Match #16
VALOUR FC (5-5-6) vs. CALVARY FC (9-4-5)
When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 7 p.m. CT
Where: IG Field, Winnipeg, Mb.
How to watch: OneSoccer is broadcasting all CPL games live https://onesoccer.ca/
MATCH PREVIEW:
Valour FC will attempt to rebound after Saturday’s crushing – and controversial – 2-1 loss to Pacific FC in which they were leading before a questionable call left them a man down for the final 30 minutes in which they conceded two goals.
The club has lost two games in a row for the first time this season and is stuck on 20 points – nine out of the fourth and final Canadian Premier League playoff position.
All-time leading scorer Moses Dyer returns after missing the loss last weekend due to yellow-card accumulation and his presence could be massive for a club which has scored just once in each of its last five matches for two wins, two losses and a draw.
Cavalry is again challenging for top spot in the CPL and is currently just one point behind Pacific and Forge FC. They knocked off FC Edmonton 2-nil on the weekend to stop a three-match losing skid.
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VALOUR FC SPOTLIGHT:
#17 Brett Levis, FB: Valour’s veteran fullback is having his best season since arriving in Winnipeg. A steady force on the pitch, he can shut down attackers on the left flank and has been creative and intelligent in his offensive forays.
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CRITICAL NUMBER
31
Valour will need to continue to push for more offence – and more finish – and forward/midfielder Moses Dyer not only leads the team in goals with seven, he is tied for second in the CPL with 31 shots.
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All-Time Valour FC vs Cavalry FC
Overall: (win-draw-loss): 1-3-8
May 8, 2019, ATCO Field: Cavalry FC 1 Valour FC 0
July 27, 2019, IG Field: Valour FC 1 Cavalry FC 1
September 2, 2019, IG Field: Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 8
October 2, 2019, ATCO Field: Cavalry 4 Valour FC 1
August 16, 2020: Island Games, PEI: Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 2
August 8, 2021, ATCO Field: Cavalry FC 1 Valour FC 0
September 4, 2021, IG Field: Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 1
September 18, 2021, IG Field: Valour FC 1 Cavalry FC 1
October 5, 2021, IG Field: Valour FC 0 Cavalry FC 0
October 30, 2021, ATCO Field: Cavalry 2 Valour FC 4
May 21, 2022, ATCO Field: Cavalry FC 2 Valour FC 1
June 15, 2022, IG Field: Valour FC 2 Cavalry FC 4