Atlético Ottawa and York United put on a show in the final match at TD Place of the 2021 season, as the two Ontario sides fought out a high-octane 1-1 draw.
The home side found the scoresheet early in the first half, as local phenom Antoine Coupland’s shot from outside the box took a deflection and beat goalkeeper Nathan Ingham to put Ottawa up 1-0 just 15 minutes into the match.
Ottawa couldn’t finish the rest of their opportunities, though, as York fought back from a goal down and, in the 80th minute, they at last found their equalizer as Noah Verhoeven’s cross found the head of Chrisnovic N’sa in the box.
Here are your sights and sounds from a riveting clash in the nation’s capital.
Atlético Ottawa players arrive at TD Place before the game. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLMalcolm Shaw is honoured as Atlético Ottawa supporters’ player of the year prematch. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLAntoine Coupland scores a goal for Atlético Ottawa. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLThe ball goes past York goalkeeper Nathan Ingham and into the net. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPL
Atlético Ottawa players celebrate Antoine Coupland’s goal vs. York United. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLNathan Ingham beats Ottawa’s Ryan Telfer to a ball in the air. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPL
Atlético Ottawa’s Malcolm Shaw and York United’s Chrisnovic N’sa chase after a ball. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLYork United celebrate Chrisnovic N’sa’s goal vs. Atlético Ottawa. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPL
Atlético Ottawa’s Malcolm Shaw looks on in disbelief after a tackle in the box. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPLAtlético Ottawa players salute the fans postmatch. PHOTO: Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/CPL
