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04/18 14:36 CDT Kobe Franklin's first career goal helps Toronto pull out 3-3
draw with Austin
Kobe Franklin's first career goal helps Toronto pull out 3-3 draw with Austin
TORONTO (AP) --- Defender Kobe Franklin scored his first career goal in the
88th minute to rally Toronto FC to a 3-3 draw with Austin FC on Saturday.
Toronto (3-2-3) upped its unbeaten run to six on the season and 12 at home
dating to last year. The club is 2-0-3 in five home matches and 4-0-8 during
the streak.
Defender Jon Bell used a nifty spin move in front of the net to score
unassisted in traffic in the 29th minute and give Austin a 1-0 lead. Two of
Bell's five career goals have come this year in his first season with Austin
(1-3-4).
Dniel Salli continued his hot start in his first season with Toronto, scoring
off a deflection in the 52nd minute to tie it 1-1. Salli has three goals this
season after totaling 54 in nine campaigns with Sporting Kansas City.
Defender Richie Laryea gave Toronto a 2-1 lead with an unassisted goal in the
67th minute. His first netter of the season was his 14th in 165 career
appearances.
Facundo Torres used assists from Robert Taylor and Myrto Uzuni to score the
equalizer in the 78th minute and Christian Ramrez found the net four minutes
later to give Austin a 3-2 lead.
Torres scored his first goal in his first season with Austin after notching 37
in 95 appearances with Orlando City. Ramrez has two goals in his first season
with the club, giving him 57 in 192 career matches.
Franklin pulled Toronto even in the 88th minute, redirecting a ricochet off the
right post in his 69th appearance.
Luka Gavran totaled three saves for Toronto in his eighth start this season and
the 24th of his career.
Brad Stuver saved eight shots for Austin, including six in the first half.
Up next
Austin: Visits the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday.
Toronto: Hosts the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.
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