CPL Atletico Ottawa

Atlético Ottawa Battle To The End In A 1-1 Draw With York United

Published on October 24, 2021 under Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Atletico Ottawa News Release


Atlético Ottawa concluded its home campaign on Sunday against York United on a gorgeous fall afternoon at TD Place. Local sensation Antoine Coupland lit up TD Place and brought the 2,678 fans to their feet in what turned out to be an entertaining 1-1 draw.

MATCH NOTES

Despite a strong offensive display, Atlético Ottawa casting 21 shots, 7 of them on target, goals were hard to come by.

Chelsea-born Antoine Coupland scored his first career goal (15') at TD Place (first ever scored earlier this season while in Winnipeg against Cavalry) in front of his 40+ friends and family.

Zach Verhovern continued his fine run of form from the wingback position, bagging his third assist in two games. He leads the club with 5 assists this season.

Atlético Ottawa offered a resolute defensive display, breached on the 80' by one of only two shots on target. Close to 50% of York United shots were taken from outside the box.

Atlético Ottawa has one match left in its 2021 season and will head out to Halifax for the November 7 clash (KO 1PM).

TO COME THIS WEEK

The Canadian Premier League announced tentative dates for the 2021 Playoff matches and Final. With Forge FC advancing to the CONCACAF League Quarterfinals and the dates confirmed for Forge FC and Pacific FC's Canadian Championship Semi-final matchups an update to the 2021 season schedule presented by WestJet has been adjusted and allows the League to release the dates for the 2021 Playoffs and Final. As such, Atlético Ottawa's regular-season match at Halifax Wanderers scheduled for Saturday, November 6 has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 7 at 1PM ET. Visit canpl.ca for all the details.

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