Sights & Sounds: HFX Wanderers 3-3 York United

2021-09-06

Marty Thompson, Digital Content Editor (@martythompson_)

York United and HFX Wanderers split soiled spoils 3-3 on an unhinged Labour Day afternoon at Wanderers Grounds. After 80 minutes, the Nine Stripes looked destined for a victory on goals from Diyaeddine Abzi and Julian Ulbricht. But back-to-back penalties – in the span of two minutes – on contact from Jordan Wilson to Stefan Karajovanovic evened the match. Alvaro Rivero’s goal of the season-contending long-range effort was quickly matched by the Wanderers in a wet and wild slapdash conclusion to the match in Halifax.

Unfortunately for both teams, the Canadian Premier League title isn’t decided by entertainment value. Monday’s result saw York and HFX, rooted in fifth and sixth place, stand back three and four points from the fourth and final playoff place, respectfully.

Here are your sights and sounds from Monday’s tilt.

HFX 3-3 YORK COVERAGE: HIGHLIGHTS: York United, HFX Wanderers entertain in wet & wacky Labour Day draw || Match Analysis

HFX Wanderers coach Stephen Hart before the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Diyaeddine Abzi celebrates his goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

A ball slips by HFX Wanderers FC Goalkeeper, Christian Oxner giving Yok United FC a 1- 0 lead during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ?

Here's one from right off the training ground – Diyaeddine Abzi opens the scoring for @YorkUtdFC vs. @HFXWanderersFC with this set piece routine, written up straight outta practice! ?#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/ifxbE8cg3Z

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

GOAL ??@YorkUtdFC go up 2-0 over @HFXWanderersFC as Julian Ulbricht capitalizes on a total balance shift from end-to-end!#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/t5pa9LnYrZ

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

Diyaeddine Abzi:

Goal-scorer? ✅

Goal…keeper? ?

Also ✅#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/9onTExxpxy

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

HFX Wanderers FC midfielder, Jeremy Gagnon-Lapare knocks a ball out of the air during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

HFX Wanderers midfielder Andre Rampersad and York United's Noah Verhoeven battle for a ball during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC) — HFX Wanderers midfielder Andre Rampersad and York United’s Noah Verhoeven battle for a ball during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

GOAL ?@HFXWanderersFC cut the lead vs. @yorkutdfc as Joao Morelli scores from the penalty spot in the 85th

Can they find a late equalizer?#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/fLACvebNkY

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

GOAL ??

… yeah they can! ?@HFXWanderersFC equalize vs. @yorkutdfc – Joao Morelli with 9 on the season!#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/Xo6UpmbJBf

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

Max Ferrari (16) celebrates a 2nd half goal during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

LAST-MINUTE GOLAZO ALERT ?

What a wild, wacky match between @HFXWanderersFC and @YorkUtdFC

ICYMI – York are up 2-0.

Halifax then get TWO penalties in a row to equalize.

… and then Alvaro Rivero scores THIS!? ?

Only in #CanPL.

Only on OneSoccer ? pic.twitter.com/VtIj5toUoy

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021

HFX Wanderers goalkeeper Christian Oxner watches the ball go in the net during the match between HFX Wanderers FC and York United FC at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

k yeah we're done.

It's 3-3.

What is happening.

?#CanPL ?? | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/CIwHuegkDe

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 6, 2021