Sights & Sounds: Forge FC 2-0 Atlético Ottawa

2021-10-16

Marty Thompson, Digital Content Editor (@martythompson_)

Forge FC outlasted their Ontario opponents Atlético Ottawa on Saturday at Tim Hortons Field, sweeping their season series against the capital club with a 2-0 win. Neat second half goals from Omar Browne and Elimane Cisse were a test of patience for the home side who came against Ottawa’s compressed 5-4-1 to take the bulk of possession. With the result, Ottawa became the first CPL club to be formally eliminated from playoff contention.

Forge will now depart for Costa Rica to take on Santos de Guápiles F.C. on Wednesday (6:00pm ET) in the first leg of the quarterfinals in Concacaf League play. Atlético Ottawa, meanwhile, will host Valour FC in a rematch of their Canadian Championship preliminary tie on Wednesday as well (7:00pm ET). All matches are live on OneSoccer.

Forge FC captain Kyle Bekker. (Photo by Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)

Forge FC attackers Tristan Borges and Omar Browne. (Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)

Forge fans young and old enjoy their match against Ottawa. (Photo by Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)

GOAL ?

After a wonderful move from Awuah to launch the counter-attack, a fantastic strike from Omar Browne gives @ForgeFCHamilton the 1-0 lead over @atletiOttawa #CanPL ?? | ? TELUS ch. 980 | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/uO11Ovi8xj

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) October 16, 2021

GOAL ??

A beautiful ball from Bekker to pick out Elimane Cissé who confidently chips Powley to give @ForgeFCHamilton a 2-0 lead over @atletiOttawa #CanPL ?? | ? TELUS ch. 980 | ? https://t.co/hishXepRT3 pic.twitter.com/g8KKfxDHLq

— OneSoccer (@onesoccer) October 16, 2021

Forge FC midfielder Elimane Cisse wrestles posseion from Atlético Ottawa winger Ryan Telfer. (Ryan McCullough/Hamilton Forge FC)