Match Thread : CONCACAF League : Forge FC v CD Olimpia, August 22, 2019 - Round of 16 - 1st Leg

[SoccMan]

Coming from North York to watch this game, anyone know of a decent restaurant to go grab a bite not to far from the stadium?

[gator]

45 minutes ago, SoccMan said:

Coming from North York to watch this game, anyone know of a decent restaurant to go grab a bite not to far from the stadium?

There aren't a lot real close to the stadium, the Center Mall isn't far on Barton Street, lots of options there also the Capitol Bar on King St. where some Forge fans do pre game has real good food apparently!

[gator]

I am so pumped for this match, I hope the Forge can get a good result, regardless of a depleted roster I think this Olimpia team will be very strong, we will have to play a near perfect match to have something to build on in the second leg! I have an extra ticket in the supporters section if anyone wants it, PM me and I'll give it to you!

[Lennon]

Anybody got an extra pair or single? Driving down from Toronto now.

[dyslexic nam]

Well that is how you get things started.  

[dyslexic nam]

Bekker smashes one against the post/crossbar.  Could have been 2-0 within 10 minutes. 

[dyslexic nam]

Huge PK save by Henry to preserve the lead.  

[Big_M]

TRISTON HENRY LETSS GOOOOOOO

[Shortdutchcanuck]

Crowd around me went crazier after Henry save than the goal.  Really engaged crowd so far.

[Shortdutchcanuck]

I don't know about Nanco as a regular starter but his decision making has really improved over season.  Learning what to do with his moves.

 

[baulderdash77]

Nanco has been much better the last few weeks.  Better vision than early in the season when he was just running hard all the time into the other team.

[dyslexic nam]

Man, hanging on for large parts of it now. We may regret not cashing in a couple of those earlier chances.  

[Mikmacdo]

Forge is falling apart here. 

[Shortdutchcanuck]

Jonathan Grant has been unreal on the right wing tonight.  Really starting to come into his own after injury issues in recent years.

[Mikmacdo]

Novak seems pretty bad so far. 

[dyslexic nam]

15 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

Forge is falling apart here. 

 

7 minutes ago, Mikmacdo said:

Novak seems pretty bad so far. 

You’re a real ray of sunshine this evening

[Cheeta]

Don't think either team is exactly pleased with their play thus far.

Amazed its not 2-2 and you just know there are more goals to come yet.

Looks a good crowd.  Watching on TSN and have to say the commentary is, to be generous,  a bit different. 

[Shortdutchcanuck]

Have to tighten up at the back and win a little possession back.  Henry's been fantastic but we're running out of bailouts.

[dyslexic nam]

That was a great punch by Henry.  Had to be brave. 

[BrennanFan]

wasting too many chances

[grasshopper1917]

Awesome watching it on TSN - some great exposure for CPL to be on a sports network. Been a very entertaining game so far - looks way better on TV having all the fans in Hamilton on one side - way better......

 

[Dicdan]

any live link please?

[baulderdash77]

Considering Olimpia is really the flagship team of Honduras and has played in 10 straight CCL, Forge is really acquitting  themselves very well.  They looked shaky at the end of the 1st half but have played better in the 2nd.

[BrennanFan]

14 minutes ago, Dicdan said:

any live link please?

Try this one: http://tinyurl.com/2g9mqh

[baulderdash77]

Forge should sub out Novak for a midfielder.  He has nothing left in the tank.