Toronto FC puts on a clinic in 5-goal romp over Orlando City

It was a game billed as Sebastian Giovinco vs. Kaka, as Toronto FC played host to Orlando City at BMO Field, but the hero on the night was none other than the Reds' ferocious leader, Michael Bradley.

The U.S. captain guided Toronto to a huge 5-0 win over Orlando in a wild game that had two red cards for the visitors, a brace for Jozy Altidore, and an absolute peach of a goal from the "Atomic Ant."

It was a chippy match to start with as the two teams exchanged spells of possession, but the complexion of the match changed in the 23rd minute when Orlando right full-back Rafael Ramos saw a straight red card for a foul on Justin Morrow.

That open space was exposed by Bradley in the second half, with the midfield general picking up the ball at the halfway line, making a 50-yard run before finding Marco Delgado in the box.

Not to be outdone, Giovinco got his name on the goal sheet with a beautiful free kick to double Toronto's lead. Bradley then turned provider once again in the 72nd minute, playing a one-two pass with Giovinco, running into the box and slipping a pass across the box to find Morrow for a third Toronto FC goal.

Orlando then doubled down on its misfortunes in the 82nd minute, with Adrian Winter bringing down Robbie Findley in the box. Winter was shown a red card and Altidore slotted home the penalty, giving Toronto a four-goal lead.

Minutes later, Altidore added a fifth goal off a free kick, swung in by Bradley. The U.S. midfielder found Findley, who tapped the pass over for Altidore to head past the 'keeper. The Reds were given a standing ovation as Orlando was left licking its wounds, the final score 5-0 on the day at BMO Field.

(Courtesy: Major League Soccer)