Italian star Federico Bernardeschi curled in a corner for a memorable opening goal, but Toronto FC squandered a two-goal lead and had to settle for a 2-2 Major League Soccer tie with Charlotte FC on Saturday.
Polish international Kamil Jozwiak set up one goal and scored another to key Charlotte's second-half surge, helped by a stiff wind at its back at BMO Field.
Ben Bender pulled one back for Charlotte in the 51st minute, coming in late into the penalty box to slot home a fine cross by Jozwiak. It was the first goal Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson had conceded in 246 minutes - and Charlotte's first-ever goal against TFC. Toronto has not lost since coughing up two late goals in the season-opening 3-2 defeat at D.C. United, extending its unbeaten MLS run to five games .
The wind played a role in the first goal, which came in the sixth minute from a Bernardeschi corner that went in without being touched. The Italian's soaring delivery curled over Marks' outstretched hand into the far corner for his third goal of the season. Insigne has not playing since hobbling off the field 34 minutes into the Feb. 25 season opener at D.C. United. But Bernardeschi remains a force on the field.
Toronto lived dangerously at times, giving up a pair of early chances that Charlotte was unable to convert - or even put on target. At the other end, Bradley tested Marks with a long-range shot in the 28th.
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