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Sebastian Giovinco carries Toronto FC over Montreal while Union beat NYCFC

Sebastian Giovinco scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season to help Toronto FC beat the Montreal Impact 2-0 on Saturday.

The reigning MVP scored from the penalty spot in the first half and on a counter-attack in the 81st minute.

Jozy Altidore dribbled past Ambroise Oyongo in the 39th minute and was taken down in the penalty area by a sliding Victor Cabrera. Referee Ted Unkel immediately pointed to the spot. Giovinco made no mistake, slotting a low shot inside the left post for his fifth goal of the season.

Giovinco scored again in the 81st on a low blast to the far corner to secure to win, bringing Toronto to 11 points, one off the lead in the Eastern Conference.