Sights and Sounds: FC Edmonton 2-0 Forge FC

2021-07-01

CanPL.ca Staff

FC Edmonton nabbed their first win in nearly two years Thursday when they edged Forge FC 2-0 at IG Field in Winnipeg, Man.

A cagey first hour put the Eddies over the two-time CPL champions who continued to snap at chances. But it was FCE who found the breakthrough all the way at the 87th minute when Ramon Soria volleyed home an opener following a scramble in the box.

A second followed in extra time with Jeannot Esua serving up a delicious strike and all-important insurance marker.

The Eddies improve to 1-0-1 with the victory, while Forge FC falls to 0-0-2, their worst start to a season thus far.

FC Edmonton players head to the pitch to face Forge FC. (CPL)

July 1, 2021. FC Edmonton vs. Forge FC. First-Half. Goalkeeper Connor James puts the ball in play.

Kwame Awuah keeps the ball away from Roberto Avila. (CPL)

Amer Didic chases the loose ball as Chris Nanco defends. (Photo: Canadian Premier League / Robert Reyes/William Ludwick)

Will @FCEdmontonNow or @ForgeFCHamilton find the opening goal?

Second half starts NOW ⬇️

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87’ – @FCEdmontonNow 1-0 @ForgeFCHamilton @RSoriaAlonso gives Edmonton the lead late in the match ? #FCEvFOR l ?: @onesoccer
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July 1, 2021. FC Edmonton vs. Forge FC. Second-Half. Ramon Soria scores.

94’ – @FCEdmontonNow 2-0 @ForgeFCHamilton

What a strike from @JeannotEsua to seal the deal for Edmonton!#FCEvFOR l ?: @onesoccer
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Jeannot Esua gets mobbed by teammates after scoring a second-half goal. (CPL)

Eddies fans won't want to miss this ?

Highlights from tonight's @FCEdmontonNow win (?: @onesoccer) pic.twitter.com/ORG2BseWXU

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July 1, 2021. FC Edmonton vs. Forge FC. Second-Half. Fraser Aird has words for teammates following a 2-0 victory over Forge FC.