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MLS round-up - Saturday March 7th

Former Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore turned on the swagger on his return to MLS, scoring a cheeky penalty as Toronto FC opened with victory.

Altidore managed just one league goal in two seasons on Wearside but doubled that paltry haul in just a single game as his new club saw off Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday.

The Whitecaps had taken the lead through Octavio Rivero, before Altidore equalised and then Robbie Findlay completed the turnaround.

But the man who had a similiarly miserable record with Hull - just one goal in 28 appearanecs for the Tigers - made his mark in the final minute with a cheeky panenka-style penalty.

Check out the striker's chip in the video link above; will the real Jozy Altidore please stand up?

Toronto coach Greg Vanney said he had no doubts about Altidore's quality after witnessing his first contribution.

"Jozy played like a monster out there," Vanney said.

"The ball he took down and how he took it down and protected it when he got brought down for a penalty-kick was a world-class play.

"I think the people who were questioning Jozy probably got a real quick image of what he is capable of and what they're going to see a lot more of in this league."

Watch the MLS as Orlando host New York City from 9pm on Sky Sports 3, then see Sporting Kansas City v New York Red Bulls from 11pm on Sky Sports 3.

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