Atlético Ottawa Downs 10-Man Halifax Wanderers

April 27, 2024 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Atletico Ottawa News Release

Atlético Ottawa kept the unbeaten run at the start of the season alive with a convincing victory against 10-man Halifax Wanderers in Nova Scotia. Goals from Rubén del Campo, Manny Aparicio and Ballou Tabla propelled Atlético to the top of the table on Saturday afternoon.

KEY MOMENTS

Atlético Ottawa started a busy week with a resounding victory in the first road match of the campaign, winning 3-1 against Halifax Wanderers.

Halifax was reduced to 10 men in the 21st minute after Lorenzo Callegari was sent off for a challenge on Manny Aparicio.

Rubén del Campo scored his first goal for Atlético Ottawa, breaking the deadlock (39') with a left-footed effort from the top of the box. Assisted by Matteo de Brienne.

Atlético doubled their lead in the second half as Manny Aparicio converted Kris Twardek's cross with a first-time volley (56').

Ballou Tabla scored his first goal since returning to the club in the off-season, converting Gabriel Antinoro's cross (73').

Riley Ferraszzo scored a late consolation goal for the hosts in the 89th minute.

Goalkeeper of the Year nominee in 2023, Rayane Yesli, started his first match for the club and was moments away from keeping a clean sheet.

Yesli made four (4) saves.

Asked about his decision to start Yelsi, González explained that it was because he would be starting the Canadian championship mid-week and wanted to give the goalkeeper a few minutes.

Atlético Ottawa took full advantage of their numerical superiority, dominating at the attacking end of the pitch.

Ottawa has 15 shots, 8 on target while also leading in tackles (16) tackles and aerial duels won (59.1%).

Rubén Del Campo's first-ever club goal and Ballou Tabla's first goal since returning to the capital means that Atléticon has five different goal scorers for the six goals scored in the opening three matches this season.

Manny Aparicio is the current leading scorer, with two goals.

Atlético Ottawa returns to TD Place with two matches in five days, facing Valour FC in the Canadian Championship on Wednesday before clashing in the CPL at the weekend.

Wednesday's match (KO 7pm ET, live on OneSoccer) is the start of the domestic cup campaign for Ottawa as the club from the capital competes for the Voyageurs Cup (never won by a CPL team) and an automatic qualification spot in the CONCACAF Champions League.

OTHER NEWS

In collaboration with Lionhearts Inc. the food drive at Atlético Ottawa's Pay What You Can' match was a roaring success, with soccer supporters bringing enough food to feed 500 people in need throughout the Ottawa region. Click here to find out more.

Atlético has signed a fifth local player as midfielder Luca Piccioli joined the club on a U SPORTS contract for the 2024 season, having been drafted from Carleton University. Read more here.

Atlético Ottawa has launched a "weather guarantee," ensuring that any new fan who has had their professional soccer experience damped by the weather, can come back and experience the Beautiful Game in all its glory. Click here to find out more.

The 'Save a Life' Home Opener, in support of Canadian Blood Services was a tremendous success. With 50+ eligible supporters entering the Stem Cell Registry, this was the most successful outdoor event in Canada so far in 2024. Click here to find out more.

Atlético Ottawa has launched a special promotional offer for fans looking to attend the Canadian Championship clash against Valour FC at TD Place (Wednesday, May 1, 2024).

Atlético Ottawa Head Coach Carlos González at full-time celebrating the win against Halifax (Halifax Wanderers)

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