Atlético Ottawa secured a place in the Canadian Premier League final by rallying to a 2-1 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 table, Forge FC, who led the table, still has a chance to reach the final by winning the upcoming contender semifinal.
During Sunday’s match, Forge FC took the lead in the 23rd minute through a goal from David Choinière. However, Ottawa equalized ten minutes later when Gabriel Antinoro found the back of the net for Ottawa. In the early stages of the second half, Atlético’s top scorer, Sam Salter, broke the deadlock with a header, ultimately securing the win.
The two teams faced each other four times in the regular season, with three matches ending in draws and Forge FC winning the fourth encounter.