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TORONTO -- After going seven hours of playing time without a goal, Toronto FC players had every reason to look skyward and shake their heads as a club-record winless skid at BMO Field appeared poised to continue. But Saturdays late afternoon rain storm ended up being an inspiration rather than an insult, as the Reds scored two goals over the final seven minutes to defeat the Columbus Crew 2-1, ending a BMO Field futility mark that had extended over 16 matches and more than a year. "If we get a monsoon every last 10 minutes that would be great," Bobby Convey quipped afterwards. "The fans got into it and they got right behind the team and you saw that it gave everybody energy. "Hopefully theres more of this to come." Convey was the catalyst, setting up both goals as TFC won for the first time in seven matches, along the way snapping a goalless drought of more than 420 minutes, the worst in Major League Soccer in 2013. "To get that monkey off the back is big," said TFC head coach Ryan Nelsen. "Its something weve got to build on." Second-half substitute Andrew Wiedeman, who ironically scored the decisive goal the previous time Toronto won at BMO Field on July 18 of last year, played hero again. He lunged to get his left foot on a cross from Convey in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, putting it past Columbus goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum and just inside the far post to touch off a celebration by fans and players. "It felt great," said Wiedeman, who was making just his third appearance of 2013, all off the bench. "Obviously minutes have been hard to come by. Its been kind of a roller-coaster ride of a season. "Its good to get in there, get some minutes and get a reward for it," he said of his first goal of 2013. After the final whistle, those remaining among the drenched 17,987 fans, roared their approval. Many Toronto players raised their arms skyward in celebration and hugged each other as teammates poured off the substitutes bench. Others pointed to the supporters and applauded. Just prior to Wiedemans winner in the midst of the worst of the downpour, hometown boy Jonathan Osorio tied the game with another superb finish. The rookie took a flick on from Jeremy Brockie on a play started by Convey and drilled a left-footed shot past Gruenebaum from just inside the penalty area. After the 87th minute strike, Osorios fourth of the season, he celebrated by tearing off his red jersey and waving it over his head with his teammates chasing him, earning a yellow card. "I think justice is finally served for us," Osorio said. "Weve been working hard and weve come close and finally we turned the tables today." After a solid opening quarter of an hour, Toronto (3-10-8) went down on a goal by Columbus (6-10-5) against the run of play. It was one that goalkeeper Joe Bendik would no doubt like back. Matias Sanchez sent a long diagonal ball to Dominic Oduro at the top right corner of the TFC penalty area. The Ghanaian striker had a deft first touch with his right foot before thumping a volley that skipped inside the near post in the 17th minute past a diving Bendik, who looked startled by the drive. "Its funny, goalkeepers end up bailing everybody out," said Bendik, who kept the deficit at one with two superb saves barely 60 seconds apart near the half-hour mark. "Today, the team really bailed me out." After keeping the game close in the first half, Toronto took the game to the visitors over the final 45 minutes. The Reds dominated possession and had several good scoring chances, including Steven Caldwells header off the inside of the goalpost behind a helpless Gruenebaum off a corner kick in the 90th minute. Brockie said Nelsen gave the side a stern talking-to for their play in the first half, "which was probably pretty fairly deserved. 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"I would not want to share because were trying to make sure all the Is are dotted and all the Ts are crossed. Its not just the stats that are going to determine our quarterback. Were going to look at whos the best leader, whos the best teammate, who handles adverse situations the best. Were going to look for that person as the next quarterback for this franchise hopefully for long term, who is best suited all around to be that guy." While their play will speak for itself, Reed said situations like Thursdays announcement are useful to show how the quarterbacks deal with off-field issues. "With regard to other things, the intangible things, theyre going to show their colours based on the scenarios," he said. "Today was an opportunity to sit back and observe how Matt handled the announcement, how Mike handled the announcement." He said they both did so exceptionally well. Reed said both Nichols and Reilly have to play in both pre-season so the coaching staff can see them in game situations. "They dont have enough starts under their belts for us to feel comfortable," Reed said. Nichols, got into eight games last season, completing 58 per cent of his passes for 884 yards and seven touchdowns. He said he was pleased to get the start at home, where he got one of his starts last year and feels comfortable. "Its a different feel for me," he said. "Usually when I play in a pre-season game, the last time I played in a game was the previous pre-season. This year its different, I got into games last season, so Ill be a lot more comfortable." Reilly, obtained in an off-season trade with the B.C. Lions where he played in six games last year, said hes not reading too much into Nichols getting the start. "Thats not for me to worry about," he said. "My job is to come in whenever they tell me and to run the plays, andd thats what Im focused on.dddddddddddd "Its a big challenge to just not read into things and control what you can control. Thats what Ive tried to do all through camp. I dont care when I get to play. It could be the first snap, it could be the fourth quarter and I wouldnt care, I just want to get out there and play." Reed said both pivots will get equal playing time Friday, going on the number of snaps rather than by quarters. No matter who ultimately earns the starting job, his ability to improve the Eskimo offence and lead the team to victory will depend largely on the revamped offensive line. Both general manager Ed Hervey and Reed publicly criticized the line early in training camp but by Thursday were pleased with the response and the improvement. "Those guys have responded very well," said Reed. "They have done a tremendous of sticking together in terms of film room and talking to each other, they stay after practice. Its about chemistry; its about having those guys jell together as quickly as possible." Going into tonights game it is a line without a single returning starter in his same position from last year Realistically, said Reed, theres probably gong to four starters who either werent even on last years roster or were on the bench at times. "Simeon (Rottier) didnt play a complete year, Gord Hinse didnt start last year, our two tackles dont have CFL experience and were experimenting with Matt ODonnell being at guard," Reed said. "Five changes essentially with Simeon moving from left to right." Hinse is expected to regain the starting centre position he held in 2011 but lost last year to Kyle Koch, who was released early in camp. Hinse, who at six-foot-four, 300-pound is the smallest starter on the line, admitted the line struggled the first few days "but the last couple of days you can see everyone has improved, to a man." "With the new coach we have new techniques, a new mindset, new attitudes and a new offence, almost a complete overhaul," Hinse said. "Plus new players. A lot of these guys are rookies, first time in the CFL so that poses a challenge too." He said the early criticism was warranted and carried a purpose. "You have to realize if theyre criticizing its because they want you to succeed, so just man up, pull your socks up and get to work." ' ' '