Match Thread: October 26, 2019 - Forge FC v Cavalry FC - Finals - 1st Leg

[narduch]

Match is at 3:30 p.m. ET on One Soccer and CBC. 

 

[Stouffvillain]

Cavalry’s only 2 losses have been to Forge in Hamilton. Forge has a real shot at lifting the trophy.

Cavalry won the spring and fall seasons but aren’t yet champions. This was what I disliked about the season format from the outset. 
 

2-1 Forge in the first leg is my prediction  

 

[hamiltonfan]

Looks like tickets are moving well. Any confirmation from the club on tickets sold or expected attendance?

[grande]

Does winning the Championship qualify a team for CONCACAF? Have any announcements been made in that regard?

Edit: Should've googled before posting. Yes, winner after two legs goes to the CONCACAF League.

[An Observer]

It’s interesting that this is a repeat of the first final in the CSL where the Kickers prevailed over the Steelers after both finished 1 and 2 respectively over the regular season.  For history sake, I will go with Calgary this time as well. 

[narduch]

CONCACAF should give us 2 spots.

Runner-up goes into the Preliminary Round. Winner in the next round.

[RJB]

While this would be great, we need to earn our spots.  I agree that it’s a shame for Cavalry that they were the superior team all season, and there season could be deemed a failure if they lose out over two legs. Is there away goals rule?  Imagine if they tie both legs and lose the title!

 

 

[Stouffvillain]

Yes, away goals rule is in play for the finals.  Straight to PK's if tied after 180 minutes. 

[Shortdutchcanuck]

I have 2 extra tickets for Hamilton leg, good seats.  Message me if you're interested.  

[narduch]

 

[grasshopper1917]

Games today... Anyone care?  lol   

 

[narduch]

Larson reporting attendance is approaching 10,000. 

[Reign]

I’m going with a 2-2 draw in Hamilton.

 

1-0 win for Cavs in Calgary.

[RickC]

According to The Weather Network, the rain won't start until after the match, and their Bug Report shows mosquitoes, deer flies and black flies are not in season anymore. Now, if only gulls weren't in season too. Really looking forward to this game. We have 8 going and are bringing our own yellow and red cards.

As a nice touch, the big screen will be showing the TiCats game starting at 1 pm until close to kickoff of the CPL game. Reminds me of being in Rome to see a Lazio-Parma match and seeing the start of the US Formula One race on the Olympic Stadium's big screen. I'm not sure, but I think they were backing Ferrari.

[gator]

It's game day and there is lots of excitement in The Hammer, the match has been promoted well in the local media and even my non soccer friends (I do have a few of them) know about it! As @RickC mentions the weather should be fine although it's a Forge match, I expect some rain! The players I spoke with last night speak so highly of coach Bobby, I have confidence he will have the team well prepped and organized, having hosted the opening leg twice in CONCACAF the team will know what has to be done to win the tie, hopefully Forge can score a couple today and not concede! I expect Cavalry to play a tight physically aggressive match today with lots of attention on Borges!

[CanSuffer]

10,000 that would  be awesome. We are 4 travelling from Toronto for this historic match. Totally pumped. Was there for the inaugural game too. Actually, also a York9-Forge FC regular season match as well.

Probably will wear my York9 colours with maybe my HFX Wanderers t-shirt underneath -- am originally from Nova Scotia !

[lazlo_80]

wish i could make this one. excited to watch here in the US

[Aird25]

Looking forward to this one! I hope it’s a good showing 

[narduch]

 

[narduch]

Match start is officially 4:05 pm ET 

[grasshopper1917]

Ok im going to go for 1-1 draw for the opening leg

[Big_M]

novak borges nanco wow very strong..but question marks at the back

[Ozzie_the_parrot]

Good to see the lower bowl clearly more than half full. Hopefully it fills out to 10,000. Think Paul Beirne should have been out there for the coin flip given all he did to get the league launched. Looked like the Cavalry had the edge on mind games keeping the Forge waiting.

 

[Big_M]

forge doing much better first 30 min

[Big_M]

a few fouls called against forge where there was nothing..come on lauziere