Bono stands firm as Toronto hold Columbus in first leg

Nov 21, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto FC goalkeeper Alex Bono (25) saves the ball against Columbus Crew SC forward Ola Kamara (11) in the first half in the first leg of the MLS Eastern Conference Championship at MAPFRE Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Toronto FC missed the attacking prowess of banned strikers Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco on Tuesday but a solid display from goalkeeper Alex Bono helped secure a 0-0 draw with Columbus in the first leg of their MLS Eastern Conference final in Ohio.

In the Western Conference final, reigning MLS Cup champions Seattle took the upper hand by beating hosts Houston Dynamo 2-0 in the first leg.