ORLANDO, Fla. Bo Jackson Womens Jersey Elite . -- Both the Vancouver Whitecaps and the expansion Montreal Impact came away happy from their second matches at the Disney Pro Soccer Classic. The Whitecaps earned their second win in as many games as Sebastien Le Touxs goal on a penalty lifted the second-year club to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo. Recently acquired forward Mike Fucito combined with first overall SuperDraft pick Andrew Wenger on a goal as Montreal played to a 1-1 tie with Sporting Kansas City. The Whitecaps, who beat Montreal 3-0 in the tournament opener on Friday, clinched first place in their group and will play in the final March 3 against the winner of the second group of the eight-team tournament. Fucito scored in his first action with Montreal since he and midfielder Lamar Neagle were acquired from the Seattle Sounders on Feb. 17 for striker Eddie Johnson, who the Impact had claimed through the MLS allocation process. Wenger, who leaves camp Monday to return to his history studies at Duke University, won a battle with Kansas City defender Cyprian Hedrick for a high ball on a counterattack and slipped it to Fucito in the area to redirect into the net in the 37th minute. "It was exciting to break the ice and hopefully theyll keep coming," the stocky forward said of his goal. "I was able to find space and Andrew made a great pass across. That was all him on the goal." The 21-year-old Wenger, who started the game as right midfielder but switched spots with forward Lucas Acosta after 30 minutes, had two more solid chances, including one that forced goalkeeper Jon Kempin to make stretch out a hand to save. Wenger smiled when asked if he was motivated by remarks made by Vancouvers Darren Mattocks, who said after scoring against the Impact in the tournament opener that Montreal made the wrong choice in the SuperDraft. Mattocks was picked second. "One of the guys mentioned it to me, trying to get a response out of me," said Wenger. "I dont know. Good for (Mattocks). He scored a good goal the other night. Best of luck to him." Kansas City had most of the pressure in the game and finally equalized in the 70th when Soony Saad played a ball off his chest and slid one past Evan Bush, who replaced starting keeper Greg Sutton at halftime. Saad was awarded a penalty shot in the 29th minutes after a foul by Hassoun Camara, but Sutton just got a piece of his low drive with a foot to push it off a goalpost. All the teams used mostly reserve players in their second games and Montreal got a good look at rookie Calum Mallace, who was solid at right back, and 19-year-old under-21 team player Karl Ouimette, who played all 90 minutes at left back. "To go on the field in a first MLS game was exciting," said Ouimette, a native of Repentigny, Que. "Especially because I wasnt playing my usual position. Normally I play in the central defence. But once you get on the field, you just try to have a good game, make a good first pass, win your battles and keep working hard." Veteran defender Shavar Thomas wore the captains armband for Montreal, which is trying out a different player each game before coach Jesse Marsch names one to start the season. Kansas City is second in the group with two points and plays Vancouver on Wednesday. Montreal ends round-robin play the same night against Houston. There are no games Monday. Toronto FC, which drew 2-2 with Orlando City in its opener, faces Swedish club FC Hacken on Tuesday night. The Whitecaps are feared on attack, but their defence has yet to allow a goal in Orlando. Le Touxs goal on a 15th minute penalty was all they needed. Forward Long Tan drew two penalties in the first half, but only one produced a goal. Only 15 minutes in, Tang was brought down in the penalty area by Warren Creavalle and Le Toux made no mistake on the shot. Fewer than 15 minutes later, Houston goalkeeper Tyler Deric fouled Tan and this time Le Toux let the forward shoot himself. Tans chance was wasted as he chipped a weak shot straight into Derics arms. It was the third penalty Tan drew in two games in the tournament. Le Toux had taken the shot and scored in the win over Montreal. "He drew all of them," said Le Toux. "He wanted to take the one the last game but I took it because I take them during the games, but it was normal for me to let him because its normal that he would score and not be as crazy as he did today. "Hes still young. He tried it and he missed. He should have done it otherwise, but if he scored, nobody would be talking about it. But we still won the game and now its behind us." Coach Martin Rennie said Tan "moves his feet quickly and sometimes that results in a penalty." But as for the feeble shot, Rennie smiled and said "I dont think hell do that again. Its disappointing, but I think hell get over it." Houstons best chance of the half came in the 24th minute off a brain cramp of goalie Brad Knighton, who picked up a ball played back to him by a teammate. That gave the Dynamo a free kick from just inside the 18-yard area. But Josue Sotos shot hit the wall and newcomer Greg Klasura alertly stepped up to block the rebound. Both teams started mostly backups, but the Dynamo brought many of their first team plays on in the second half. It produced a good chance when Brian Chings header sailed just over the bar in the 80th minute. Otherwise, the Vancouver defence held. "We defended well over the weekend," said coach Martin Rennie. "It was a tough game at the end when we were tired and they made a lot of changes. "But we stayed organized and worked hard. It was a good performance." Whitecaps academy player Caleb Clarke replaced Le Toux in the second half, but played fewer than 10 minutes before he went off with a right shoulder injury. "His shoulder popped out, but its back in now and he should be fine," said Rennie. Of note was a solid game by midfielder Michael Nanchoff, who missed most of last season with a groin injury Sebastian Janikowski Womens Jersey Elite ... thanks to every "buddy" that was involved. Miles Burris Womens Jersey Elite . Louis Cardinals had a major need at shortstop and signed a veteran free agent who, while having PED issues, has been a potent hitter throughout his career.SALT LAKE CITY - Gordon Hayward knows the Utah Jazz have their best chance to win when they play together and share the ball. Victories havent come easy for the Jazz during this rebuilding season. "We realize were not there yet individually, where we can just play for ourselves and still win. We need to play as a team," Hayward said. Alec Burks and Hayward each scored 21 points and the Jazz held off the New Orleans Pelicans 100-96 on Friday night to snap a five-game skid. The Jazz had 22 assists on their 33 baskets and several other unselfish passes led to 35 attempts from the free throw line. Burks had 12 of his points in the fourth quarter and Hayward added eight final-period points. The Jazz needed all of it to overcome the reeling Pelicans, who played without Anthony Davis down the stretch due to back spasms. "Alec attacks the rim and hes got to be one of the best in the league at driving to the basket," Hayward said. "He finishes so well that he scores or gets fouls almost every time." Two exceptions occurred in the waning moments — swarming Pelicans forced Burks to travel and then Greg Stiemsma blocked Burks layup. Anthony Morrow, who had a game-high 26 points, hit a 3-pointer to draw New Orleans within 95-93. Hayward made one of two free throws and the Pelicans drew a play that produced a wide-open shot for Darius Miller that rimmed out. "Thats exactly what we wanted. We had Tyreke (Evans) with the ball looking to find a shooter and he found Darius. It was the best look we could ask for, and it just didnt go in," Brian Roberts said. Roberts made another 3 with 1.7 seconds remaining, but Hayward and Burks each made two more free throws to clinch the victory for the Jazz. Burks made all 13 of his free throw attempts. Derrick Favours had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Jazz. He thrived without Davis playing at full strength. "There was more room in the post," Favors said. "We had people move around instead of standing still, so it was a big help." Roberts had 18 points while Davis finished with eight points and six rebounds in 23 minutes as the Pelicans dropped their fourth straight following a five-game win streak. The game waas tight throughout, but the Jazz extended their lead to double digits near the end of the third when Hayward hit a 3 and followed with another jumper to make it 73-63. Fred Biletnikoff Womens Jersey Elite. But the Pelicans responded despite playing an unusual lineup that was sitting at the end of the bench earlier this season before the team was decimated with injuries. Eric Gordon, Ryan Anderson, Jrue Holiday and Jason Smith — a group that averages nearly 60 points a game combined — all are sidelined. New Orleans turned to Morrow, who trimmed the Jazz advantage to 82-79 on a jumper in the lane with 7:16 to play. Morrow also had a dozen points in the fourth quarter on 5-for-5 shooting to give the Pelicans a chance. The guard has scored at least 17 points in five of his past six games. The Jazz again built the lead to 10 points when Hayward made a pair of free throws. The Pelicans then made their last-gasp comeback that fell just short. On one play in the third quarter, Davis blocked Favours shot and then saved the ball from going out of bounds. But as the two big men pursued the ball, Davis was sandwiched between Favours and the fans courtside. Davis gingerly ran back on offence and soon after left the court to be evaluated. The training staff confirmed Davis had back spasms but he returned to play in the fourth quarter, but wasnt on the court when the Pelicans made their final push. "He wanted to play and I just said no. Were not in the playoffs. Every game for me is a championship game, but Ive got to be smart," Pelicans coach Monty Williams said. Davis played only 11 minutes against the Nuggets and his absence was felt as the Pelicans allowed season highs in points (137) and field goal shooting (56.5). After three days rest at home, the Jazz also took advantage with 51.6 per cent shooting. "We talked about being able to finish games and we still have the energy to compete. Its been a long year for these guys and weve been through a lot," Utah coach Ty Corbin said. Notes: Stiemsma got a technical foul for arguing with the officials midway through the third period. ... The Pelicans have lost 12 of 15 on the road. ... After a long slump, Hayward is averaging 21 points a game in his past six. ' ' '
