Bernardeschi scores twice, Toronto FC routs CF Montreal 6-1 in rivalry matchup
MONTREAL - Theo Corbeanu and Federico Bernardeschi scored two goals apiece as Toronto FC took advantage of a 20th-minute red card to Joel Waterman and throttled rival CF Montreal in a historic 6-1 win Saturday.
TFC is now unbeaten against its rival in the last four Canadian Classiques, although Montreal (1-9-4) edged Toronto (3-7-4) on penalty kicks in the first round of Canadian championship play on April 30.
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