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10-12-2008, 07:52 AM
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TFC has to settle for tie after late penalty kick
Associated Press
FRISCO, Tex.–Kenny Cooper scored two goals, including the equalizer in stoppage time, to give FC Dallas a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC last night.
After Toronto's Marvell Wynne put Toronto ahead in the 88th minute, Dallas mounted a frantic last-minute rally that resulted in Cooper being awarded a controversial penalty kick as stoppage time began.
Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Soccer/article/516299)
Canada eliminated from World Cup contention
Canadian Press
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Canada's road to the 2010 World Cup ended with a 3-1 loss in Honduras on Saturday night, extending a men's soccer drought that dates back to 1986.
The defeat was the third successive for Dale Mitchell's team, which has managed just one draw in four outings in a tough group in this round of CONCACAF qualifying. The Canadian men have two games remaining, including a date Wednesday in Edmonton with Mexico, but they are meaningless.
Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081011.wsptcanada_honduras11/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
Toronto FC, Dallas battle to stalemate
If only they awarded three points for moral victories.
FC Dallas scored on a penalty shot in injury time to earn a come-from-behind 2-2 tie with Toronto FC Saturday night in Texas.
Marvell Wynne scored his second goal of the season with two minutes left in regulation to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. The Canadian club appeared set to earn a second consecutive road win for the first time in franchise history, but Toronto defender Julius James was called for an obstruction foul inside the box and Dallas striker Kenny Cooper converted from the penalty spot.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/10/11/toronto-fc-dallas-report.html)
Canada eliminated from World Cup contention
Canada's woeful World Cup drought continues.
Canada suffered a 3-1 road loss to Honduras Saturday in their CONCACAF semifinal qualifying game, a result that officially eliminates the Canadian team from World Cup contention.
Canada has only qualified for the World Cup once — in 1986 in Mexico when it failed to score and lost all three of its games.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/10/11/canada-honduras.html)
Reds stunned by late penalty kick
Toronto FC see chance for three points taken away
FRISCO, Texas -- In the 88th minute, Toronto FC seemed to have gotten just a little bit closer to a remarkable rebound for a playoff spot. But a second late penalty kick in as many games for FC Dallas left the teams with a 2-2 draw at Pizza Hut Park. TFC got goals from Marco Velez in the 72nd minute and Marvell Wynne in the 88th, overcoming a first-half goal from Kenny Cooper.
Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&content_id=195107&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Late goal negates furious Reds comeback
Wild finish forces Toronto FC to settle for draw with Dallas
FRISCO, Texas -- A wild turn of events negated a furious second-half rally by Toronto FC on Saturday, and forced the Reds to settle for a point after seemingly having the win sewn up. Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in extra time -- on a second attempt -- for his second goal of the night and 18th of the season. With the 2-2 draw, Toronto remained in contention for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&content_id=195084&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
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TFC has to settle for tie after late penalty kick
Associated Press
FRISCO, Tex.–Kenny Cooper scored two goals, including the equalizer in stoppage time, to give FC Dallas a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC last night.
After Toronto's Marvell Wynne put Toronto ahead in the 88th minute, Dallas mounted a frantic last-minute rally that resulted in Cooper being awarded a controversial penalty kick as stoppage time began.
Read more (http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Soccer/article/516299)
Canada eliminated from World Cup contention
Canadian Press
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Canada's road to the 2010 World Cup ended with a 3-1 loss in Honduras on Saturday night, extending a men's soccer drought that dates back to 1986.
The defeat was the third successive for Dale Mitchell's team, which has managed just one draw in four outings in a tough group in this round of CONCACAF qualifying. The Canadian men have two games remaining, including a date Wednesday in Edmonton with Mexico, but they are meaningless.
Read more (http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081011.wsptcanada_honduras11/GSStory/GlobeSportsSoccer/home)
Toronto FC, Dallas battle to stalemate
If only they awarded three points for moral victories.
FC Dallas scored on a penalty shot in injury time to earn a come-from-behind 2-2 tie with Toronto FC Saturday night in Texas.
Marvell Wynne scored his second goal of the season with two minutes left in regulation to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. The Canadian club appeared set to earn a second consecutive road win for the first time in franchise history, but Toronto defender Julius James was called for an obstruction foul inside the box and Dallas striker Kenny Cooper converted from the penalty spot.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/10/11/toronto-fc-dallas-report.html)
Canada eliminated from World Cup contention
Canada's woeful World Cup drought continues.
Canada suffered a 3-1 road loss to Honduras Saturday in their CONCACAF semifinal qualifying game, a result that officially eliminates the Canadian team from World Cup contention.
Canada has only qualified for the World Cup once — in 1986 in Mexico when it failed to score and lost all three of its games.
Read more (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/story/2008/10/11/canada-honduras.html)
Reds stunned by late penalty kick
Toronto FC see chance for three points taken away
FRISCO, Texas -- In the 88th minute, Toronto FC seemed to have gotten just a little bit closer to a remarkable rebound for a playoff spot. But a second late penalty kick in as many games for FC Dallas left the teams with a 2-2 draw at Pizza Hut Park. TFC got goals from Marco Velez in the 72nd minute and Marvell Wynne in the 88th, overcoming a first-half goal from Kenny Cooper.
Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&content_id=195107&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
Late goal negates furious Reds comeback
Wild finish forces Toronto FC to settle for draw with Dallas
FRISCO, Texas -- A wild turn of events negated a furious second-half rally by Toronto FC on Saturday, and forced the Reds to settle for a point after seemingly having the win sewn up. Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in extra time -- on a second attempt -- for his second goal of the night and 18th of the season. With the 2-2 draw, Toronto remained in contention for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Read more (http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&content_id=195084&vkey=news_t280&fext=.jsp&team=t280)
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