Sports Spectacle

30/01/2023

Super-Sub Larin Opens Goal Account On Valladolid Debut

Canadian forward Cycle Larin has opened his goal account on his debut for his new Spanish La Liga club, Real Valladolid beating Valencia 1-0 on Sunday.

The Brampton-born striker came on as second half substitute for Spanish forward Sergio Leon in the 76th minute and scoring the only goal that made the difference on the stroke of 90 minutes in the epic encounter.

In January 2023, Larin was loaned to La Liga side Valladolid for the remainder of the season, with an option to buy.

13/11/2022

The die is cast!!!! Canada ready for Qatar FIFA World Cup. 🇨🇦⚽️💪 O Canada!!!!

31/10/2022

New Champions: Forge FC Beat Atletico Ottawa To Clinch 2022 CPL Title

By Tunji Balogun

Hamilton club Forge FC have been crowned the 2022 Canadian Premier League (CPL) champions after beating bitter rival Atletico Ottawa 2-0 at the full capacity TD Place Stadium, Ottawa on Sunday.

Central midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour made the difference by scoring again in his second consecutive Canadian Premier League final, thereby helping his club Forge FC to beat Atletico Ottawa.

Hojabrpour netted the goal from a free-kick header, putting the Hamilton side ahead in the 28th minute as they ended 1-0 at halftime.

Atletico Ottawa goalkeeper, Nathan Ingham made a huge double saves in the second half to deny Forge FC their second goal, as they kept asking the question looking dangerous to double the lead.

Luck finally ran out for Atletico Ottawa as they later conceded the second goal with another club midfielder David Choiniere who doubled the lead from the right flank in the 78th minute to end the game 2-0 at full time.

With the 2-0 victory Forge FC have won the championship three times in four years. Meanwhile Pacific FC won the 2021 edition after defeating Forge FC 1–0 to claim their first ever CPL title.

30/10/2022

Watch out for this rising star in the making. Opeyemi Ajakaye. 🇳🇬⚽️🔥

30/10/2022

30/10/2022

The Gunners seriously on fire🔥👍 Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest. It’s party time for the Premier League leaders.

24/10/2022

Countdown to October 30, all roads lead to Ottawa

24/10/2022

Forge FC Setup Big Playoffs Final Clash With Atletico Ottawa

Hamilton club Forge FC on Sunday defeated visiting Cavalry FC 2-1 in the second leg, claiming 3-2 aggregate win in the semi final clash of the Canadian Premier League Playoffs, thereby setting up a mouth watering final battle with regular season champions Atletico Ottawa FC.

Left winger David Choiniere opened the scoring from close range for the hosts in the right flank 69th minute in the second half before Canadian forward Woobens Pacius doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 75th minute.

New Zealand international striker Myer Bevan reduced the goal tally by giving the visitors something to lash on in the 78th minute. The goal was not good enough to salvage the moment as the game ended 2-1 in favour of The Hammers.

Earlier in the game the two teams were reduced to 10-men after the duo of Kyle Bekker of Forge FC and David Norman Jr. of Cavalry FC got red-carded in the 43rd and 45th minutes respectively.

Regular season champions, Atletico Ottawa are on the brink of clinching a double trophy this year, and landing their first ever playoffs final ticket after recording 1-1 draw, and 3-1 aggregate win against Pacific FC.

09/10/2022

Cavalry Edge Pacific FC As Atletico Ottawa Crowned CPL Regular Season Champions

By Tunji Balogun

Cavalry FC put up another excellent performance by recording late winner against visiting Pacific FC in their last Canadian Premier League (CPL) regular season game at the ATCO Field Foothills County, Calgary Alberta on Saturday.

Canadian left-winger, Benjamin Anthony Fisk became the hero for The Cavs after striking the late goal, capitalizing on Pacific goalkeeping error to tap home from a close range in the 89th minute.

Elsewhere in the game played earlier, bottom placed FC Edmonton defeated Winnipeg Manitoba side 3-1 at home in another CPL encounter to wind down the regular season, thereby giving their darling fans something to cheer after the disappointing season.

More importantly, Atletico Ottawa FC are crowned the 2022 CPL regular season champions, ahead of their tomorrow’s home clash against York United FC.

Meanwhile, with the current CPL standing, the top four clubs namely Atletico Ottawa, Cavalry FC, Pacific FC and Hamilton side Forge FC have already booked their tickets for the upcoming CPL Playoffs in October.

02/10/2022

Fabulous Alli Musse’s Goal Fires Cavalry FC TO 2022 CPL Playoffs

By Tunji Balogun

Fleet-footed forward, Ali Musse became the hero after scoring the goal that landed Cavalry FC the 2022 Canadian Premier League Playoffs spot in their 2-1 win against their closest rival Valour FC at the ATCO Field Foothills County, Calgary, Alberta on Sunday.

Irish forward Joe Mason opened scoring after redirecting Ali Musse’s header to give the hosts a decisive lead in the 39th minute as the game ended 1-0 at halftime in favour of Cavalry.

Quite early into the second half, Billy Forbes equalized for Valour from a close range header to make it 1-1 in the 48th minute.

But Ali Musse surprisingly provided the magical moment with a left footed stunning strike outside the box late in the 81st minute to qualify The Cavs for the 2022 CanPL Playoffs which kicks-off early October.

With today's 2-1 win it also means defending champions, Pacific FC are playoffs bound ahead of their Wednesday’s fixtures against Forge FC at the Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.

02/10/2022

David’s Strike Fails To Save Lille Against 10-Man Lorient

Canada’s in-form striker, Jonathan David put his name on the score-sheet again for his club Lille Olympique Sporting Club, but the goal failed to make impact as they lost 2-1 to FC Lorient in the French Ligue 1 clash decided on Sunday.

French utility defender, Bafode Diakite scored an own goal to put Lorient in the lead less than 10 minutes into the game as it ended 1-0 at halftime.

Jonathan David got the equalizer for the visitors from Jonathan Bamba’s assist later in the 78th minute, before French left-back Theo Le Bris netted the match winner for Lorient latr in the 87th minute to finally end the game 2-1 at full time.

Midway into the second half Lorient was reduced to 10-men after Burkina Faso forward, Dango Quattara got himself dismissed from the game picking the second yellow for his malicious tackle in the 62nd minute.

With the 2-1 loss at Lorient, David has so far registered his sixth goal in the ongoing 2022/2023 French Ligue 1 season.

25/09/2022

Rampant Atletico Ottawa Beat Cavalry At Home, Clinch Maiden CPL Playoffs Spot

By Tunji Balogun

For the first time in the club’s history Atletico Ottawa have booked their place in the upcoming 2022 Canadian Premier League Playoffs by defeating close rival Cavalry FC 1-3 in match-day 26 fixtures at the ATCO Field Foothills County, Calgary, Alberta on Saturday.

Canadian winger Ballou Tabla opened scoring from a powerful volley outside the box less than five minutes into the game, thereby netting his sixth goal of the season in the colours of Ottleti.

Fleet-footed forward, Brian Wright extended the lead for the visitors from a close range less than 10 minutes into the second half, making it count in the 54th minute.

Honduras midfielder Jose Escalante reduced the goal tally from the penalty spot for Cavalry in the 78th minute, before Malcom Shaw finished off another brilliant strike at the edge of the box late in the 87th minute to finally leave scores 1-3 at full time.

With the 1-3 away win, Atletico Ottawa extended their lead on the CPL table with 45 points from 26 games, while Cavalry FC still remained in second position with 41 points from same number of matches played so far in the current season.

Meanwhile, Atletico Ottawa emerged the first club to qualify for the CPL playoffs which kicks-off in October.

18/09/2022

Atletico Ottawa Hold Valour FC To Reclaim CPL Top Spot

Atletico Ottawa FC put up another fantastic show by holding Valour FC to 1-1 draw in their Canadian Premier League clash at the IG Field, Winnipeg Manitoba Ottawa on Sunday.

Haitian centre-back Andrew Jean-Baptiste opened scoring for Atletico Ottawa from a corner kick to give the home team the lead in the 68 minute after the first half had ended scoreless.

Northern Irish attacking midfielder Ollie Bassett equalized from impossible angle corner flag in the 78th minute to help silence the home crowd and also shooting Ottleti back at the top.

Ollie Bassett won the Gatorade Performance of the Match for scoring the crucial goal that provided the equalizer against Winnipeg Manitoba side as the CPL Playoff beckons.

Atletico Ottawa are back on top of the CPL table with 42 points from 25 games, followed closely by Cavalry FC with 41 points from same number of matches played so far in the ongoing season.

18/09/2022

CPL ‘Al Classico’: Cavalry Beat City Rival FC Edmonton To Go Top

By Tunji Balogun

Cavalry FC are back on top of the Canadian Premier League following their 0-1 win against city rival FC Edmonton in derby clash tagged ‘Al Classico’ on Saturday at the Clarke Stadium Edmonton, Alberta.

Irish centre forward, Joseph Mason became the hero after scoring the only goal that made the difference for The Cavs in the 57th minute to help his side take maximum three points in the game.

Cavalry completed the total dominance of the AL Classico in the ongoing CPL season after defeated The Eddies 3-1 during the first leg meeting at the ATCO Field Foothills County, Alberta in June.

With 0-1 away win Cavalry FC returned to the CPL summit with 41 points from 25 games.

Meanwhile 31-year-old Joe Mason picked the Gatorade Performance of the Match for scoring the only goal in the game.

18/09/2022

Jonathan David Inspires Lille To Victory Against Toulouse

Canada soccer star Jonathan David inspired his club Lille Olympique Sporting Club to 2-1 win against Toulouse FC in match-day eight of the French Ligue 1 clash at Decathlon Arena-Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday.

David opened scoring five minutes into the game as the game ended 1-0 at halftime. French midfielder, Fares Thaibi later equalized for the visitors in the 48th minute.

Five minutes later, Algerian forward, Adam Qunas netted the match winner for Lille in the 53rd minute as the game finally ended 2-1 at regulation time.

With the 2-1 home win Lille currently occupy sixth position on the table with 13 points from eighth games.

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Canadian forward has so far scored five goals for the Les Dogues in the ongoing 2022/2023 French Ligue 1 season.

16/09/2022

Yes WeCan Canada is ready!!!!!

Your Squad is Here! 🍁

Canada will take on Qatar and Uruguay in two international friendlies on 23 September in Vienna and 27 September in Bratislava respectively.