Match report

Monterrey Secures 2-0 Win Over Forge in CONCACAF Champions League

Forge
Forge
0–2
FT
Monterrey
Monterrey
Feb 6, 2025

Monterrey secured a 2-0 victory over Forge in their CONCACAF Champions League clash, with goals from N. Deossa and J. Cortizo proving decisive. Despite Forge's late substitutions to turn the game around, Monterrey maintained their composure and secured a commanding win. This result puts Monterrey in a strong position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Monterrey defeated Forge 2-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League match.
  • • N. Deossa scored the first goal for Monterrey in the 53rd minute, assisted by R. de la Rosa.
  • • J. Cortizo extended Monterrey's lead with a goal in the 66th minute.
  • • Forge made several substitutions in the second half, including bringing on B. Wright and D. Choinière, but could not find the equalizer.
  • • Monterrey's Héctor Moreno was substituted on in the 46th minute.

Lineups

Forge

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 J. Koleilat (G)
  • 24 R. Rama (D)
  • 5 D. Nimick (D)
  • 13 A. Achinioti-Jönsson (D)
  • 3 M. Jevremović (D)
  • 10 K. Bekker (M)
  • 21 A. Hojabrpour (M)
  • 19 T. Borges (M)
  • 7 D. Choinière (M)
  • 18 Mo Babouli (M)
  • 9 B. Wright (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Filion
  • 22 N. Jensen
  • 6 B. Paton
  • 11 N. Ampomah
  • 64 K. Kane
  • 32 Z. Bruno
  • 29 C. Kalongo
  • 17 H. Massunda
  • 41 A. Kone

Monterrey

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Cárdenas (G)
  • 2 R. Chávez (D)
  • 32 T. Leone (D)
  • 15 H. Moreno (D)
  • 3 G. Arteaga (D)
  • 8 Óliver Torres (M)
  • 25 N. Deossa (M)
  • 5 F. Ambríz (M)
  • 37 I. Fimbres (M)
  • 11 A. Alvarado (F)
  • 31 R. de la Rosa (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 J. Rodríguez
  • 19 J. Cortizo
  • 36 L. Basulto
  • 35 O. Soto
  • 10 Sergio Canales
  • 7 G. Berterame
  • 17 J. Corona
  • 24 C. Ramos
  • 14 É. Aguirre
  • 33 S. Medina
  • 1 E. Andrada
  • 21 L. Reyes

Timeline

  1. Monterrey
    46' Monterrey subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Héctor Moreno · On: Jorge Rodríguez
  2. Monterrey
    53' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Deossa · Assist: R. de la Rosa
  3. Monterrey
    64' Monterrey subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Óliver Torres · On: J. Cortizo
  4. Monterrey
    64' Monterrey subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Deossa · On: L. Basulto
  5. Monterrey
    66' Monterrey Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Cortizo
  6. Forge
    76' Forge subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Wright · On: M. Filion
  7. Forge
    76' Forge subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Choinière · On: N. Jensen
  8. Monterrey
    76' Monterrey subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ambríz · On: O. Soto
  9. Monterrey
    81' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card
    R. Chávez

    Foul

  10. Monterrey
    82' Monterrey subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Fimbres · On: Sergio Canales
  11. Forge
    83' Forge subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jevremović · On: B. Paton
  12. Forge
    84' Forge subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Bekker · On: N. Ampomah
  13. Monterrey
    89' Monterrey Card · Yellow Card
    O. Soto

    Foul

  14. Forge
    90'+1 Forge subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Rama · On: K. Kane

Match Stats

Stat Forge Monterrey
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 6 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 19
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 493 432
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 385 343
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 3 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by N. Deossa in the 53rd minute shifted the momentum in favor of Monterrey, putting pressure on Forge to respond.
  • ▸ J. Cortizo's second goal in the 66th minute effectively sealed the victory for Monterrey, leaving Forge with a daunting task to overcome.