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Amadou Sanyang's Toronto winless in two matches

Jul 26, 2010, 5:26 PM | Article By: Sainabou Kujabi

Maicon Santos and Milton Rodriguez each scored their first goals with their respective new clubs in Saturday's 1-1 draw between Amadou Sanyang's Toronto FC and FC Dallas.

Maicon Santos' first marker in a Toronto FC shirt was canceled out by Milton Rodriguez's first goal of the season. FC Dalla's unbeaten streak has now hit seven matches, while Toronto is now winless in two and is standing at 7th and 23 points in the United States Major League Soccer.

Daniel Hernandez found his name in the book in the 21st, when he came in hard with a sliding challenge on inform Gambian International Amadou Sanyang, who made several attempts in the midfield to end his side's winless hunt.

Toronto FC stays at home for a Tuesday night Champions League tie with Honduran side CD Motagua.

After Thursday's All-Star Game versus Manchester United, both clubs next see action next week on the road. FC Dallas  takes on Rapids, whileToronto head to Kansas City to meet Teal Bunbury and the Wizards.

Gambian international Omar Jasseh missed his sides, San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 draw in MLS clash with LA Galaxy on Friday, due to his national duties with the Gambian U-20, when their side beat Sierra Leone 4-1 in Banjul on Saturday. The Earthquakes are now on 8th and 21 points.

In Europe, Dawda Leigh and Kristian Brix Valerenga  title run in the Norwegian Tippeligaen suffered a major setback after a surprise 1-0 defeat in the hands of 4th placed Aalesund on Saturday. The side which was bent on closing the gap on leaders Rosenborg, managed to maintain a 34 points in the chase for the title.

Gambian International Dawda Bah and HJK Helsinki have continued to impress Finish fans after thrashing FC Haka 3-0 away on Saturday. The victory has given them 33 points and on top on the Finnish Veikkausliga.