Sights and Sounds: Forge FC 0-1 York United

2021-08-04

York United exacted some cruel 905 Derby revenge Wednesday, besting their Ontario rivals Forge FC 1-0 in their home opener at Tim Hortons Field.

Alvaro Rivero’s 54th-minute opening goal, and later sending off, were the most notable moments from a match jam-packed with controversial calls, chances, and end-to-end football.

Forge, who peppered the York goal with chances all night, was given a penalty in the 40th minute when Tristan Borges smartly drew the foul after side-stepping Toussaint’s play at the ball. His spot kick was saved by Nathan Ingham, firing up the Nine Stripes.

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York’s goal came in the second half after an errant headed clearance sent in the Spaniard Rivero towards goal as he clunked an opener off Henry’s attempted save.

Rivero was later sent off for a second yellow offense – though York held on for the win.

Here are your sights and sounds from Wednesday’s game.

Toronto, Ontario - February 15, 2021. The Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto. Brandon Taylor / HHOF — Forge FC supporters at Tim Hortons Field. (CPL)

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - AUGUST 4: 2021 Canadian Premier League game between Hamilton Forge FC and York United FC at Tim Hortons Field on August 4, 2021 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC) — HAMILTON, ONTARIO – AUGUST 4: 2021 Canadian Premier League game between Hamilton Forge FC and York United FC at Tim Hortons Field on August 4, 2021 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)

Michael Petrasso of York United and Kyle Bekker of Forge FC battle for possession at a 905 Derby tilt at Tim Hortons Field. (CPL)

GOAL ?@YorkUtdFC open the scoring vs. @ForgeFCHamilton in this 905 Derby rematch, as Alvaro Rivero slips through the Forge backline before finishing well #CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXeHsKB pic.twitter.com/deTGcyHzA2

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) August 5, 2021

York United attacker Alvaro Rivero celebrates scoring against Forge FC at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. (Photo by Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)

RED CARD ?

Well, this is familiar – @YorkUtdFC go down to 10 men vs. @ForgeFCHamilton as Alvaro Rivero is sent off with a second yellow for impeding a free kick

Can the Nine Stripes hold on with a 1-0 lead? #CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/svb5gsnvm5

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) August 5, 2021