Atletico Ottawa beat Forge, Cavalry top Supra to set up CPL Final rematch

Atlético Ottawa and Cavalry FC have advanced to the 2026 Canadian Premier League Final after winning their respective semifinal second-leg ties. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau recorded the first hat trick in CPL playoff history, scoring in the 103rd minute to earn Ottawa a 3-2 victory over Forge FC, advancing 5-4 on aggregate. Later, Cavalry FC secured a 2-0 home victory against FC Supra du Quebec to advance 3-2 on aggregate.

Ottawa reached their second straight final behind Fleuriau Chateau's decisive late goal, which arrived moments after Dan Nimick's 101st-minute penalty had tied the match. Meanwhile, goals from Caniggia Elva and Ali Musse sealed Cavalry's comeback win, setting up a CPL Final rematch scheduled for November 21 at ATCO Field.