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Watch: Bono's miraculous goal-line stop denies Larin easy tap-in

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Cyle Larin has a worthy adversary in Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono.

With a simple tap-in begging in second half of Wednesday's prime-time match, Larin instead saw a goal-scoring opportunity evaporate as a desperate Bono scrambled into position to swipe away a sure equalizer.

Bono's second effort ensured TFC would claim a 2-1 win against Eastern Conference leader Orlando.

It wasn't the only occasion Bono denied Larin.

Moments earlier, the 23-year-old shot-stopper, playing in place of injured TFC starter Clint Irwin, charged down a streaking Larin and escaped with a yellow card.

Bono's subsequent diving stop was the highlight, but in the 67th minute, he again flashed a hopeful left hand to palm Larin's shot to safety.

First-half goals from Sebastian Giovinco established Toronto's lead, and while Kaka cut the deficit in half, it was Bono who propelled TFC to its fourth victory of the season.

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