CF Montréal Draws 1-1 with Forge FC in First Leg of TELUS Championship
Exciting Matchup Sets Up Intriguing Second Leg
Montréal Earns Hard-Fought Draw on the Road
CF Montréal battled to a 1-1 draw with Forge FC in the first leg of the Canadian Championship semifinals on Wednesday night in Hamilton, Ontario. The result sets up an intriguing second leg at Stade Saputo next week.
Forge FC took the lead in the 25th minute through Tristan Borges, but Montréal equalized just before halftime through a penalty kick converted by Joaquín Torres. Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither could find a breakthrough.
The draw gives Montréal a slight advantage heading into the second leg, as they will host the match at home. However, Forge FC will be confident of their chances after a strong performance in the first leg.
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