Insigne, Bernardeschi spark Toronto past Charlotte 2-0

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi scored second-half goals to lead Toronto FC to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi scored second-half goals to lead Toronto FC to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday.

Insigne gave Toronto a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute with his fourth goal of the season. Bernardeschi added an insurance goal — his fifth — in the 66th minute.

Alex Bono finished with four saves to earn the clean sheet for Toronto (9-13-6), Kristijan Kahlina saved one shot for Charlotte (10-16-2).

Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea and Charlotte FC midfielder Kamil Jóźwiak (7) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea and Charlotte FC midfielder Kamil Jóźwiak (7) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Toronto beat Charlotte, an expansion team, in the first meeting 4-0 on July 23. Toronto is 4-1-2 in its last seven matches.

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Toronto FC forward Jayden Nelson brings the ball upfield during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Toronto FC forward Jayden Nelson brings the ball upfield during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

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