Toronto 5, Montreal 1
Q. Compared to matches in Italy, how did this one feel, three goals?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: I think for us it was very important tonight for the city, for the fans, for the team. For us like a team, because we feel the city is special, and an important game like that, like a derby and we know how it's important, this game for the fans. We just gave everything on the field, and I think the results, it's very important for us, and for the city, I think we are happy about that and tonight we enjoyed the night.
Q. When you were going through that stretch without scoring, how did you sort of stay --
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: Honestly, no, because I think the balance in the life, in the football life, it's the most important thing. You have to keep your balance. When you play, sometimes you don't score but the important thing is you work out for the team. You put everything in the field. This is important because when you -- when you do everything and you -- when you put everything in the field, things happen. Sometimes you need time, sometimes not but absolutely no frustration.
Q. With tonight's win, the team has matched its entire points total from last season. Do you ever think back to last season or have you forgotten about it?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: No, I forgot about it honestly. I don't want to speak about last season.
Q. The second goal, did you mean that as a cross?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: Honestly it was a cross for Prince. No, it was cross for Prince. He didn't touch -- unfortunately for him, fortunately for me. But doesn't matter if I got an assist or -- or a goal. The important is the ball was inside the net.
Q. (On changing positions.)
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: John -- he had a vision and he spoke to me about the wing back because he thought he needs more players in that position and, and I say to him right away, I commit this for you for the team. For me, it's no problem.
I change my position, maybe it's the first games, I didn't score because I was -- I was more in the defense position in the attacking but I had a great chance, too, and I spent a lot of energy in the field, and maybe it's normal. But I agree with John when essay that, and I commit this for the team.
Q. No hesitation?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: No hesitation.
Q. What does a result like this say about the guys?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: Honestly, for the guys, for us, like a team, we deserve a night like that. We deserve that. I think maybe it's one of the best performance that I have seen here in Toronto. We are very happy. We are excited about tonight obviously.
Q. If this team can stay healthy, how much damage do you think you can do?
FEDERICO BERNARDESCHI: A lot. Honestly, a lot. A lot. Because we play just one game, the first game in Cincinnati with all the players, this position for the coach, and after that, we lose a lot of players. But I think if you are all together, we are a great team honestly. But I'm very happy about the young guys. They improve a lot. They put everything in the field. I'm really proud about the leaders because everybody puts everything in the field this year and this is great.
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