Cavalry FC, the reigning Canadian Premier League champions, made history by defeating Liga MX powerhouse Pumas UNAM in the first leg of their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-32 tie.
Cavalry FC secured a historic victory against Liga MX giants Pumas UNAM in the first leg of their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-32 matchup. The Canadian Premier League champions triumphed 2-1 at Starlight Stadium in Langford, British Columbia, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This victory marked the CPL's first-ever win against an elite Mexican club, setting a new benchmark for Canadian soccer.
The deciding moment arrived in the 42nd minute when Ali Musse delivered a pinpoint pass to Jay Herdman in the Pumas penalty box. Herdman expertly headed the ball to Warschewski, who showcased his clinical finishing skills by deftly maneuvering past a defender before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Alex Padilla. The goal, a testament to Warschewski's prowess as the CPL's leading scorer last season with 14 goals, initially underwent a lengthy video review for offside before being officially confirmed by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar.Charlie Trafford's 57th-minute strike cancelled out a 44th-minute goal by Pumas' Canadian-Mexican teenager Santiago Lopez. Lopez, a notable name in Canadian youth soccer, opened his scoring account for the Pumas first team with a powerful left-footed shot after a rebound from a blocked shot. Trafford's goal, a highlight of the match, came after he expertly controlled an Ali Musse corner, acrobatically volleying the ball into the net. Despite Pumas holding more possession throughout the game, Cavalry's resolute defense and swift counterattacks kept them in the contest. The Canadian side capitalized on their opportunities, demonstrating their mettle against a seasoned Liga MX opponent.
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