross following a corner.
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
Giovinco's 15th assist of the season, correctly given. #TORvCHI https://t.co/gAq91NrJo8
44'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Jon Busch.
44'
Attempt saved. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jozy Altidore.
Arslan S@TheRealSiddd
Seba magnificient, Jozy lethargic. Story of the 1st half. Altidore has been left frustrated. 40 mins in. #TFClive
41'
Attempt blocked. Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Benoit Cheyrou.
-e.@pezkoreaddict
The midfield needs to take more possession and stop always playing the long ball for quick counters. #cf97
40'
Foul by Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC).
40'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Alias Untel@SaddamAleikoum
Giovinco's lob/chip with the outside of the foot... #TORvCHI #SCtop10
Rajat Arora@Mapleleafs256
Giovinco is just amazing, sets the record for goals and assists in his first year with a plenty of games still to go. All class #TFC
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
39' CORRECTION: Toronto's equalizer has been awarded to Jonathan Osorio, not Giovinco. Still 1-1. #cf97 #ChiFireTalk #TORvCHI
Marco Delgado@marco_delgado8
MVP! MVP! MVP! #GIOVINCO @torontofc #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
35' - BTW, that fact exlcudes NYC and ORL since they're new this year. Only #IMFC has played as many playoff matches as #cf97 since '10.
Helen@HelenWunsche
Perfect afternoon at the TFC game!!!! #tfclive http://t.co/A9RzzRU4ID
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35'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Daneil Cyrus.
Arslan S@TheRealSiddd
Meanwhile in the media press-box,"Did he just do that?" #Giovinco #TFClive
Andrew Pizzola@APizzola
MVP for Giovinco! 20 goals, 10 assists, 1st player in MLS history to do that. #TFCLive
Lee@DALee74
GOAT #tfclive #mvp http://t.co/kVGUJCku0P
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Frank Stranzl@frankstranzl
Apparently Osorio credited with the goal, but his hair follicles don't overshadow a brilliant strike from Giovinco. Helluva hit. #TORvCHI
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
It's a shot, right? I think it's a shot. #TFC #TORvCHI http://t.co/URd7Qj06Wl
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34'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Jon Busch.
34'
Attempt missed. Robbie Findley (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastian Giovinco.
Kyle McCarthy@kylejmccarthy
Ridiculous bit of skill from Giovinco to equalize. #TORvCHI #MLS
Sriram@sriram_ramani
Giovinvo makes MLS history, just ridiculous finish #MLS #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
32' - Fun fact: Only one team has played fewer playoff matches since 2010 than #cf97—They're playing them right now. TOR 1-1 CHI #TORvCHI
33'
Attempt saved. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio.
Jason Law@jasonlaw_
OH MY GOSH GIOVINCO #TFCLive
peraski@TomPecarski
Giovinco. Take a bow. #tfc # mls
Kurtis Larson@KurtLarSUN
Tell me he's not the best player in MLS, ever? Honestly, tell me. #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
32' - Busch makes the save on Giovinco. TOR 1-1 CHI #TORvCHI
Toronto FC@torontofc
32' Osorio plays Seba in on Busch. Good save by the Fire keeper to keep it 1-1. #TFCLive
Andi Petrillo@AndiPetrillo
S. Giovinco becomes first player in MLS history to record 20goals and 10 assists in a single season #TFC #ItalianStallion
32'
Attempt saved. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jonathan Osorio with a through ball.
JD™@Jacob_Domanico
What a goal #TFC
Toronto FC@torontofc
Outside of his boot for number 20. Ridiculous. #MVP #TFCLive
Christian Fletcher@Darth_Pingu
ARE YOU KIDDING ME GIOVINCO??? WHAT A GOAL!!! #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
31' - Don't think Osorio got a touch on that. TOR 1-1 CHI #TORvCHI
Andrew Pizzola@APizzola
OH MY SEBA! #TFCLIVE
Sriram@sriram_ramani
Giovinvo makes MLS history, just ridiculous #MLS #TFCLive
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
You tell 'em, Brian Bliss. Yell at some fools. #cf97
Deborah Coombs@Mom2Michael
Fun at the @torontofc game #TFCFamily #TFCLive #selfietime https://t.co/Cwh4lQ4PwA
Jake Nemec@jnemec
Come on #CF97!
29'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Daneil Cyrus.
29'
1 - 1
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#10
GOAL: Sebastian Giovinco
Goals this Season: 20
GOAL: Sebastian Giovinco's jaw-dropping chip into the far side netting
Dan Nelson@LtDan61350
#cf97 https://t.co/npLn6LC9MB
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
25' - Six TFC players in the box vs. 2 for #cf97. TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
David McKay@DavidMcKayMHBC
Go #TFC! http://t.co/OmG17Rln6a
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22'
Foul by Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire).
22'
Damien Perquis (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
21'
Attempt missed. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Justin Morrow.
19'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Lovel Palmer.
18'
Foul by Mike Magee (Chicago Fire).
18'
Robbie Findley (Toronto FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17'
Matt Polster (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17'
Foul by Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC).
17'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Lovel Palmer tries a through ball, but Patrick Nyarko is caught offside.
michael veenstra@michaeldvee
Gio needs to lay that off for Jozy. #TFC
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
15' - HELP HIM! TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
16'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Patrick Nyarko.
15'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Daneil Cyrus.
Wes @St____Jimmy
What a turn by Giovinco. Magic in his boots #TFClive
Toronto Reds@TorontoReds
What a turn by Giovinco, good try on goal #TFCLive
Renee@MSCMommyLife
Getting our shirts signed by Dwayne De Rosario #TFCLive #TFCfamily http://t.co/A0Wx4K5ReG
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Big Red, Big Block! #TORvCHI
Chicago Fire WUFC@FireWUFC
Umm what is this I see? Fire take the early lead?? #cf97
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
13' - Nice recovery by Larentowicz an Cyrus, but a corner for TFC. TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
13'
Corner, Toronto FC. Conceded by Daneil Cyrus.
13'
Attempt blocked. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Kurtis Larson@KurtLarSUN
Lots of time. Lots and lots of time... #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
11' - Nobody on the end of that Giovinco free kick. TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
Jason Button@butskijnr
1-0 #cf97! Yes Gilberto!!!
11'
Foul by Daneil Cyrus (Chicago Fire).
11'
Robbie Findley (Toronto FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
10'
Offside, Toronto FC. Benoit Cheyrou tries a through ball, but Sebastian Giovinco is caught offside.
8'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Patrick Doody tries a through ball, but Lovel Palmer is caught offside.
7'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Damien Perquis.
7'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Benoit Cheyrou.
6'
Foul by Marco Delgado (Toronto FC).
6'
David Accam (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Toronto FC@torontofc
4' Giovinco comes inches wide from finding the equalizer with a curving shot towards the far post #TFCLive
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
It was a solid finish from Gilberto, easily taking advantage of #tfc's turnstiles backline. #cf97 #TORvCHI
Eray@iErayDursun
Scored a minute in. Wow. #cf97
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
4' - Giovinco just fires wide. TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
4'
Attempt missed. Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marco Delgado.
James Servitillo@JamesRumar
Well that was quick #TFCLive
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
1' - FIRE GOAL: Gilberto takes 42 seconds to haunt his former club. TOR 0-1 CHI #TORvCHI
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
41 SECONDS AND GILBERTO STRIKES AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB! 1-0 #cf97! #TORvCHI
Chicago Fire Talk@CSNChicagoFire
1' #cf97 GOAL - Gilberto fires the Men in Red to a 1-0 lead less than a minute in, and silences the BMO Field crowd. #TORvCHI #ChiFireTalk
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
What a start for #cf97: Former #tfc man Gilberto scores 40 seconds in. 0-1 Chicago. #TORvCHI
2'
Offside, Toronto FC. Sebastian Giovinco tries a through ball, but Marco Delgado is caught offside.
First Half begins.
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0 - 1
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GOAL: Gilberto
Goals this Season: 2
KICKOFF: Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire
HIGHLIGHTS: Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire | September 26, 2015
April Kawaguchi@AprilKawaguchi
National anthem at TFC #TFCLive http://t.co/AJmDkN20Xd
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⚽️NICHOLAS FIORE⚽️@iitsFIORE
At the @torontofc game with my sis!! Huge game for the Reds as they need 3 points for a playoff push!! #TFCLive ⚽️🇨🇦🍁 http://t.co/naSF1fbMms
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Major League Soccer@MLS
Pull up a chair. #TORvCHI starts now: http://t.co/sazOdMvyDL (📷: @IPuck86) http://t.co/FgXdnQqJjM
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Marco Delgado@marco_delgado8
HERE WE GO! COME ON YOU REDS! #TFCLive #COYR
Launy Schwartz@TheSchwartz5454
First for everything. At #tfc with kristykozluk. #footy #soccer #soccergame #toronto https://t.co/quegZtDfIE
Toronto FC@torontofc
The teams are out for the national anthems #TFCLive
dawnytwin@dawnytwin
Fantastic weather for the match #TFCLive #goseba
Veronica Jouaneh@vjouaneh
Vaughan 2005 girls excited for the fan tunnel! #TFCLive #COYR http://t.co/SNyQXe2sAv
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Andrew Salmon@andrewgsalmon
Taking a Blue Jays break today to catch my first soccer game ever #tfc http://t.co/hE5UN1nhiK
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Evelyn Wilson@tearsmeanlove
Looking forward to our first Toronto FC game #TFCLive going to be awesome. http://t.co/vOCVEZ7tpZ
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Jeff Veillette@JeffVeillette
The Jays aren't the only team in the city about to end a playoff drought (fingers crossed).. #TFCLive http://t.co/3aySDPRfe8
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Kristin@kristinpv
A beautiful day for soccer! No impending rain either!!! @torontofc #TFCLive http://t.co/BeqgrAf4Ut
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Frank Stranzl@frankstranzl
Pre-game interview with Jeff Larentowicz, @kev_egan and @DanKelly_21. Game time for #cf97 on @CSNChicago! http://t.co/Bm5pWH0Xqt
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Brandon Powell@bpowell_91
#tfclive http://t.co/AzJ9JvtKkw
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Toronto FC@torontofc
It's Show Time! TFC & @alcatelotcanada are giving away another amazing phone + more! Use #TFCLive to win. http://t.co/fCJdh45xpS
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Jay Yoo@tdotjay
Andrew's first selfie at @BMOField watching @torontofc #TFCLive http://t.co/AGOl4DqfZO
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Frankie knuckles@Francoisknuckle
Day Out for Football! ⚽ Toronto v. Chicago Fire #TFCLive http://t.co/t4n1KOQ4lR
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Lisa Chicoy-Daban@MMBA69
#TFCLive http://t.co/78s7hB7fyl
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Barry W.@brw9663
#TFCLive http://t.co/bJIgqEvjvG
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averagelychillbrodud@TheZodFatherz
#tfclive looking for an upgrade for two! http://t.co/yoPEA8Te3S
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David Brigstocke@DFBrigstocke
All set, now Let's go reds! #TFCLive http://t.co/rznZStuh9J
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Sandra Hawken@HiSandraHawken
Gorgeous weather for @torontofc game today! #tfclive #soccermom http://t.co/LXzoGkh6BR
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Kim Owen-Turner@kowenturner
Go Toronto Go! #TFC #TorontoFClive http://t.co/Bp3tfcmuzJ
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April Kawaguchi@AprilKawaguchi
Psyched for the game #TFCLive http://t.co/iob873dnWY
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Alex Brown@alexb356
#TFCLive #bmofield #NTNitros http://t.co/1QwrqjjJgj
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Therese Picco@piccobasco
Having pre-game fun @torontofc vs Chicago Fire Go #TFCLive http://t.co/lYTuVDHya0
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Barry W.@brw9663
#TFCLive http://t.co/AX52UCylxD
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Trixify_@TriXgaming123
#TFCLive http://t.co/YoqN1dg9tG
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John Ferraro@OracleRMS
Taking the boys to the tfc game. #TFCLive http://t.co/WXmCdOz6zk
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Vicki Buder@vbuder
Pumped for today's @torontofc game #tfclive http://t.co/o62KZwjPjQ
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Joe Montesano@JoeMontesano
@torontofc @alcatelotcanada #TFCLive key to the game is controlling the midfield and getting Altidore and Giovinco involved early
Diana M.@TeacherMomOfTwo
A beautiful day to catch a @torontofc game! #tfcfamily #TFClive http://t.co/4rd93IGEyO
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Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
#cf97's pre game talk: http://t.co/aXnoYHweUT
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kornkid15@kornkid15
Come on Fire! #cf97 (at @TheGlobePub in Chicago, IL w/ @antwongalante @freddy_coba) https://t.co/utrHEVI8R6
Shjon@IPuck86
The calm before the storm. #TFClive http://t.co/kYGCl3eH7V
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Kristin@kristinpv
This band is ammmazing! @torontofc #TFCLive #COYR! http://t.co/LnUpOn7HSZ
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David Holstock@TarHooligan
#TfcLive http://t.co/IT2hre7QF0
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Chris Acevedo@aceinto
With my baby at the TFC game. #TFCLive http://t.co/LanxQ87Jcz
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Scott Gibson@_scottgibson
Enjoying the TFC today with my dad. #TFCLive http://t.co/B1F3qR3jfT
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Charlie Spano@SpanoChas
Go Reds #TFClive http://t.co/x0mhXCLeC3
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Angie Anderson@angieja
#tfclive my first game. Very excited. http://t.co/tBqeP5eLDf
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Payge Schank@P_Schank
Momma and me at the TFC game love coming to games #TFCLive http://t.co/K01LCsYy5U
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Karen Davey@MommyConnectWTO
Loving the view from here! #TFCLive #TFCFamily @torontofc http://t.co/rrCOwhbHQ3
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Jen@kcchronicles
I'm in NYC this weeken, look where my kids are hanging today @TorontoFootball #TFC #soccermom http://t.co/p8NgAIyad0
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David (P) Leonard@davidpleonard
Gorgeous day for a @torontofc match. Get to the sun. #tfclive #dlws
biag@TFCLeafnation
#TFC supporters getting pumped for the game #matchday #COYR #TFCLive #playoffdrive @inebriatti http://t.co/W6k642Zs5Y
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Juli Paladino@JuliPaladino1
Let's go @torontofc - the @KingsInTheNorth are ready to cheer you on!! #TFCLive http://t.co/S8lwChVp3r
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Maria Lianos-Carbone@amotherworld
Kids are excited too see the players as they go to warm up. #TFCLive #TFCFamily @torontofc http://t.co/V2xXEyp22l
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James Daniel Warner@Jdanwarner
#tfclive http://t.co/63OWJ22cv4
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starlin castjoe@MOFFITW
#cf97 #fires at BMO field today http://t.co/bZvRbT5WhF
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Randy Narine@Randy_Narine
Does really feel like perfect sonditions for a match today. #TFC http://t.co/B4bIMnlmIV
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davemccrory@mrdmcc
Watchin #TFC warm-ups with #tfcfamily http://t.co/iIMu1NNnOk
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Tim@bibliobibulus
#tfclive #coyr http://t.co/KnCyAlTKXd
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

1'		Gilberto Assisted By: Patrick Nyarko
29'		Sebastian Giovinco Assisted By: Damien Perquis
52'		Gilberto Assisted By: Mike Magee, Patrick Nyarko
59'		Michael Bradley Assisted By: Sebastian Giovinco
79'		Jozy Altidore

Disciplinary

69'

Sebastian Giovinco

Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

55'		Joevin Jones Patrick NyarkoM
67'		Razvan Cocis Matt PolsterM
69'		Jackson Marco DelgadoD
74'		Jason Johnson Mike MageeF
83'		Collen Warner Robbie FindleyM
85'		Ahmed Kantari Jozy AltidoreF

Match Information

MLS at BMO Field

Toronto, ON

Attendance 22513

Weather Sunny

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TSN

CSN-Chicago

National and local blackouts apply