Atlético Ottawa is the league’s first side to clinch a playoff spot after a 3-1 victory over Cavalry FC at Spruce Meadows. They did so for the first time in club history, an incredible improvement after finishing last place in 2021.
Ballou Tabla scored arguably the goal of the CPL season to open the scoring, while Malcolm Shaw and Brian Wright also found the back of the net for the visitors. José Escalante’s penalty was the lone goal for the Cavs.
Prior to the match, Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. was also honoured for his 100th match as head coach and GM of the Calgary side.
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Absolutely beautiful day here @Spruce_Meadows as host @CPLCavalryFC take on @atletiOttawa in a crucial top of the table @CPLsoccer clash. pic.twitter.com/pQUB2Rh3Ww
— Mark Noonan (@CPLCommish) September 24, 2022
BALLOU TABLA ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
What a goal from the @atletiOttawa attacker to open the scoring, possibly the goal of the year 🚲#CanPL | 📺 @onesoccer pic.twitter.com/R0zx1JdOWo
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) September 24, 2022
In other news, THANK YOU @tommywheeldonjr for 100 MATCHES as Head Coach and GM. #cavsfc #cavalryfc #canpl pic.twitter.com/dnP6M2rzeu
— Cavalry FC (@CPLCavalryFC) September 24, 2022
PLAYOFF SPOT CLINCHED ✅@AtletiOttawa have booked their spot in the 2022 #CanPL post-season 🇨🇦
Here's #ForOttawa head coach Carlos Gonzalez with post-game reaction 🎙 pic.twitter.com/aIHMyxqNR8
— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) September 24, 2022
Family. Famille. Familia. Get ready Ottawa! #ForOttawa #PourOttawa pic.twitter.com/GKMjKxroE3
— Atlético Ottawa (@atletiOttawa) September 25, 2022
CLINCHED ✅@atletiOttawa are the first team to book their spot in the 2022 #CanPL playoffs pic.twitter.com/uKbDa1EijD
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) September 24, 2022
