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TORONTO – Heavy snow and frigid conditions would have compounded to create a “disastrous” situation for BMO Field’s groundsmen a few years ago.

But Robert Heggie, TFC’s head grass guy, says investment in new technology has made Tuesday night’s Champions League game playable despite recent weather concerns — including the 15 cm of snow that blanketed the Great Toronto Area two weeks ago.

“For a February attempt, for growing grass through January and February, I’d say (the pitch) is an A-plus,” Heggie told the Sun. “That being said, if I had this field in July or August, I wouldn’t be thrilled.”

While he meticulously referred to some areas of BMO Field’s pitch as thin, Heggie said recent investments have made playing this game outdoors possible.

“If I didn’t have the grow lights and inflatable cover I have now … it would have looked similar to that (DC game) four years ago,” he said.

A hard freeze in the weeks before that game back in 2014 made the pitch almost unplayable.

It doesn’t resemble that now.

Heggie went as far to says BMO Field’s playing surface rivals anything in Canada right now.

“Nicest grass in Canada right now, without a doubt,” Heggie said, adding TFC captain Michael Bradley was “thrilled” with the job his team has done.

“Anyone sitting in the stadium is going to say, ‘Wow, does that ever look good.’” Heggie finished.