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Pacific FC defeats HFX Wanderers FC in a controversial match
Victoria, British Columbia – Pacific FC secured a 3-0 victory over HFX Wanderers FC in a match marred by two red cards for the visitors. The game, played at Starlight Stadium, leaned in favor of the home team thanks to their attacking efficiency and the Wanderers’ ineffectiveness, hampered by the dismissals.
The first goal of the match came in the 33rd minute when Alessandro Tircoveanu capitalized on a defensive mistake to give Pacific FC the lead. After the break, David Zanatta extended the advantage from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, following a foul on Callum Toussaint. Moments later, in the 81st minute, Matthew Dyer sealed the deal with the third goal, assisted by Alejandro Reid.
The game was marked by the expulsion of two HFX Wanderers FC players. Daniel Nimick received his marching orders in the 43rd minute after receiving his second yellow card. Later, in the 74th minute, Christian Loughrey was also sent off for a second yellow card.
Despite their numerical advantage, the Wanderers failed to create any danger in attack and were outplayed in all facets of the game by Pacific FC. While HFX Wanderers FC dominated possession (60% to Pacific’s 40%), the home side proved more efficient in attack.
Match statistics:
Pacific FC: 40% possession, 19 shots (9 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 16 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
HFX Wanderers FC: 60% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 1 off target), 6 corners, 14 fouls, 6 yellow cards, 2 red cards.
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Substitutions hfx wanderers fc: at minute 46 C. Loughrey came in and C. Bayiha went out., at minute 64 G. Probo came in and J. Gagnon-Lapare went out., at minute 64 S. Rea came in and A. Daniels went out., at minute 76 J. Royer came in and T. Coimbra went out., at minute 83 C. Vasconcelos came in and M. Ferrin went out.
Substitutions pacific fc: at minute 71 Z. Bahous came in and D. Zanatta went out., at minute 71 A. Reid came in and S. Young went out., at minute 71 P. Amedume came in and J. Quintana went out., at minute 75 G. Mukumbilwa came in and K. Ceceri went out., at minute 81 C. Greco-Taylor came in and A. Tircoveanu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Pacific FC
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