In a hard-fought and competitive Northern Super League contest, Calgary matched Halifax’s intensity for long stretches, creating opportunities and showing resilience throughout at Wanderers Grounds Stadium. Despite the result, the performance reflected growth and continued determination. “Overall, there was some really good progression,” said Wild FC interim head coach Sinead McSharry. “We had chances, but we just couldn’t capitalize on them. I didn’t fault their effort today.” Wild FC (0-5-1) battled continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough while demonstrating strong defensive organization
and commitment, but were unable to convert any of the five shots on target in 14 attempts. Julia Benati opened the scoring for Halifax (3-3-1) in the 29th minute. Saorla Miller doubled the lead in the 44t as she put one past Wild FC goalkeeper Kaitlin Talbert. Leaning on subs coming off the bench in the back half of the match, Wild FC continued to push, controlling possession time for 59% of the contest, but could not convert with Halifax’s Rylee Foster protecting the clean
sheet. “We will collect the good from this game. Halifax is a strong team,” said McSharry. “I thought we could have deserved to be a draw. We didn’t capitalize as much when they went down to 10 women but for me, I think we take the momentum from today with us.” The injury-riddled Calgary squad welcomed the return of a handful of veteran players who delivered strong performances, helping the club maintain pressure and momentum throughout key stretches of the match. The effort and execution
in many areas of the game provided a foundation the team can build upon moving forward. “It was good to see people back. There was a little rust there, but I thought they did the best they could. They got on the ball and made things happen,” added McSharry. “Jenaya (Robertson) had a good header. Mouse (Meikayla Moore) is such a leader in the back and Meggie (Dougherty Howard) brings such a level of intensity and desire. She leads by example. “As people come back
from injury, get the rust off and rewire the relationships – there just has to be a greater desire to get on the ball and that’s what has been missing most.”
Calgary Wild FC, Halifax Tides FC, Northern Super League, Wanderers Grounds Stadium, Sinead McSharry, Julia Benati, Saorla Miller, Kaitlin Talbert, Rylee Foster
How do they have 14 shots on target and still lose? Something off with the refs or the goalie.
Seems like Calgary just couldn’t finish. 0-5-1 is rough, but 59% possession sounds like they were at least doing the right stuff?
Wait I thought it said Halifax went down to 10 women? So then why would Calgary still not score? Maybe the “shots on target” thing is a mistake in the article, idk.
Calgary returning veterans but still “rewire the relationships” like it’s some tech update lol. Also 29th minute goal then another 44th, that timing always kills teams. Either way, if they deserved a draw, then the universe hates finishing I guess.