Hamilton scores twice in 2 minutes to lead Toronto FC
Posted April 19, 2019 7:00 am
TORONTO (AP) - Substitute Jordan Hamilton scored in the 77th and 79th minutes to give Toronto FC a 4-3 comeback victory over Minnesota United on Friday night.
Hamilton converted a pass from Jonathan Osorio to tie it at 3, then put Toronto ahead on a header after Jozy Altidore chipped goalkeeper Vito Mannone. Alejandro Pozuelo also scored twice for Toronto (4-1-1).
Darwin Quintero scored twice for Minnesota (3-3-1), giving the Loons a 3-2 lead with the second on a penalty kick in the 70th minute. Angelo Rodriguez also scored for Minnesota.
Minnesota finished with nine men. Jan Gregus was sent off in the 89th for a dangerous scissors tackle on Pozuelo, and Francisco Calvo followed in the 91st after a second yellow card in two minutes.
Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laryea (22) battles for the ball against Minnesota United midfielder Rasmus Schuller (20) during first-half MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Friday, April 19, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo (10) scores against Minnesota United during first-half MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Friday, April 19, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley celebrates after defeating Minnesota United in MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Friday, April 19, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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In the rain, Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo (10) celebrates after defeating Minnesota United in MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Friday, April 19, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo (10) watches hits goal-attempt as Minnesota United's Eric Miller (4) defends during first-half MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Friday, April 19, 2019. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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