Sights and Sounds: Cavalry FC 2-1 HFX Wanderers

2021-07-17

Marty Thompson, Digital Content Editor (@martythompson_)

Cavalry FC finally found their shooting boots Saturday, dispatching HFX Wanderers FC 2-1 in their second-to-last match at The Kickoff in Winnipeg, Man.

Tommy Wheeldon Jr.’s group, set to return to Calgary this week, found goals in Anthony Novak just before halftime and Ali Musse just after it as the pair thrived in an aggressive three-forward system alongside Ahinga Selemani.

The Wanderers generated a fair amount of chances and eventually converted with Sam Salter at a sharp angle. Despite the efforts, Halifax eventually went down to a record of 1-2-3. Cavalry, meanwhile, jumped to a record of 3-2-2.

Saturday’s match also saw the highly-anticipated debut of Cavalry striker Joe Mason, who joined Calgary from English side MK Dons.

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. Pre-Game. HFX Wanderers FC huddle up prior to the start of the match.

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. Pre-Game. Captain Nik Ledgerwood of Cavalry FC looks on during the playing of 'O Canada'. — July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. Pre-Game. Captain Nik Ledgerwood of Cavalry FC looks on during the playing of ‘O Canada’.

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. First-Half. Daan Klomp of Cavalry FC makes a sliding tackle in front of Pierre Lamothe of HFX Wanderers FC.

GOAL ?@CPLCavalryFC take the lead over @HFXWanderersFC at the stroke of half-time as Anthony Novak finishes off a route one passing play with a post-kissing strike ?#CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/m6ULBPJ8Qz

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 17, 2021

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. Second-Half. Ali Musse of Cavalry FC celebrates his goal with teammates Elliot Simmons and Anthony Novak.

GOAL ??@CPLCavalryFC go up 2-0 over @HFXWanderersFC as Ali Musse spins the defenders in the box and forces a deflection off Morey Doner past Christian Oxner#CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/Ml3Vl4QPgv

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 18, 2021

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. Second-Half. Ali Musse of Cavalry FC jumps in joy as he celebrates his goal against HFX Wanderers FC as teammate Anthony Novak looks on. (CPL)

GOAL ?@HFXWanderersFC cut the deficit in half as Samuel Salter capitalizes on a turnover off a high press vs. @CPLCavalryFC #CanPL | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/lvDkEgKVLa

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) July 18, 2021

July 17, 2021. HFX Wanderers FC vs Cavalry FC. First-Half. Mohamed Farsi of Cavalry FC and Pierre Lamothe of HFX Wanderers FC chase the loose ball. (CPL)