Denkey goal and Johnson saves help FC Cincinnati to 1-0 win over Toronto FC
TORONTO — Kévin Denkey scored early and FC Cincinnati made the lead hold and went on to beat Toronto FC 1-0 on Wednesday night moving Cincy into sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Denkey put the conference leaders (9-3-1) ahead at the 18th minute when he took a pass down the right sideline from DeAndre Yedlin.
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