CALGARY (Interstat) — Cavalry defeated Vancouver FC 1-0 on Sunday at ATCO Field in Calgary, AB, using Ali Musse’s 29th-minute goal to secure the home result. The home side took the lead midway through the first half and then managed the game from in front. Vancouver FC sought an equalizer for much of the second half but could not break through. The visitors finished with 10 players after a red card in the 90th minute plus eight. Cavalry protected its advantage through the closing stages and closed out a clean sheet at ATCO Field. The result gave Cavalry a home victory in the competition and kept Vancouver FC from scoring.

Musse’s goal came in the 29th minute, and Caniggia Ginola Elva was credited with the assist. Both players were on the field for the full 90 minutes. Musse’s finish was the only goal of the match, while Elva’s assist helped Cavalry take control. Vancouver FC’s afternoon ended with a red card in the 90th minute plus eight when M. Polisi was dismissed. The sending-off came deep in second-half stoppage time and left Vancouver FC with 10 players for the final moments. Vancouver FC could not produce an equalizer before the final whistle.

Cavalry made the first change in the 64th minute, introducing A. Pearlman. Vancouver FC made two substitutions in the 65th minute, bringing on A. Traore and L. Toomey. Cavalry then introduced G. Ntignee in the 72nd minute. Vancouver FC brought on E. Fotsing in the 79th minute, and Cavalry added T. Warschewski in the 80th minute. The changes came as both teams adjusted during a tight second half in which Cavalry worked to preserve its one-goal lead. Vancouver FC used its substitutions to search for a response, while Cavalry’s changes helped the home side see out the closing stretch.

The result moved Vancouver FC’s record in this competition to one win, one loss and one draw. Its record across all competitions also stands at one win, one loss and one draw. Cavalry’s record in this competition is now two wins, no losses and one draw, and its record across all competitions is identical. Vancouver FC entered the match after a 2-1 home win over HFX Wanderers and a 2-2 draw at Supra du Quebec. Cavalry came in following a 4-2 home win over Pacific FC and a 2-2 draw at HFX Wanderers. Cavalry’s unbeaten start in the competition continued with the victory, while Vancouver FC remained on one win in the competition.

Cavalry controlled the scoreboard from the 29th minute onward. Vancouver FC pushed for a reply and used its substitutions to change the flow, but the visitors could not break through. The red card in the 90th minute plus eight added to Vancouver FC’s frustration. Cavalry’s defense held for the clean sheet, and the home side closed out the win at ATCO Field. The match remained a one-goal game after Musse’s opener, with Cavalry doing enough to secure the result. Vancouver FC’s late red card ended any remaining chance for a comeback. Cavalry’s victory came in front of its home support and extended its unbeaten run in the competition. The home side maintained its advantage after the interval and kept Vancouver FC off the scoreboard. Vancouver FC’s search for a goal continued until the final whistle, but the visitors could not find a way through.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Cavalry 3, Vancouver FC 2. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Cavalry with an 88.4 percent probability to win. Cavalry had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.75. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.75.