Match Thread: April 22, 2023 - Forge v HFX Wanderers

[narduch]

Game is at 4pm ET (5pm AT) on One Soccer and Fubo. 

Forge have 8 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses all time v Wanderers 

[narduch]

[Big_M]

Rampersad with his 100th official match for hfx

[Big_M]

bald+beard battle...who takes it??

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

Think Halifax overdo it on tight passes across their own goalmouth, but the quality of this game is way better than the last one.

[Copes]

I do think that Halifax is proving they have taken a step up in quality. They were able to hang with Ottawa and now they are hanging with Forge. 

Can they BEAT these teams though? I don't know. The finishing may still be a challenge for us this year. 

EDIT: And then we do that! Great chance. Gotta finish.

Edited April 22, 2023 by Copes

[Big_M]

fillion is a total mess...after 4+ years they still havent found a proper #1

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

0-1 well worked goal top of the box

[Big_M]

what a combination and rampersad on his 100th game assists ferrin 

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

1 minute ago, Big_M said:

fillion is a total mess...after 4+ years they still havent found a proper #1

still an upgrade on Oxnet

[grasshopper1917]

Im not sure what the season will produce. However I think it has to be said wanderers are at least alot funner (not sure thats actually a word) to watch. They atleast have some firepower and a chance to score some nice goals. That last one was a beauty.

[Copes]

Yeah build up to that goal was a blast to watch.

[grasshopper1917]

In other news why the the stadium empty when Forge always has such a good team?

[Big_M]

classic forge and classic hfx...1-1 89th

[Copes]

18 minutes ago, Big_M said:

classic forge and classic hfx...1-1 89th

Going to Ottawa and Forge - last year's two top teams - and leaving with a Draw in both games, coming home with 2 points and undefeated, is definitely NOT classic Halifax.

[Big_M]

forge usually doesnt start the season very well and then build up 

[Cicero]

Not sure what Bobby is seeing in Hamilton. He was ineffective. Jensen has some spark around goal but he does not control the game like Bekker. Forge's mid looks like a weak link right now. Looks like Jonsson needs to move back to mid, the flow of the game completely changed when he came on.

Edited April 22, 2023 by Cicero

[Cicero]

Halifax really didn't look threatening aside from the goal, but they got what they needed, and almost got the whole three points.

[grasshopper1917]

35 minutes ago, Copes said:

Going to Ottawa and Forge - last year's two top teams - and leaving with a Draw in both games, coming home with 2 points and undefeated, is definitely NOT classic Halifax.

Yea after i calmed down from cursing when Forge tied it I reached the same conclusion. Would have loved the 3 points tonight - however there is a glimmer of hope.

[Copes]

35 minutes ago, grasshopper1917 said:

Yea after i calmed down from cursing when Forge tied it I reached the same conclusion. Would have loved the 3 points tonight - however there is a glimmer of hope.

A win against Vancouver next week - which based on watching them today I think is doable - will put us on 5 points through 3, undefeated, and lots to build on. I'm really optimistic. 

[gator]

Just home from the match, it wasn't a classic by any means and Forge did well to equalize late on because it looked like they could have played for hours and not scored due to a lack of imagination and Wanderers playing a smart road match and shutting down space especially once they went ahead from a well taken goal! I think Halifax can do well this season if this is any indication, perhaps lacking a bit up front, Forge don't seem to be firing on all cylinders yet the strikers have not had a ton of chances so far! It was another really cool windy day at THF, it poured rain in The Hammer right up to kick off and I am sure that was reflective of attendance!

[Lurker]

Finally watched it on tape delay after avoiding finding out what happened.  Just gonna paste my comment from the Wanderers thread:

”A draw would be an excellent result in my opinion...”

Looking forward to the home opener next week!