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FC Edmonton vs Atletico Ottawa Pre-Match Notes

May 22, 2022 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
FC Edmonton News Release


STILL SEARCHING: FC Edmonton has yet to secure a win against Atletico Ottawa.

They hold a 0-2-2 record against Atletico Ottawa since 2020.

SAVES LEADER: FC Edmonton goalkeeper Andreas Vaikla currently leads the CPL in saves, with 22. Vaikla has one clean sheet this season.

Vaikla is on loan from Toronto FC II.

SINGH IS INT LEADER: FC Edmonton defender Luke Singh currently leads the CPL with 19 interceptions.

His teammates Nyal Higgins and Cale Loughrey are second and third in the league with 13 and 12, respectively.

TIMOTEO'S FIRST: Eddies midfielder Wesley Timoteo scored his first professional goal last Saturday in a 2-1 loss to Pacific FC. Timoteo converted a corner kick in the second half.

WELL DESERVED REST: Defenders Nyal Higgins, Cale Loughrey and Luke Singh return to the lineup after not dressing last week against Pacific FC. The trio have played a combined 1,620 minutes this season for FC Edmonton.

BITAR BATTLES: Midfielder Gabriel Bitar leads the team with 42 recoveries and is second on the team among duels won with 43.

He's also ranked third in the CPL in tackles with 13.

FIRST PRO START: FC Edmonton Kelsey Egwu made his first professioanl start in his professional debut against Pacific FC on May 14. The 17-year-old played all 90 minutes in the contest.

Forward CJ Smith also recorded his first pro start against Pacific FC.

MAHESHE DEBUTS: FC Edmonton forward Ousman Maheshe made his pro debut against Pacific FC. The former NAIT striker came into the match in the 82nd minute.

SET UP GUYS: Wesley Timoteo and CJ Smith are the Eddies assist leaders with one each. Timoteo's assist came off Tobias Warschewski's bicycle kick in the season opener, while Smith's came off Masta Kacher's tying goal against York United FC.

DAR'S SEASON DEBUT: Goalkeeper Darlington Murisa- ranwa made his season debut against Pacific FC. The sec- ond-year Eddies keeper was solid, despite the loss in just his fourth professional match of his career.

NEXT GAME: Tuesday May 31 vs Forge FC, 7 p.m. MT, Clarke Stadium.

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