Overview

• Brian Wright scored in the 78th minute to give Forge FC a 1-0 win over CF Montreal in the first leg of their Canadian Championship quarterfinal on May 20.
• The goal was set up by Nana Opoku Ampomah’s precise pass, which Wright flicked over goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois before heading into an open net.
• Forge dominated possession in the first half, holding 63% and outshooting Montreal 4-2, though neither team managed a shot on target before halftime.
• CF Montreal, struggling with injuries and poor MLS form, sits at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 1-9-4 record.
• The second leg will take place on July 9 at Stade Saputo, with the winner advancing to the semifinals and staying in contention for the Voyagers Cup, CA$50,000, and a CONCACAF Champions Cup berth.