Cavalry FC beat York9 FC 2-1 in its first-ever Canadian Premier League match at Spruce Meadows Saturday. Saturday’s match was held at Cavalry FC’s new stadium, which is in the final stages of construction, at Spruce Meadows.

Cavalry FC striker Jordan Brown and defender Dominick Zator scored for the hosts. Simon Adjei scored for the visitors late-on. But it was Calgary’s new professional soccer team that carried away the three points.

Roughly 5,000 fans braved the cold weather and snow to watch the historic match at the newly built ATCO field.

Check out the photos from Saturday’s match between Cavalry FC and York9 FC below.

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“Today it was a fairy tale, wasn’t it. Because, getting the snow in there, getting the fans chanting, singing. Nobody knew what to expect. To do it with a win was exceptional.” – Tommy Wheeldon Jr., Cavalry FC head coach

“It was just a honour (to score the first goal), to be honest. If it wasn’t me, it would be someone else. I’m just glad the we got the win.” – Cavalry FC striker Jordan Brown

“We conceded on two set plays. For the size of our team, we’re disappointed in ourselves.” – Jim Brennan, York9 FC head coach

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