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Pozuelo breaks te in 51st, Toronto FC beats Philadelphia 2-1

April 17, 2022 GMT

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Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo, left, celebrates with teammate Kadin Chung after scoring his team's winning goal against Philadelphia Union during the second half of a MLS soccer game Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)

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TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Pozuelo broke a tie early in the 51st minute and Toronto FC beat Philadelphia 2-1 in cold conditions Saturday night, handing the MLS-leading Union their first loss of the season.

Toronto (3-2-2) won its third in a row at home and extended its unbeaten run to four games. Philadelphia (5-1-1) had won a franchise-record five straight.

Julian Carranza opened the scoring for Philadelphia in the 34th minute. Jesus Jimenez answered for Toronto in the 39th.