Hamilton Forge advanced to the Telus Canadian Championship final after defeating Supra du Quebec 1-0 in a crucial match on Tuesday. Ben Paton’s goal in the 26th minute sealed the victory for Forge. Despite a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the semifinal, Hamilton’s performance was enough to secure their spot in the final.
In the game, Supra had 12 shots compared to Hamilton’s eight, with three shots on target for Supra and two for Forge. Hamilton also had a slight advantage in corner kicks, leading 6-5. CF Montreal will face the Vancouver Whitecaps in the second leg of their semifinal on Wednesday, following a 1-1 draw in their first encounter. The winning team will have the honor of hosting Hamilton Forge in the final on October 21.
The Telus Canadian Championship is a prestigious domestic knockout tournament in Canada, with teams vying for the Voyageurs Cup and a chance to compete in the CONCACAF Champions Cup internationally. Since its inception in 2002, only MLS clubs from Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto FC have claimed the Voyageurs Cup. The Whitecaps have been particularly dominant, winning four consecutive titles, including a 4-2 victory over the CPL’s Vancouver FC in last year’s final.