It was not the opener that we had hoped for. In fact, outside of the first 30 minutes, this match was a complete lunch bag letdown. Wind, altitude and an overgrown pitch slowed the game to a crawl. It also didn’t help that referee Allen Chapman blew his whistle more times than Edward Snowden.
But, like all true champions, the key is how Toronto FC responds to this unexpected result. Every game played is a learning experience, and the next game is an opportunity for improvement. What can TFC learn from its 0-0 draw against an inferior opponent?