HFX Wanderers FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Forge FC on Wednesday night at Hamilton Stadium. This loss marked the seventh consecutive victory for Forge over HFX Wanderers FC in all competitions. Brian Wright scored the only goal of the match in the second half, capitalizing on a rebound after a long-range shot. Despite a few promising chances, HFX Wanderers FC struggled to convert their opportunities into goals, failing to challenge Forge's goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud effectively throughout the match. The club made three changes to their lineup from the previous game, introducing Francesco Troisi, Tavio Ciccarelli, and Lucas Olguin. HFX Wanderers FC had a penalty appeal early in the second half, but it was dismissed after a review. As the match progressed, they pushed for an equalizer, with a late free kick from Lorenzo Callegari hitting the crossbar. Ultimately, HFX Wanderers FC could not find the back of the net, leaving them with a disappointing result as they head into the World Cup break.