Toronto FC opened up the Nutrilite Canadian Championship with a 1-0 win against Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium on Tuesday night. 
Reds defender Marco Velez scored the only goal of the game, 1 in tournament history. Velez jumped to head home a cross from Laurent Robert. The goal came in the 72 minute. 
Montreal played for much of the 2 half with 10 men after defender Stefano Pesoli was sent off for a second yellow card. 
Toronto FC striker Danny Dichio has been struggling with a groin strain in recent weeks and was forced to leave the game before half time. He was replaced by Jarrod Smith.
Toronto FC now prepare to face Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at BMO Field. Toronto FC play their next Nutrilite Canadian Championship game on July 1 against Vancouver Whitecaps at BMO Field. The Impact's next game is on Friday against the Portland Timbers at Saputo Stadium.

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2008 Canadian Championship: Toronto FC vs. Montreal Impact