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17/08/2052, Protective Stadium, Birmingham, USA
Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer

Legion Vs Toronto

Legion play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Lumsden (GK) , B Dunstan (CB) , I Rae (CB) , R Matheson (RB) , N Smiley (LB) , K Waseer (CDM) , J Seff (CAM) , B Smith (RM) , L Black (LM) , S Kendrick (ST) , S Catanoso (ST) And the subs are: J Smilie (CB) , I Massie (CB) , S Kinman (CM) , I Valiente (CM) , R Burness (ST)

Toronto play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: P Kilgour (GK) , K Jolly (CB) , S Maddix (CB) , D Forbes (CB) , A Ross (CM) , M Ainslie (CM) , B Wilson (CDM) , M Hosack (CAM) , M Hendrickson (RM) , D Sare (LM) , L Saddler (ST) And the subs are: A Adee (CB) , N Niblock (CB) , M Glenny (CM) , J Crary (CM) , J Pait (ST)

Welcome to Protective Stadium in Birmingham, USA where Birmingham Legion FC will face Toronto FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Eastern Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 47000.

1' - Legion kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Lloyd Black plays a short pass to Bob Dunstan.  Bob Dunstan passes the ball to Kamran Waseer.  Adam Ross dispossesses Kamran Waseer and takes possession.  Toronto attempt a quick counter attack.  Adam Ross sees Mike Ainslie making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Mike Ainslie has strayed offside!  

6' - Billy Smith hits the ball long to Rich Matheson.  Rich Matheson takes the ball past Kyle Jolly with a turn of pace.  

15' - Ben Wilson tackles Rich Matheson and takes possession.  Ben Wilson plays a short pass to Adam Ross.  Lloyd Black successfully tackles Adam Ross and the ball goes loose.  Kyle Jolly passes to David Forbes.  David Forbes passes a long ball to Ben Wilson.  Ben Wilson curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

21' - Michael Hosack sees a run from Leo Saddler.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

24' - Toronto launch a counter attack.  Kyle Jolly plays a short pass to Mike Ainslie.  Mike Ainslie uses his pace to beat Neil Smiley.  

25' - Mike Ainslie spots a run from Leo Saddler.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Leo Saddler runs on to the ball.  Leo Saddler attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

26' - Corey Lumsden sees Sam Catanoso making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

28' - Ian Rae brings the ball forward, outpacing Ben Wilson.  

32' - Ian Rae plays a long pass to Josh Seff.  Josh Seff brings the ball forward, outpacing Mark Hendrickson.  

33' - Josh Seff fires a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

35' - Peter Kilgour spots a run from Michael Hosack.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Michael Hosack runs on to the ball.  Michael Hosack looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

36' - Corey Lumsden spots a run from Sam Catanoso.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Sam Catanoso takes the ball.  Sam Catanoso attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

46' - Leo Saddler successfully tackles Neil Smiley and takes possession.  Toronto try to launch a quick counter attack.  Leo Saddler slides the ball to Davie Sare.  Davie Sare curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Michael Hosack.  Michael Hosack looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Corey Lumsden!  Michael Hosack is first to the loose ball...Michael Hosack fires a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Neil Smiley is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Toronto kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Mark Hendrickson passes to Michael Hosack.  Michael Hosack slides the ball to Ben Wilson.  Ben Wilson finds Adam Ross with a short pass.  Adam Ross sees a run from Mike Ainslie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - Billy Smith plays a long pass to Kamran Waseer.  Kamran Waseer tries to beat Stephen Maddix using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Rae is going to be taken off.  Jack Smilie joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Michael Hosack successfully tackles Kamran Waseer and takes the ball.  Michael Hosack uses his pace to beat Lloyd Black.  

54' - Michael Hosack sees a run from Davie Sare.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Davie Sare runs on to the ball.  Davie Sare looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

60' - Mike Ainslie plays the ball to Michael Hosack.  Michael Hosack brings the ball forward, outpacing Billy Smith.  

61' - Michael Hosack attempts to beat Bob Dunstan using his skills, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Toronto.  

62' - Leo Saddler will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bob Dunstan is going to be taken off.  Ian Massie is brought on from the bench.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ben Wilson is going to be taken off.  Arnie Adee is going to be brought on.  

65' - Leo Saddler crosses the ball into the box, finding Arnie Adee.  Josh Seff brings down Arnie Adee.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Leo Saddler prepares to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...and Leo Saddler scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Toronto player!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!

66' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Josh Seff is going to be taken off.  Robert Burness is going to be brought on.  

73' - Stephen Maddix passes a long ball to Arnie Adee.  Arnie Adee passes to Leo Saddler.  Leo Saddler attempts to beat Neil Smiley using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

74' - Leo Saddler tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Leo Saddler for Toronto!  The keeper had no chance!

74' - Legion kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Leo Saddler tackles Kamran Waseer and gains possession for his team.  Toronto attempt to counter.  Leo Saddler strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Toronto.  Adam Ross places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, finding Mike Ainslie.  Mike Ainslie directs a header hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot goes over!



The match has ended Birmingham Legion FC 0 - 2 Toronto FC.