Angel brace helps Chivas down Toronto

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09/25/2011 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A brace from Juan Pablo Angel helped lift Chivas USA past Toronto FC in a 3-0 win for the Goats at The Home Depot Center on Saturday.

Not only was it the first win for Chivas in seven matches, but it also snapped a two-game winning streak for Toronto.

Angel opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a diving header, getting on the end of a cross from Ante Jazic. Toronto goalkeeper Stefan Frei got a hand to the shot, but was unable to keep it out of the net as it trickled slowly over the goal line.

Justin Braun doubled the lead for Chivas in the 71st minute, nodding a cross from Michael Umana past Frei for his eighth goal of the year.

Angel completed the rout just six minutes later, getting on the end of a through ball from Ben Zemanski before cutting the ball back and curling a shot just inside the far post.

It was a crucial win for Chivas, as it aims to stay in the playoff hunt. The Goats sit in seventh place in the Western Conference with 35 points and trail Red Bull New York by four points for the final wild card playoff spot.

Toronto remains tied with the Chicago Fire for seventh place in the East with 30 points apiece. Despite a disappointing MLS campaign, it has the CONCACAF Champions League to look forward to, as it hosts Mexican side Pumas on Tuesday.

Chivas returns to MLS action on Sunday, Oct. 2 when it hosts the Philadelphia Union, while Toronto's next regular season match is on Oct. 1 against New York at BMO Field.

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An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.

Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed.  Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact.  He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition. 

Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula.  Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.

Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next.  Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential.  Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell.  He sang "Careless Whisper".

22 year old Chris Richardson was up next.  He was listed with +1100 odds coming in.  He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great. 

Nick was boring and pitchy.  Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week.  Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition. 

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Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds.  Great voice and a great sense of humor.  He's a real standout.  Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit.  Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig". 

Jared Cotter followed.  He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition.  The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good. 

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Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition.  He was the last to perform.  He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start. 

Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys.  Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.

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