Giovinco's heroics not enough as Manneh, Whitecaps win 7-goal thriller

TORONTO - Kekuta Manneh and Pedro Morales scored two minutes part in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps held on for a 4-3 victory over Toronto FC in chilly conditions Saturday night.

Manneh and Christian Bolanos scored to give Vancouver (6-5-2) a 2-0 lead 18 minutes into the game.

Sebastian Giovinco then scored twice to pull Toronto (4-4-2) even, moving into sole possession of the franchise record for career MLS goals with Nos. 29 and 30. His 37th-minute goal came after strike partner Jozy Altidore missed a penalty and left immediately afterward with a hamstring issue.

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Four minutes after Giovinco's tying goal in the 66th minute, Manneh restored the Vancouver lead, undressing former Whitecaps fullback Steven Beitashour before beating goalkeeper Clint Irwin.

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Captain Morales added an insurance marker two minutes later.

Vancouver fullback Fraser Aird was sent off in the 75th minute for a second yellow. Midfielder Jonathan Osorio was hurt on the play and had to be helped off. Drew Moor's header off Giovinco's corner in the 80th minute cut the deficit to 4-3.

Giovinco has had a hand in all 13 Toronto goals this season, scoring eight and assisting on the other five.