Forge FC ties Panama’s Independiente 0-0 in CONCACAF League round-of-16 play
HAMILTON — CPL champion Forge tied FC Panama’s Independiente 0-0 in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie Tuesday in Scotiabank CONCACAF League play.
Forge will rue a missed penalty after defender Francisco Vence was called in the 39th minute for handball in the Independiente penalty box, with the ball making contact with his arm as he attempted a sliding tackle on David Choiniere after the Forge midfielder tried to jink his way past. But goalkeeper Cesar Samudio dove the right way and got a hand to Daniel Krutzen’s penalty kick.
Forge pushed for a goal in the second half but could not breach the Independiente defence.
The return leg is Sept. 28 at Estadio Rod Carew in Panama City. Forge will have to play without star attacking midfielder Tristan Borges who picked up his second yellow card of the competition in the 31st minute.