VIDEO: A heartbreaker of a loss for Vancouver FC

A last-minute goal cost Vancouver FC the game Sunday at home, as Hamilton Forge won 1-0

VFC had several chances, including twice getting the ball to the goal line, but for the second straight match to start 2026, they couldn’t find the target

They finished with six shots, 23 touches in the box, and 1

But could not find a way to beat Dimitry Bertaud in the Forge goal

“We’ve got to find a way to put the ball in the back of the net,” said Vancouver coach Martin Nash

“We’re creating the opportunities, and just not the final act, or the shots

I don’t know if it’s confidence or whatever, but we’ve got to get over it pretty quick

” Captain Callum Irving returned to the net for Vancouver FC after missing the season opener due to injury, while Terran Campbell replaced Luis Toomey on the right

After several close calls but no scores, in the 90th minute, Forge player Ben Paton cut down the left and sent a delivery into the box

His initial effort was parried by Irving, but right into the path of Maxim Filion

The Forge striker lifted the ball over Irving to hand his side the win

Vancouver pushed late, putting Forge under siege in their box, but could not find a reply before time expired

With the win, Forge made it six straight victories in Langley

For a behind the scenes look at the game, see Kian Proctor’s Players Diary being run online each week at langleyadvancetimes

Next up, Vancouver FC go on the road for the first time this season, to York Lions Stadium where they take on Inter Toronto on Sunday, April 19