Forge FC opened their 2025 Canadian Premier League season with a tightly contested 1-0 win over Cavalry FC in Hamilton Saturday.
Forge FC were reduced to ten men when Zayne Bruno was sent off in the 72nd minute. But the hosts were able to hold on to the lead provided earlier by Molham Babouli’s 58th minute goal.
Hamilton’s club also benefited from some excellent goal keeping by Jassem Koleilat, who produced a number of key saves throughout the encounter.

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News


Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News

Forge FC (orange) beat Cavalry 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo: Indi Kumala/Total Soccer News