"It was a magical, unforgettable evening," reflected Toni yesterday. "A joy that I dedicate to my family, to my fiancée, who stayed close to me also when I was not scoring triples.
"I am happy, I have had an optimal preseason, Florence has inspired me and I want to thank again the president who made a large sacrifice to sign me."
Toni added: "I hope with this hat-trick I am closer to the squad for Germany. I want to give Lippi a problem.
"I had my problems in the final days at Palermo, but I have forgotten all that now. I want Palermo to have a great championship and I hope they want me to have success also."