Giovinco's brilliant goal sends Toronto FC to CONCACAF Champions League semi-finals (VIDEO)

What a goal.

Toronto FC lost the game, but they won the war.

TFC has defeated Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL on aggregate and will advance to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

And they have Sebastian Giovinco to thank.

Giovinco’s brilliant free kick in the 73rd minute gave Toronto the all-important second goal of the match in hostile territory. The Italian striker curled the ball over the Tigres defenders, landing perfectly in the top corner of the net.

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Sebastian Giovinco and free kick golazos. It never gets old.#TFCLive | #TIGvTOR | #SCCL2018 pic.twitter.com/hHixCKej82

— Toronto FC (@torontofc) March 14, 2018

The goal gave Toronto a 2-1 lead in Monterrey, and though they ended up losing the match 3-2, the defending MLS champions are through to the semi-finals on away goals (the first leg was a 2-1 win at home for TFC).

Toronto will likely play another Mexican powerhouse, Club America, in the semi-finals. America has a 4-0 lead on aggregate in their quarter-final matchup.

This marks just the second time in club history that Toronto FC has made it to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

Here’s the full highlights:

Tigres 3-2 Toronto Highlights | @TigresOficial @torontofc #SCCL2018 pic.twitter.com/8EuVm6LpqD

— THE CHAMPIONS (@TheChampions) March 14, 2018

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