Poor-T.O. Rico

What do the writers of "Lost" and TFC have in common? Neither have an idea of how to successfully kill off Islanders.

It was offensive. Just not in the right way. TFC beat themselves in their first ever appearance in international play with an utter lack of attacking teamwork. The team have not found a way to integrate new striker Ali Gerba into the line-up and paid the price as they lost to Puerto Rico 1-0 on home turf. Islanders get a win and the all important away goal after striker Kendall Jagdeosingh hit a cracker on PR's only real shot on goal. Toronto now has a massive hill to climb as PRI are very solid at home and TFC will need 2 goals to win at least. If you are thinking TFC "Miracle II", Islanders won't roll over like the Impact did. PR's keeper Bill Gaudette won't let that happen and either way, Chris Cummins still has to fix the sputtering attack.

Very little to cheer for at BMO tonight but a small silver lining goes to Toronto's 18 year old Gambian defender Emmanuel Gomez who looked extraordinarily composed in his debut. A dart tonight though for the crowd, as the midfield (see expensive) seats were half empty which is disappointing for TFC's continental debut. Full no doubt next week against Real Madrid - a game with absolutely no importance compared with tonight. Stay connected for tonight's "South Stand Report".