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Nico Hasler’s one-timer off of a nice cross from Jordan Hamilton caromed off of the crossbar in the 36th minute, and TFC’s first trip to Minneapolis could not have gotten off to a worse start.

The Reds finally got on the board when Justin Morrow took advantage of a Minnesota miscue to score his first of the season in the 42nd minute.

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Jonathan Osorio had set up the play by heading a ball in for Jordan Hamilton, who occupied the attention of two Minnesota defenders. A bad touch allowed Morrow to slide in and beat Bobby Shuttleworth.

Toronto would not score again until Giovinco hammered home a shot in the 70th minute. Unfortunately for the visitors, Quintero scored his second and third goals of the game in between the Giovinco strike.

On the first, Quintero somehow made something of a one-on-three, chipping a shot past Irwin, who could have done better than merely getting a hand on it in the 52nd minute.

The fourth Loons goal was far worse, with Quintero curling in a shot that had no business going in or being set up in the first place.

“He’s a great player, especially when you give him loads of space to run at you,” Vanney said somewhat facetiously.

“Far too much space to be able to manipulate the game.”

Toronto FC (4-10-3) has now won only once in its past seven games, including three straight defeats.

Victor Vazquez and Auro did not make the trip, along with Jozy Altidore, Drew Moor and Chris Mavinga.

Minnesota improved to 6-10-1, scoring more than two goals for the first time all season.

Whether it’s turnovers, a lack of finish, bad luck or poor goaltending, everything seems to be conspiring against the Reds this season, especially recently.

Still, Bradley is not ready to give up by any means.

“The positive? We’re only halfway done,” he said.

“For as poor as we’ve been for 17 games, we have 17 more games to go after things and to put it right. That’s all there is to it.”

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