Forge FC Draws 0-0 with Tigres in Champions Cup First Leg

In Hamilton, Ontario, Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League secured a resilient 0-0 draw against visiting Los Tigres UANL from Mexico's Liga MX on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the opening leg of their first-round matchup in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Despite facing heavy pressure throughout the match at Tim Hortons Field, Forge FC held firm, limiting the favored Tigres to no goals despite the visitors' statistical dominance. Los Tigres outshot Forge 20-9 overall and controlled 68 percent of possession, but Forge goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud made crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. The Mexican side generated eight shots on target and earned eight corners, yet struggled to convert their opportunities against a compact Forge defense.

The first half underscored Tigres' superiority, with the visitors outshooting Forge 10-2, holding 72 percent possession, and securing seven corners to the hosts' one. Forge managed just one shot in that period but grew into the game after halftime, recording three shots on target and four corners of their own. Discipline played a role as well, with Tigres committing 12 fouls to Forge's 11, though the Canadian side received the match's only...