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Never let it be said that we here at Waking the Red isn't pushing the envelope in the latest social media toys. And tapping into what people were saying during the match, especially for one with as much bitterness as last night made for some interesting reading.
So without further ado, we bring you a selection of what you, the fans, were saying last night...after the jump:
[<a href="http://storify.com/JohannesLanger/tfc-vancouver-twitter-reactions" mce_href="http://storify.com/JohannesLanger/tfc-vancouver-twitter-reactions" target="_blank">View the story "TFC-Vancouver Twitter Reactions" on Storify</a>]<h1>TFC-Vancouver Twitter Reactions</h1><h2>Twitter was alive and kicking before, during and after the Toronto-Vancouver match. Here's a sampling of the back-and-forth between the two sets of supporters. </h2><p>Storified by Johannes Langer · Thu, Jul 12 2012 01:09:09</p><div>Before the match, of course, was the big dump -- no, not that -- where all three Canadian teams dumped a player. Montreal had fired the first shot by trading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111108/justin-braun" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111108/justin-braun"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111108/justin-braun" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111108/justin-braun">Justin Braun</a></a>, followed by TFC and releasing <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/130311/nick-soolsma" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/130311/nick-soolsma"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/130311/nick-soolsma" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/130311/nick-soolsma">Nick Soolsma</a></a>. Vancouver supporters of course, were wondering who it was...<br></div><div>@Southsiders when is the #WhitecapsMajorAnnouncement being made?Southside Capo</div><div>Reserves squad to be replaced with @Southsiders FC #WhitecapsMajorAnnouncementJames</div><div>They convinced Miro Kliment to put them in the Czech 8th division. #WhitecapsMajorAnnouncementFred Jean-Francois</div><div>They are getting Mike Klukowski, trading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111293/jordan-harvey" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111293/jordan-harvey"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111293/jordan-harvey" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111293/jordan-harvey">Jordan Harvey</a></a> and put @Lord_Bob as their new colour commentator. #WhitecapsMajorAnnouncementFred Jean-Francois</div><div>And speaking of Lord Bob...<br></div><div>The club is spreading false rumours about midfield transfers to bring down the @Southsiders forum. #WhitecapsMajorAnnouncementBenjamin Massey</div><div>Once it was confirmed that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/129965/davide-chiumiento" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/129965/davide-chiumiento"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/129965/davide-chiumiento" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/129965/davide-chiumiento">Davide Chiumiento</a></a> was leaving, some weren't exactly pulling out their handkerchiefs...<br></div><div>"@Southsiders: Chiumiento back to Switzerland? Say it ain't so." he's talented, but he's a poofJordan Kohler</div><div>Others were a bit more gracious...<br></div><div>Seeing Eric Hassli and Davide Chiumiento tweet each other saying friends and brothers forever makes me sad.Matthew Low</div><div>good luck & safe travels chiumiento! #whitecaps http://instagr.am/p/M-Fd5WuLAS/thomas ciaccia.</div><div>Meanwhile, Torontoians were celebrating the end of Soolsma's stay.<br></div><div>Oh, and peace out #Soolsma. #legalliabilityAndrew Rains</div><div>Nine lives my ass. Goodnight sweet Soolsma - we'll always have that ball of string. #TheLastMeowThe Yorkies</div><div>But as usual, not everyone was as thrilled.<br></div><div>Know who we could have used today? Nick Soolsma. Who could have stopped that goal? Nesta. But it's ok. Mariner knows best. #TFC #Hoof-ballSirous Afshar</div><div>wow soolsma gone, i didnt think tfc could get any more shitRyan Singh</div><div>nick soolsma is gone!! #why :'( #livinglegendMatt Cvitkovic</div><div>I can't believe Soolsma is gone. He was sick.Zapato Del Barco</div><div>Nick Soolsma is trending in Canada. Dank u voor alles, Nick, en succes ... #TFCSarah O. Swenson</div><div>As match time got closer, the focus came onto the early start. But being a westerner, 5pm MT works perfect. But hey, to each their own, right? <br></div><div>BMO field is pretty empty to start. Why have a 7pm kickoff? #tfcKevin Morgan</div><div>Perhaps TFC should start their games at 8pm.....might help attendance?Michael Langlois</div><div>@jasondevos It's impossible to get to a TFC game for 7pm on a weekday. All weekday games should start at 8pm. People WORK!andrew martelli</div><div>Some Vancouver support couldn't help but take the mick on TFC for the empty seats...guess they forgot about the thousands of fans dressed as seats during the 1st leg of the Canadian Championship.<br></div><div>I guess the Torontits are fed up with #TFC - I guess there are more @Southsiders in the stadium than #TFC Supporter #WhitecapsFCFelix vom Endt</div><div>Fantastic hearing the @Southsiders on TSN. Are the TFC fans on a sponsored silence or some sort of protest today?AFTN Canada</div><div>The first half was relatively uneventful, but Twitter came back alive during the latter parts of the first half when <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111323/ryan-johnson" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111323/ryan-johnson"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111323/ryan-johnson" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/111323/ryan-johnson">Ryan Johnson</a></a> had two great chances to put TFC ahead. Fans bemoaned the miss: <br></div><div>Good god. How fucking bad is Ryan Johnson. Like seriously dude, how many one-on-ones with the keeper do you need to fucking score?Artsoldier1</div><div>Ryan Johnson sucks!!! A real striker would have buried those and have 2 goals already #TFC #TorontoFCTomas Cleary</div><div>@torontofc dear #tfc NEVER let Ryan Johnson take a free kick again. Thank you. #tfclive #torontofcAlienTuna</div><div>Late in the game, with TFC holding onto the 2-1 lead after YP Lee hit the post five minutes earlier, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/151197/darren-mattocks" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/151197/darren-mattocks"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/151197/darren-mattocks" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/151197/darren-mattocks">Darren Mattocks</a></a>' leap of faith ties it.<br></div><div>Holy fucking shit! Darren Mattocks just actually posterized two TFC players!!! #WhitecapsFCChris Withers</div><div>Who knew Darren Mattocks could fly #mlsThe Ginge</div><div>@WhitecapsFC forward Darren Mattocks just dunked on <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/toronto-fc" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/toronto-fc"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/toronto-fc" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/toronto-fc">Toronto FC's</a></a> Emory for a stoppage time equalizing header. #blakegriffinwho?Allen Hopkins</div><div>Not everyone saw the ensuing celebration in a positive light:<br></div><div>@Southsiders uncool to taunt the home supporters group! especially before you win! #whoopsDavid Garcia</div><div>And then, the winning goal. You can see that the reaction there. <br></div><div>Darren Mattocks? More like Barren Buttocks! #DunfieldForMayorGraeme Billinghurst</div><div>Nighty night Darren Mattocks. We ruined your classy goal celebration, but hey, you still have that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110411/didier-drogba" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110411/didier-drogba"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110411/didier-drogba" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110411/didier-drogba">Didier Drogba</a></a>/El DeBarge thing going on.The Yorkies</div><div>And of course, there's the apropos love-in for the hero of the night, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/127663/terry-dunfield" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/127663/terry-dunfield"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/127663/terry-dunfield" mce_href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/players/127663/terry-dunfield">Terry Dunfield</a></a>.<br></div><div>Just heard. Congrats Terry Dunfield. #HYFR. #TFCtam nsaliwa</div><div>To all you doubters, @torontofc pulls it off! Terry fuckin Dunfield! #td23 #beleiveTFC #goredsWar Beats</div><div>Terry Dunfield = LEGEND! GET IN!!! #TFC http://pic.twitter.com/FpWczieuChristian Fletcher</div><div>To all you doubters who said "3 pts lost again" etc, Terry effing Dunfield - thanks #TD23. #TFC #TFCLive #BelieveTFCBill Neilson</div><div>I love Vancouver! (Terry Dunfield only) #TFCTobias Vaughn</div><div>Alas, love is fleeting...<br></div><div>Alright that's it. Back to hating Terry Dunfield. TFC never repeats good luck.Michael Cacho</div><div>And looks like our overlords at SB Nation was pretty impressed with the game. <br></div><div>The super exciting match, Toronto vs. Vancouver, ended even more exciting. Crazy Darren Mattocks equalizer, then last second winner for TFC.SB Nation Soccer</div>
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