Sights and Sounds: HFX Wanderers 2-1 FC Edmonton

2021-07-10

Marty Thompson, Digital Content Editor (@martythompson_)

HFX Wanderers FC took down FC Edmonton 2-1 on a sweltering Saturday afternoon at IG Field in Winnipeg, Man.

Mesut Mert fielded a top-heavy team, starting attackers Joao Morelli, Stefan Karajovanovic, Alex Marshall, Akeem Garcia, and Cory Bent – with the former surprising as a left fullback.

An early goal from Joao Morelli against the run of play gave the Wanderers a footing. A spirited run and cross from Morey Doner gave the Brazilian his team’s first on the season. Morelli’s second followed early in the second half, lifting the Wanderers to a two-goal lead.

FC Edmonton’s Fraser Aird brought one back ten minutes later with a neat outside-the-box finish. They nearly scored another, if it wasn’t for a late goalline clearance from Bent, an action that ensured the Wanderers’ first win on the season.

Here are your sights and sounds from Saturday’s match at IG Field.

FC Edmonton players huddle up before the match. (CPL)

July 10, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs FC Edmonton. Second-Half. FC Edmonton Head Coach Alan Koch looks on from the sidelines.

July 10, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs FC Edmonton. First-Half. HFX Wanderers FC players celebrate a first-half goal by João Morelli

That's more like it from @HFXWanderersFC! ?

A slick team move ends with @moreydoner3 finding @Jmorelli_96 for the opener.

WATCH ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 #CanPL pic.twitter.com/u7KFjNf3Bi

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 10, 2021

Paris Gee of FC Edmonton plays the ball away from Alex Marshall of HFX Wanderers FC. (CPL)

Calm and clinical. ?@Jmorelli_96 has his second of the match to double the lead for @HFXWanderersFC!

WATCH ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 #CanPL pic.twitter.com/lgGc1sYVdi

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 10, 2021

Fraser Aird from distance… again! ?

It's a second of the season for the @FCEdmontonNow man to set up an exciting finish!

WATCH ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 #CanPL pic.twitter.com/uW4BWu2N3w

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 10, 2021

July 10, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs FC Edmonton. Post-Game. João Morelli of HFX Wanderers FC leaves the pitch following a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton.

Andre Rampersad of HFX Wanderers FC applauds as he leaves the pitch following a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton. (CPL)

Mateo Restrepo of HFX Wanderers FC embraces teammate Pierre Lamothe following a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton. (CPL)