Sights & Sounds: Cavalry FC 0-0 HFX Wanderers FC

October 17, 2021

Cavalry FC were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw with HFX Wanderers on Sunday at Spruce Meadows, as despite a flurry of second-half chances (including a last-minute penalty), they couldn’t quite find the net to take all three points.

Kieran Baskett stopped Joe Mason’s attempt from the spot in the 93rd minute as the Wanderers earned a valuable point to remain one ahead of York United in the fourth and final playoff spot, while the Cavs moved into sole possession of second place ahead of Forge FC.

Here are your sights and sounds from an entertaining end-to-end affair at ATCO Field.

Cavalry FC vs Halifax Wanderers match at ATCO Field, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Oct 17, 2021 Tony Lewis/CPL — Cavalry FC assistant coach Martin Nash, stepping in for the suspended Tommy Wheeldon Jr. (Tony Lewis/CPL)

Cavalry defender Mohamed Farsi moves into the 18 yard box. Cavalry FC vs Halifax Wanderers match at ATCO Field, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Oct 17, 2021 Tony Lewis/CPL — Cavalry defender Mohamed Farsi moves into the 18 yard box as Eriks Santos and Peter Schaale defend. (Tony Lewis/CPL)

Cavalry attacker Joe Mason takes the penalty in the 91st minute and is foiled by Halifax goalkeeper Kieran Baskett. Cavalry FC vs Halifax Wanderers match at ATCO Field, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Oct 17, 2021 Tony Lewis/CPL — Cavalry attacker Joe Mason takes the penalty in the 91st minute and is foiled by Halifax goalkeeper Kieran Baskett. (Tony Lewis/CPL)

"Kieran Baskett, do you want to be a @HFXWanderersFC legend?"

The Halifax GK makes a HUGE stop on Joe Mason's penalty in the dying seconds of this 0-0 draw, giving his team a point in this crucial #CanPL clash 🤩 pic.twitter.com/VbkY1DZWSo

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) October 17, 2021