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The decision vaults Cavalry (10-1-5) — on 35 points — back into first place, one point ahead of Forge (10-2-4) in the race for the fall season crown. Both clubs have just two matches remaining on the regular schedule.

And keep it mind — true to the preview at hand — the two sides rematch next Wednesday in Hamilton.

Just like the final, it’ll be one week between games, although the goal total doesn’t carry over to the rematch.

But it won’t be cold, with a forecast of 14 C.

Leading into championship week in Hamilton, the long-range forecast is 8 C, although that can change in a heartbeat since it’s a Canadian autumn.

And one week later here in Calgary, who knows what Mother Nature might bring?

“It was tough, it was tough …” France-born Malonga said of Wednesday night’s weather. “It was like a welcome to Calgary for me. It was a tough game, tough conditions … but like the coach said in the locker room, ‘We overcome everything.’ And it was a beautiful game.

“I think we give the fans a good show, and that’s good for the rest of the season.”

It’s going to have to be if they intend on becoming champs of the inaugural campaign.

“We have to get used to the cold now, but I’m ready,” continued Malonga, who dedicated his two goals to teammate Mauro Eustaquio, who went down with a knee injury two weeks ago. “I’ll be ready. You saw me (Wednesday night) — I scored two, and they robbed me of another one. I think my goal (in the first half) was onside.

“We’ll be ready. I think the godfather/boss (Wheeldon Jr.) here prepares us really well. I’m not concerned.”