HFX Wanderers defeat Forge FC 2-1 to earn first ever CPL victory

The HFX Wanderers have earned their first ever professional soccer victory, defeating Forge FC 2-1 on home turf.

Attacker Akeem Garcia made history by scoring the Wanderers’ first goal. Garcia tapped in a rebound that was the result of a free kick from midfielder Kodia Lida.

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The Wanderers went into halftime with the lead, but Forge FC knotted the match at one after Kwame Awuah netted his club’s first goal of the year.

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But at the 81st minute, striker Luis Perea beat a defender in the box and buried home the eventual game winner, much to the delight of the passionate home crowd.

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This was the Wanderers’ second Canadian Premier League match. The team fell to Pacific FC 1-0 last weekend in Victoria.

Fans came out in droves for the club’s first home match, donning their blue and white and waving their Wanderers flags. The game was a sell out.

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The Wanderers’ next game will be on the road against Valour FC in Winnipeg. Their next home game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 against York9 FC.