Fleuriau Chateau winner, hat trick lifts Atletico Ottawa past Forge FC into CPL final

Atletico Ottawa secured their place in the Canadian Premier League final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Forge FC in the second leg of their semifinal at Hamilton Stadium. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau was the hero, scoring a hat trick, including the game-winning goal just 13 minutes into stoppage time. This win followed a 2-2 draw in the first leg, putting the defending champions on top of the aggregate score 5-4.

Forge FC took an early lead with Hoce Massunda's goal five minutes into the first half, but Daniel Nimick silenced the home crowd with a penalty kick two minutes later. Fleuriau Chateau then sealed the win with two goals in quick succession, one in the 25th minute and another in the 84th minute. The final will now be decided between the winner of this match and the victor of the other semifinal between Cavalry FC and FC Supra du Québec.