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Forge defeats slumping Toronto FC in opening leg of Canadian Championship semifinal
HAMILTON — Toronto FC’s free fall continued Wednesday as the slumping Major League Soccer side was beaten 2-1 by Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC in the opening leg of their Canadian Championship semifinal.
Beni Badibanga and Kwasi Poku scored for Forge, which led 2-0 after 14 minutes.
Substitute Prince Owusu pulled an important goal back for Toronto in the 88th minute off a goalmouth scramble following a corner.
There could have been more in five-plus minutes of frantic stoppage time but Forge ‘keeper Chris Kalongo made a diving save to deny Lorenzo Insigne and Toronto substitute Deandre Kerr headed wide.