Atlético Ottawa secures a place in the Canadian Premier League final following a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory against Forge FC on Sunday. The triumph on the road at Hamilton Stadium in the CPL’s championship semifinal sets up a decisive match at TD Place on Nov. 9.
Despite finishing just two points behind Ottawa in the CPL standings, Forge FC, the table-toppers, still have a chance to reach the final by winning the contender semifinal next weekend.
In the intense game on Sunday, Forge FC took the lead in the 23rd minute through David Choinière. However, Ottawa leveled the score ten minutes later when Gabriel Antinoro found the back of the net. An early second-half goal by Atlético’s top scorer, Sam Salter, who holds the CPL single-season goal-scoring record, sealed the victory.
The two teams met four times during the regular season, with three matches ending in draws and Forge FC claiming victory in the fourth encounter.
