FCD extends unbeaten run to 13 with win over Toronto

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09/04/2010 - Frisco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - FC Dallas earned a 1-0 victory over Toronto FC in Major League Soccer action at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday night.

Jeff Cunningham's eighth goal of the season and 129th of his MLS career were enough to propel the team to its eight straight home victory. It also extended the Hoops' unbeaten run to 13 straight league fixtures.

Toronto (7-9-6), on the other hand, fell to 1-8-1 on the road as its playoff hopes continue to slip.

After the teams battled to a scoreless opening half, Cunningham struck minutes after the break when he took a square pass from Marvin Chavez in the penalty area and cooly slotted the shot just inside the right post.

Dallas (10-2-10) will aim to extend its MLS record road unbeaten run at San Jose on Saturday, while Toronto heads to Chicago on Wednesday for its next MLS fixture.

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In what should be an outstanding Saturday of March Madness betting action, the top four teams in the South and West Regions square off in what should be extremely close match-ups. Three of the four teams are coming off extremely close games on Thursday evening, only UCLA won semi comfortably over Pitt 64-55.

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Memphis vs. Ohio State

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