WASHINGTON -- The drought is finally over for Toronto FC.
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defender Daniel Woolard in the 41st minute was the difference Saturday as
Toronto fought back from an early 1-0 deficit to pick up a 2-1 victory and snap
an 11-game winless streak in MLS play. "I think it was a very professional
performance in the second half," said Toronto head coach Ryan Nelsen, who tasted
victory in the league for the first time since March 9. "It takes a lot of
character to come back, away from home as well, against a team that is a bit
wounded and a bit desperate, very similar to us." Robert Earnshaw had the other
goal for Toronto (2-7-5), which snapped an 0-6-5 run with its best offensive
performance of the season on the road after scoring just three times in six
previous games away from BMO Field. Former Toronto FC star Dwayne De Rosario
scored from the penalty spot for last-place United (1-11-3). D.C. opened the
scoring when midfielder Nick DeLeon was fouled by Toronto defender Gale
Agbossoumonde just inside the 18-yard box and De Rosario converted the ensuing
penalty in the 19th minute. Two goals from set pieces edged the visitors out in
front before halftime. Earnshaw somehow won a header just outside the six-yard
box from a long Steven Caldwell free kick, glancing the equalizer past
goalkeeper Bill Hamid in the 30th minute. The Welsh forward joked about a high
jump background in his youth as the key to the play before breaking down how he
got the better of D.C. defender Brandon McDonald, who is five inches taller.
"Its just the timing really," Earnshaw said. "The ball was good, because
(Caldwell) over hit it, and it gave me a chance to get up behind (the
defender)." A set piece worked again Toronto in the 41st minute when Luis Silvas
curling delivery into a mass of on-rushing bodies was glanced home by Woolard
into his own goal. A charged up D.C. team came out of the gates and nearly
equalized two minutes into the second half. DeLeon pounced on a poor clearance
from Caldwell at the top of his box, but Bendik made a fine save on the fiercely
struck shot. The goalkeeper was tested again by De Rosario in the 58th minute
when DeLeons cross found the Canadian internationals outstretched foot, only to
see Bendik deflect the effort wide. Nelsen praised the efforts of his
24-year-old keeper. "Whenever the ball went in (the box) it only looked like it
was only one guy who was going to get it," said Nelsen, who began his
professional career with United in 2001. "Joes been doing that since the start,
hes such a dominant personality." While absorbing pressure in the second half,
scoring chances were scarce at the other end for Toronto. The best chance fell
to Silva, who pounced on a poor back pass from D.C. defender Taylor Kemp but
couldnt find the target. The missed opportunity meant another nervy finish for a
defence that has conceded a goal in the last ten minutes of a game eight times
this season. But the back line held firm to give Nelsen a win in his first visit
to RFK Stadium as a head coach.
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. Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this
week and the team made the announcement Friday. Great Britains Davis Cup
first-round tie against Canada next year will be played at the TD Place Arena in
Ottawa.The 2015 champions will head to the Canadian capital straight after the
Australian Open for the clash from Feb. 3-5.The tie throws up the enticing
prospect of world No.1 Andy Murray taking on Milos Raonic in a replay of this
years Wimbledon final.Raonic has committed to playing in the match while Murray
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top-100 singles player but they have top doubles players in Vasek Pospisil and
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