Published Oct 27, 20251 minute readYohann Hebert of the Cape Breton Capers, right, works his way up the pitch as he’s chased by Eliia Abu Al-Shamlat of the Dalhousie Tigers during Atlantic University Sport Men’s Soccer Championship final action at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish on Sunday. Dalhousie won the game 3-2 in extra time. CONTRIBUTED/BRYAN KENNEDY Photo by Bryan L Kennedy /Bryan KennedyArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers looked to be in the driver’s seat in the Atlantic University Sport men’s soccer championship final on Sunday afternoon, but a league title looked closer than it appeared.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDespite leading 2-0 at halftime, Cape Breton was defeated 3-2 in extra time by the Dalhousie Tigers at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish.Article contentArticle contentThe No. 1-seed Capers gave up a pair of goals in the second half with the No. 2-seed Tigers forcing extra time off the back of two markers by Mohammed Wahdan in the 58th and 71st minutes. Wahdan would score his third goal of the game in extra time in the 104th minute.Article contentArticle contentAmadou Bayo opened the scoring for Cape Breton in the ninth minute. The team took a 2-0 lead on an own goal by Dalhousie in the 29th minute.Article contentCape Breton secured its spot in the championship game with a 3-0 win over Moncton in the semifinal game on Friday, while Dalhousie knocked off the host St. Francis Xavier 2-1 in extra time in their semifinal game later in the day on Friday.Article contentThe victory marks the first men’s soccer title for Dalhousie since 2008. Wahdan was the playoff most valuable player.Article contentBoth Cape Breton and Dalhousie will represent the AUS in the U Sports Men’s Soccer Championship, Nov. 6-9, at the University of Toronto in Toronto.Article content
Cape Breton Capers cant hold lead in loss to Dalhousie Tigers in AUS mens soccer championship game
