Hamilton crowd braves cold for Forge FC vs Tigres CONCACAF opener

More than 4,500 fans gathered in Hamilton in temperatures around −13°C to watch Forge FC and Mexico's Tigres play to a scoreless draw in the CONCACAF Champions Cup; the return leg is Feb. 10 in Monterrey.

More than 4,500 people attended a CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Hamilton where Forge FC hosted Tigres UANL of Mexico. Fans faced freezing temperatures near −13°C with wind chill and many wore heavy jackets, hats and scarves. Supporters included many people cheering for Tigres with Mexican flags and Spanish-language chants. The match ended in a 0-0 draw and the teams will meet again in Monterrey next week. Event details: - Attendance reported at more than 4,500 fans. - Temperatures were around −13°C with wind chill during the match. - The game finished as a scoreless draw between Forge FC and Tigres UANL. - The return leg is scheduled for Feb. 10 at Estadio Universitario in Monterrey. - Tigres held about 72% possession in the first half and outshot Forge roughly 10-2 in that period. - Forge goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud kept a clean sheet while Tigres had multiple shots on target and several corners. Summary: The match combined a strong visiting fan presence and cold weather with a defensive performance that produced no goals. The immediate next fixture is the second leg in Monterrey on Feb. 10, which will decide the tie.