Atlético Ottawa is top of the Canadian Premier League (CPL) table as the undefeated start to the season continued on Sunday with a convincing win over Valour FC. First-half goals from Rubén del Campo and Gabriel Antinoro secured three points for Ottawa in another match where thousands of soccer supporters turned out despite the rainy conditions.

KEY MOMENTS

• Atlético Ottawa climbed to the top of the Canadian Premier League table and remains undefeated in 2024 (3-1-0).
  • Rubén del Campo gave Atlético the lead (19′) with a left-footed volley into the bottom corner from a set-piece.
  • Exciting young talent Gabriel Antinoro doubled Ottawa’s lead, reacting quickest in the penalty area to convert Kris Twardek’s cross (32′).
• Ottawa put on another domain display, defending from the front as they won possession in Valour’s final third seven (7) times.
  • Both goals Atlético’s goals were scored from set-pieces, capitalizing on a free-kick for the opening goal and a throw-in for the second.
• This was Ottawa’s first clean sheet in the CPL this season in a strong defensive display with goalkeeper Nathan Ingham returning in between the sticks.
  • Ingham made two (2) saves with a passing accuracy (85.4%) as Atleti continued to build-up confidently from the back.
  • Abou Sissoko put on a dominant display in the midfield, engaging in 14 duels (most on the team) and winning seven (7).
    • Sissoko also won three of his four tackles as well as regaining possession in the final third two (2) times.
• Gabriel Antinoro made his first start of the season and impressed on the right flank.
  • Antinoro was replaced in the 80th minute by fellow u21 player Zach Roy.
  • U21 minutes so far this season: 134/2000
• Atlético Ottawa returns to action with a third match in 7 days at TD Place, facing Pacific FC on Wednesday, May 8, in the quarter-finals of the TELUS Canadian Championship.
  • This is a two-legged quarter-final with the team that advances facing the winner of Vancouver Whitecaps vs Cavalry FC.
• Attendance: 3,886