KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Idan Toklomati scored in the 34th minute and Kristijan Kahlina had two saves to help Charlotte FC beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Toklomati flicked a back-heel shot, off a low cross played in from the left side by Souleyman Doumbia, into the net to give Charlotte a 1-0 lead.

Kahlina has four shutouts this season for Charlotte (9-9-1).

John Pulskamp had four saves for Kanas City.

Sporting had 52% possession and had 21 shots but managed just four on target. Charlotte finished with 18 shots, five on goal.

Kansas City (4-11-4) has lost three straight. Sporting also lost three in a row to open the season.

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