Sights and Sounds: HFX Wanderers FC 2-1 Atlético Ottawa

2021-08-02

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

Fans in Halifax braved the elements to welcome their club back home on Monday, as HFX Wanderers took down Atlético Ottawa, 2-1, in their first game in front of the Kitchen at Wanderers Grounds in almost two years.

Although Ottawa got on the scoresheet first courtesy of Ryan Telfer’s header from a corner kick, the home side responded quickly as Joao Morelli scored twice in the first half to give HFX a lead that they would maintain for the rest of the match.

With their first game after the Kickoff now in the books for both sides, they’ll each look ahead to some more critical contests in the weeks to come — including Atlético Ottawa’s first-ever home opener on August 14.

Here are your sights and sounds from the Wanderers‘ triumphant homecoming.

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: HFX Wanderers FC Attacker, Alessandro Riggi (10) arrives for the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers FC Attacker, Alessandro Riggi (10) arrives for the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: HFX Wanderers FC Midfielder, Andre Rampersad (18) leads the team to the pitch to start the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers FC Midfielder, Andre Rampersad (18) leads the team to the pitch to start the match. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: Officials lead the way to start the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Officials lead the way to start the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ?@AtletiOttawa open the scoring against the run of play as Ryan Telfer's header beats the @HFXWanderersFC GK on a corner#CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/YANjbXUdgt

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) August 2, 2021

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: Atletico celebrate the first goal of the game during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Atletico celebrate the first goal of the game during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: HFX Wanderers FC Defender, Mateo Restrepo (14) tries to defend during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers FC Defender, Mateo Restrepo (14) tries to defend during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ?@HFXWanderersFC equalize quickly against @AtletiOttawa as Joao Morelli finishes coolly in front of goal#CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/mMXXdaDcSX

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) August 2, 2021

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: Wanderers celebrate a first half goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Wanderers celebrate a first half goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ??

Joao Morelli gets a second for @HFXWanderersFC vs. @AtletiOttawa, going through the legs to give his team the lead!#CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/GuQiJIoa6F

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) August 2, 2021

Halifax, Nova Scotia - Aug 02, 2021: Atletico Ottawa Goalkeeper, Dylon Powley (1) jumps to catch the ball during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — Atletico Ottawa Goalkeeper, Dylon Powley (1) jumps to catch the ball during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and Atletico Ottawa. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)