LANSING, Mich. - Lansing Ignite were held scoreless for the first time this season as Toronto FC II earned its second clean sheet in three matches in a 2-0 victory at Cooley Law School Stadium. Luca Petrasso opened the scoring early, beating goalkeeper Mike Kirk at the near post from a free kick off the left side of the 18-yard box in the 11th minute.

Robinson Moshobane had chances to level the score on either side of halftime, first ringing the ball off the crossbar from a free kick, then having a looping effort cleared off the line at the last moment by Julian Dunn-Johnson. The Ignite continued to press for an equalizer, dominating possession throughout the second half. A quality chance fell to the feet of Xavier Gomez in the 82nd minute, but the midfielder’s left footed strike rolled wide of the far post.

Toronto took advantage of Lansing’s missed opportunity and doubled its lead minutes later from the penalty spot. After a handball in the box, Adolfo Ovalle calmly converted the penalty kick, sending Kirk the wrong way and securing victory for the visitors. The win preserves TFC II’s unbeaten start to the 2019 season while Lansing is stung with its first home loss.