Toronto, Charlotte each hope to end extended winless streaks in clash
Pep Biel scored and assisted as Charlotte improved to 4-2-2 at home and Toronto fell to 1-3-0 away.
- Charlotte FC defeated Toronto FC 3-1 on Saturday night in Major League Soccer play, with midfielder Pep Biel recording a goal and an assist and forward Kerwin Vargas adding two assists.
- Wilfried Zaha scored in the 19th minute to give Charlotte an early lead, but Derrick Etienne Jr. equalized three minutes later before defender David Schnegg restored the hosts' advantage in the 35th minute.
- Biel capped the scoring on an 84th-minute penalty kick after Morrison Agyemang was fouled by Jonathan Osorio. Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina finished with three saves for Charlotte, while Toronto's Luka Gavran stopped two shots.
- The victory improves Charlotte to 4-2-2 at home this season, while Toronto falls to 1-3-0 away from home after playing on the road for the first time since early March.
- Toronto visits the Chicago Fire next Saturday, while Charlotte hosts the New England Revolution on the same day as both teams continue their respective campaigns.
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torontotelegraph.comToronto, Charlotte each hope to end extended winless streaks in clash
Charlotte FC will aim to end its five-game league winless streak with a home victory against a similarly embattled Toronto FC squad on Saturday evening.
Pep Biel, Kerwin Vargas spark Charlotte to win over Toronto FC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pep Biel had a goal and an assist, Kerwin Vargas added two assists, and Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC 3-1 in Major League Soccer play on Saturday night. Wilfried Zaha scored in the 19th minute — with assists from Vargas and Biel — to give Charlotte a 1-0 lead. It was the third goal this season for Zaha, and his 13th in 43 career appearances. Biel’s helper was his fifth. Derrick Etienne Jr. took a pass from Jonathan Osorio thre…
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