Three And Counting
Pair of Guevara goals leads TFC to win
Amado Guevara scores twice in second half to clinch 2-0 win vs Kansas City
TORONTO — It was a historic day for both Amado Guevara and Toronto FC on Saturday in the club’s 2-0 win against the Kansas City Wizards at BMO Field.
Guevara scored twice in the second half, in the 56th and 78th minutes, and in so doing marked the first time that a TFC player had scored twice in one match. Also notable for the red-hot Reds was that the victory marked the first three-game winning streak in club history. Last season, Toronto didn’t win their third game until June 2, 2007.
Guevara’s opener wasn’t without some controversy, as found himself within the goal area with the ball on his foot thanks to a somewhat lucky bounce. TFC defender Marvell Wynne’s long charge was held up by two Wizards defenders, and a clearing attempt by one bounced off the back of another. The ball came right to Guevara, who scored his first league goal since 2006, when the former MLS MVP played for New York.
Replays showed that both Guevara and another TFC player appeared to be behind the last attacker, but much to Kansas City’s chagrin, no offside call came from the officials. Wizards captain Jimmy Conrad was booked by the assistant referee for vehemently arguing the goal.
Guevara’s second goal was much less controversial, whipping a free kick over the wall and off the inside of the left-hand post to seal the match.
