Soccer

Revolution strike first, but give up 4 goals in loss to Toronto FC

Toronto kept its slender playoff hopes alive.

New England Revolution player Guillermo Hauche, right, battles for the ball with Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio, center, during the first half Saturday. Mark Blinch / The Canadian Press via AP

By Associated Press

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TORONTO (AP) — Sebastian Giovinco, Lucas Jansson, Victor Vazquez and Marky Delgado scored and defending MLS champion Toronto FC beat the New England Revolution 4-1 on Saturday night to keep its slender playoff hopes alive.

Toronto (9-15-6) won for the first time in league play this season after conceding the first goal.

Cristian Penilla scored for New England (8-11-11).

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