Sights & Sounds: HFX Wanderers FC 2-0 Forge FC

2021-09-03

Charlie O’Connor-Clarke, Digital Content Editor (@charliejclarke)

HFX Wanderers FC returned from their road trip on Friday afternoon with a rousing 2-0 win at Wanderers Grounds over defending champions Forge FC.

Stefan Karajovanovic put them on the board early with his first goal for the club, and perennial fan favourite Peter Schaale scored the second off a set-piece to truly bring the Kitchen Party to life in Halifax.

The Wanderers picked up three crucial points in the standings, with another home game coming up on Monday, as they chase down that fourth CPL playoff spot.

Here are your sights and sounds from the Wanderers’ win over Forge.

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sep 03, 2021: The Crowd cheers a goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — The crowd cheers a goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sep 03, 2021: A forge player sits and waits for the match to start during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Forge FC’s Paolo Sabak ahead of the match at Wanderers Grounds. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sep 03, 2021: HFX Wanderers FC Coach, Stephen Hart kicks a ball during warmup during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers FC coach Stephen Hart kicks a ball during warmup ahead of the match. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Forge FC's Daniel Krutzen plays the ball in front of HFX Wanderers fans. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Forge FC’s Daniel Krutzen plays the ball in front of HFX Wanderers fans. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ?@HFXWanderersFC stun @ForgeFCHamilton in the 12th minute as Stefan Karajovanovic finishes off a smart bit of interplay up top!#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/CKXDxzDnFq

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 3, 2021

HFX Wanderers FC Defender, Morey Doner meets some fans during the match. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

HFX Wanderers FC Defender, Peter Schaale (2) and Forge FC Defender, Montther Mohsen (23) jump for a ball. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ??

PETER SCHAALE with the HEADER! ?@HFXWanderersFC are up 2-0 over @ForgeFCHamilton courtesy of some set-piece brilliance by the towering CB!#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/HzTByYCyf6

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 3, 2021

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sep 03, 2021: The HFX Wanderers celebrate a first half goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers celebrate a goal during the match against Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Sep 03, 2021: HFX Wanderers FC Defender, Peter Schaale (2) and Forge FC Midfielder, Johnny Son (27) during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers FC defender Peter Schaale (2) and Forge FC midfielder Woobens Pacius battle for a ball in the air. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)