TFC and their fans make early impact on Montreal

Before any players appeared on the field for Wednesday's MLS Eastern final at BMO Field, grounds crew workers were already poking fun at the opposing team.

44 yards... 132 feet... @torontofc @impactmontreal @MLS "measure twice, paint once". http://pic.twitter.com/B0HEvHeJhK

— @TFC_GroundsDept

Toronto FC fans thought they might join in on the good-natured jabs by bringing their own measuring tape.

We have a ruler ;) #tfclive #tictac http://pic.twitter.com/u1ye5gfAw2

— @lazarhart

With history on the line, the Montreal Impact knew they were walking in to a hostile environment as Toronto looked to bounce back from their loss at Olympic Stadium.  

Popping flares #tfclive #kev.ovo http://pic.twitter.com/9Eeffyswsv

— @AmericanCasual1

Ok I talked to the Montreal fan beside me. He's nice. We can be friends, as long as @torontofc go to the MLS Cup final. #TFCLive #TORvMTL

— @MarshaDuggan

But they maybe didn't expect tempers to flare as early as 13 minutes in when TFC's Jozy Altidore leaped into the air, colliding with the Impact's Hernán Bernardello.

Yikes.. #TFCLive #TFC #MLS http://pic.twitter.com/optcRUg08j

— @TSN_Marsh

Things got pretty heated after the hit though #TORvMTL #TFCLive #IMFC http://pic.twitter.com/9zpM8aeoKz

— @EPluribusLoonum

The hit was just one part of a classic matchup that had supporters from across the sports spectrum weighing in.

Alright fellas...take care of business tonight!!! 💯💯💯 @TorontoFC #TFC #TFCLive #MLSCupPlayoffs #MTLvTOR http://pic.twitter.com/Kt3wSEtIuc

— @DeMarreCarroll1

. @JozyAltidore 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 #TFCLive

— @JoeyBats19

Some @BlueJays leading the chants in the south end. #TFCLive http://pic.twitter.com/cC7ZHJonKV

— @torontofc

"I'm with you 'till the very end..."

Let's go @torontofc! #TFCLive #ComeOnYouReds http://pic.twitter.com/s06FUeHL9A

— @Raptors

JOZY!!! #TFCLive

(ok back to hoops) https://t.co/PGdAS0l6tU

— @Raptors

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TFC and their fans make early impact on Montreal