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Real Salt Lake 0-0 Toronto FC: Giovinco misses penalty as Reds draw opener

For the first time in their MLS history, Toronto FC have opened the season with a draw.

Nick Rimando saved a 0-0 tie for Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium by saving Sebastian Giovinco’s first-half penalty, which was low and well-struck but too close to the experienced goalkeeper.

Chances were few and far between for the hosts, but Joao Plata had a golden opportunity to win it in the 78th minute only to lift a shot over the crossbar after being played through by Kyle Beckerman.