



Continuing their season-opening road trip, Toronto hoped to end their 4 game winless streak and see the attack find some success against DC United, who last week dismantled the Whitecaps. Toronto got on the broad super early but found themselves defending for most of the game. But thanks to some solid defending, Toronto was able to keep the Red and Black's chances off target and allow themselves to achieve their goal of 8 points from this trip in 6 games, as Toronto earned their second win of the year. A road win? Eight points? YES PLEASE. Open Player in a New Window | Subscribe | iTunes | MP3 The Opening 45



It didn't take long for the action to start up. Within 60 seconds, Sebastian Giovinco, with the help of Marco Delgado and Jozy Altidore, found the back of the set. But Toronto was unable to keep the attack going as D.C. applied pressure to Toronto's defense for most of the remaining 44 minutes. D.C. broke down Toronto's pass attempts in the attacking and final thirds with ease. But with some strong defending and keeping, Toronto prevented D.C. from equalizing the score. Along with playing every minute this season, Giovinco has also scored or assisted on every #TFC goal scored this season. #MLS — Marco D'Onofrio (@Kubani7) April 17, 2016 Biggest reason #tfc has 8 points in six road games? Clint Irwin. Just sayin — J. (@Le_Jdot) April 17, 2016

The Second Half



Toronto continued to find themselves chasing D.C. but again, thanks to some skillful defending, they were able to keep the pressure off Clint Irwin. Steven Beitashour and Justin Morrow, both of whom earned praise from former TFC Player of the Year Terry Dunfield, looked like all-stars, while Will Johnson provided the defence with some much needed support. Jay Chapman made the most of his substitute appearance, with some skillful defending and good distribution.



Despite being seemingly out attacked by D.C., Toronto ended up having what might have been the best chances of the second half with an extra time shot by Will Johnson and a last minute free kick by Giovinco, following a foul by Steve Birnbaum on Altidore.



Man of the Match



Will Johnson



In a game where it was needed, Will Johnson provided Toronto's defense with some much needed aid. He also contributed offensively with two shots. Johnson is looking better with each passing game.



Special mention to Sebastian Giovinco who set a new club record for fastest goal when he scored 58 seconds into the game. It was his 4th of the season and he continues to be essential to Toronto's attack.



Altidore



Giovinco



Osorio Bradley Johnson Delgado



Morrow Moor Williams Beitashour



Irwin



Subs: Chapman (65' for Delgado), Perquis (68' for Williams)