Atlético Ottawa secured a place in the final of the Canadian Premier League by rallying to a 2-1 victory against Forge FC on Sunday. The win 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 Forge FC in the CPL standings, Atlético Ottawa’s triumph means they are in contention for the championship title. Forge FC, the table-toppers, still have a chance to reach the final if they emerge victorious in the upcoming contender semifinal.
In the game on Sunday, Forge FC took the lead in the 23rd minute with a goal from David Choinière. However, Ottawa equalized ten minutes later through Gabriel Antinoro before Sam Salter, the top scorer in the CPL’s single season, scored a header early in the second half to secure the victory for Atlético.
The two teams faced each other four times during the regular season, with three matches ending in draws and Forge FC winning the fourth encounter.