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MLS Review: Giovinco hat trick sends NYC packing, Galaxy lose on pens

Sebastian Giovinco and Toronto FC showed no mercy as they crushed New York City 5-0 to ease into the MLS Eastern Conference championship.

Last season's MVP Giovinco scored a hat trick in Sunday's second leg to lead Toronto to a devastating 7-0 aggregate win and a step closer to the MLS Cup.

Leading 2-0 heading into the return fixture of the semifinal in the Big Apple, Toronto wasted no time ending New York City's hopes of a comeback at Yankee Stadium.

Giovinco broke the deadlock in the sixth minute with an exquisite turn and powerful low shot before the Italy international doubled the lead on the night from the penalty spot 13 minutes later.