Cavalry FC roll out young guns in 6-0 win over Edmonton Scottish

Caniggia Elva of Cavalry FC celebrates after scoring Tuesday night against Edmonton Scottish. (Photo: X@TotalSoccerNews/BhanjiSalman)

Cavalry FC had their mojo working Tuesday night at ATCO Field as they defeated Alberta League 1 club Edmonton Scottish 6-0.

The win advanced the club to the Canadian Championship quarterfinals, which will be a two-game set against either Pacific FC or Vancouver FC.

Cavalry got goals from Caniggia Elva, Niko Myroniuk, Nicolas Wahling, Ali Musse, Max Pipegrass and Tobias Warschewski.

Joe Holliday, in his Cavalry debut, got the shutout for Calgary.

Cavalry FC featured five Calgarians in the starting 11-man lineup.

Cavalry boss Tommy Wheeldon Jr. said the victory was helpful for the club, which has had a slow start to the season.

“We haven’t necessarily had results go our way (this season), but we’ve had moments and I just said, three games in six days is a great opportunity for young players like Max (Pipegrass) to play,” Wheeldon said. “Because they’ve showed well in training. We have got a deep squad and I think they’re deserving a chance.”

Pipegrass was happy with his night.

“Huge opportunity,” said Pipegrass. “I’ve been waiting for this for a while and (I’m) happy I got on the field.”

“It just gives me confidence,” he added. “It kind of reassures me I can play at this level and I’m just happy I took my opportunity.”

Three players -- Owen Antoniuk, Joseph Holliday, and James McGlinchey -- made their club debuts.

Next up for Cavalry FC is a Friday night matchup against York United in Toronto.