Bernardeschi scores 2 goals to help Toronto beat Dallas 3-1
Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes during first-half MLS soccer match action in Toronto, Saturday, May 4, 2024. Credit: AP/Chris Katsarov
TORONTO — Toronto FC, led by two goals from Federico Bernardeschi, beat FC Dallas on Saturday night by a score of 3-1.
Bernardeschi scored his first goal for Toronto (6-4-1) in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. He added a goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Jonathan Osorio. Bernardeschi also had one assist in the game.
Bernardeschi, the 30-year-old Italian star, scored for the first time since he netted two goals in a 3-2 loss to CF Montreal on Aug. 20, a string of 19 consecutive games.
Toronto also got one goal from Matthew Longstaff.
Dallas’ (2-6-2) goal was scored by Sam Junqua.
Toronto outshot Dallas 13-7, with six shots on goal to two for Dallas.
