Sights & Sounds: Cavalry FC 1-3 Atlético Ottawa

2022-09-24

Mitchell Tierney, Digital Content Producer (@mitchelltierney)

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.

Here are some sights and sounds from Calgary, Alberta

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

Canadian Premier League - Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa defender Diego Espejo de la Concepción and Cavalry Midfielder Jose Escalante vie for the ball. CFC Media Mike Sturk — Canadian Premier League – Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa defender Diego Espejo de la Concepción and Cavalry Midfielder Jose Escalante vie for the ball. CFC Media Mike Sturk

Canadian Premier League - Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa attacker Brian Wright celebrates his team’s first goal as Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci strtetches for the ball. CFC Media Mike Sturk — Canadian Premier League – Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa attacker Brian Wright celebrates his team’s first goal as Cavalry goalkeeper Marco Carducci strtetches for the ball. CFC Media Mike Sturk

Cavalry FC vs Atletico Ottawa at ATCO Field, Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Sep 24, 2022 Tony Lewis/CFC Media — Cavalry FC vs Atletico Ottawa at ATCO Field, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Sep 24, 2022 Tony Lewis/CFC Media

Canadian Premier League - Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Cavalry attacker Joe Mason has a chance to score on this play against Atlético Ottawa goalkeeper Nathan Ingham. CFC Media Mike Sturk — Canadian Premier League – Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Cavalry attacker Joe Mason has a chance to score on this play against Atlético Ottawa goalkeeper Nathan Ingham. CFC Media Mike Sturk

Canadian Premier League - Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa - Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa attacker Malcolm Shaw celebrates his goal to give his team a 3-1 lead and the win. CFC Media Mike Sturk — Canadian Premier League – Cavalry FC v Atlético Ottawa – Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sep, 24, 2022 Atlético Ottawa attacker Malcolm Shaw celebrates his goal to give his team a 3-1 lead and the win. CFC Media Mike Sturk

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