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Forge FC Blanks York United FC, 2-0

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September 28, 2024 – Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Forge FC News Release

Hamilton, ON – – Forge FC and York United had a slow, back-and-forth start to their match, with the first half ending 0-0. A needed shift of momentum for Forge FC led to plenty of chances created in the second half, with Forge FC winning the derby 2-0 over York United FC. This win extends the lead for Forge at the top of the CPL standings, and puts them 11 points ahead of York.

CPL Match Recap

KEY POINTS:

Forge FC surpassed the record for most home points in a season with 34, the prior total being 33 which was established by Cavalry FC in 2023

Noah Jenson and Nana Ampomah each scored in the match for Forge FC

Victor Klonaridis claimed an assist in his debut for Forge FC, with Kyle Bekker having the only other assist in the match

Kyle Bekker had three tackles in the match

Jassem Koleilat received his sixth clean sheet of the CPL season

Forge FC had seven shots on target

Forge FC had 10 team-interceptions in the match

Attendance: 6,376

Full-time stats are available at CanPL.ca.

NEXT MATCH:

Sunday, October 6 vs. Valour FC at Investors Group Field – Winnipeg, MB.

NEXT HOME MATCH:

Saturday, October 12 vs. Atlético Ottawa at Tim Hortons Field – Hamilton, ON.

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