Toronto FC got the win in the first-leg of their CONCACAF Champions League preliminary series on Wednesday. Joao Plata scored for Toronto in the 56th and 72nd minutes, grabbing his first goal just seven minutes after subbing in for Gianluca Zavarise. Real Esteli's Alesandro Calero spoiling Milos Kocic's shutout attempt with an 80th minute goal. Toronto unloaded a barrage of shots on the Real Esteli goal, putting nine of 22 on frame.
"I’ve been working very hard the whole year and never did anything to disappoint anybody and today it was a mistake and these things happen," Kocic said of his misplay that gave up the Calero goal. "I just want to apologize to fans and the team for the mistake. But mistakes happen, it’s sport. I’m down right now but I will not be down tomorrow. I have to keep my head up and work hard and make sure that it doesn’t happen next time."
