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KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Rookie Teal Bunbury came through with another game-winning goal as the Kansas City Wizards outlasted Toronto FC 1-0 on Saturday night in a tough Eastern Conference clash at a sold-out crowd CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

One week after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson, Bunbury provided the deciding goal in the 62^nd minute and the Wizards defense held a scuffling TFC attack in check to preserve the victory. Kansas City improved to 5-8-4 with the victory while Toronto fell to 6-6-5.

In what was a tight match from the opening whistle, a defensive error proved the difference. With Kei Kamara applying pressure on the TFC defense, defender Adrian Cann botched a headed clearance directly into Bunbury’s path, and the striker snapped a header from the top of the penalty area that goalkeeper Stefan Frei tipped off the crossbar but couldn’t keep out.

GOALS

	VS
KANSAS CITY		TORONTO FC

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Comparison

	KANSAS CITY		TORONTO FC
SHO Shots				SHO Shots
SOG Shots on Goal				SOG Shots on Goal
SVS Saves				SVS Saves
F Fouls				F Fouls
OFF Offsides				OFF Offsides
CK Corner Kicks				CK Corner Kicks

The goal was Bunbury’s second of the season, coming only two weeks after his right-footed strike beat the East-leading Columbus Crew on the road.

Kansas City had multiple chances to pad their lead in the final minutes but Josh Wolff’s shot was saved by Frei and substitute Birahim Diop shanked a gilt-edged opportunity from the top of the box.

Apart from the goal, neither side created many chances in a physical battle that mirrored the 0-0 draw the sides played to in Toronto in early June. The ball spent much of the game pinging around the midfield and both sides had trouble finding space on the small CAB playing surface.

However, Toronto could have taken the all-important lead with its best chance of the game just before halftime. Making his first MLS start, TFC Designated Player Mista was played in behind the Wizards defense. The striker took a magnificent touch and hit the ball on the half volley but Nielsen got down to slap the ball out for a corner kick.

Kansas City was dealt a blow in the 56^th minute when left winger Ryan Smith pulled up lame as he grabbed at his right hamstring. He was removed for Wolff two minutes later with a hamstring strain.

Toronto brought on MLS All-Star Dwayne De Rosario and Chad Barrett just before Bunbury's goal but the attacking duo could not help their team break through in attack. The Wizards now stand just four points behind the Canadian side for third place in the Eastern Conference.

Scoring Summary: 

KC -- Teal Bunbury 2 (unassisted) 62 

Misconduct Summary: 

TOR -- Adrian Cann (caution; Reckless Foul) 22 

KC -- Teal Bunbury (caution; Unsporting Behavior) 68 

TOR -- Nick LaBrocca (caution; Reckless Foul) 86 

Toronto FC -- Stefan Frei, Dan Gargan, Nana Attakora, Adrian Cann, Nick Garcia, Joseph Nane (Gabe Gala 73), Julian de Guzman, Jacob Peterson (Dwayne De Rosario 58), Nick LaBrocca, Maicon Santos, Mista (Chad Barrett 58).

Substitutes Not Used: Raivis Hscanovics, Maksim Usanov, O'Brian White, Jon Conway.

Kansas City Wizards -- Jimmy Nielsen, Michael Harrington, Jimmy Conrad, Shavar Thomas, Roger Espinoza, Davy Arnaud, Stephane Auvray, Craig Rocastle (Jack Jewsbury 77), Kei Kamara (Birahim Diop 89), Teal Bunbury, Ryan Smith (Josh Wolff 58).

Substitutes Not Used: Korede Aiyegbusi, Nick Kounenakis, Graham Zusi, Eric Kronberg.

Referee: Abiodun Okulaja 

Referee's Assistants: Peter Manikowski; Peter Balciunas 

4th Official: Chris Penso 

Time of Game: 1:53 

Attendance: 10,385 

Weather: Sunny and 87 degrees