Atlético Ottawa secures a place in the final of the Canadian Premier League 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 for Atlético.
Despite finishing just two points behind Forge FC, who topped the CPL table, Ottawa can still advance to the final if they emerge victorious in the upcoming contender semifinal next weekend.
In the match on Sunday, Forge FC took the lead in the 23rd minute through a goal by David Choinière. However, Ottawa equalized ten minutes later courtesy of Gabriel Antinoro. The turning point came early in the second half when Atlético’s striker Sam Salter, the record holder for most goals scored in a CPL season, headed in the winning goal.
Having faced each other four times in the regular season, the two teams had three draws and Forge FC claimed victory in the fourth encounter.
