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Sebastian Giovinco scores first goal for Toronto FC in 3-2 loss to Fire (Video)

Don't blame Sebastian Giovinco if he chooses to remember the excellent build-up to his first MLS goal for Toronto FC rather than the goal itself.

Already down 1-0 to the Chicago Fire just 20 minutes in on Saturday, a flurry of well-timed passes from the Reds in the attacking third freed Giovinco for an open look inside the 18-yard box. He didn't get much power on his shot, but the ball was badly misplayed by Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch and gifted Giovinco a goal to bring TFC level at 1-1.

Giovinco wasn't done making an impact on the game either. In the second half he fed a beautiful ball to Benoit Cheyrou who capitalized to put Toronto up 2-1. However, Chicago came back with two quick goals of their own to take a 3-2 lead and that's how the match would end. The Reds played the final half-hour with 10 men after defender Warren Creavalle was sent off for picking up a second yellow card.

The loss drops TFC to 1-3-0 on the season.

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Israel Fehr is a writer for Yahoo Canada Sports. Email him at israelfehr@yahoo.ca or follow him on Twitter.