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Atletico Ottawa knock out Forge on Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau hat trick, face Cavalry or Supra in CPL Final

Reigning Canadian Premier League champions Atlético Ottawa have a chance to defend their crown. The capital city club defeated Forge FC in Hamilton on Saturday afternoon to return to the CPL Final for the second year in a row and…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:32 PM

Key Things to Know

Atlético Ottawa beat Forge FC 3-2 to win 5-4 on aggregate and reach the CPL Final.
Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau scored the first hat trick in CPL playoff history, including a 103rd-minute winner.
Forge FC equalized through Hoce Massunda and a 101st-minute Dan Nimick penalty before falling late.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Atlético Ottawa reached their second consecutive Canadian Premier League Final after defeating Forge FC 3-2 in the second leg, progressing 5-4 on aggregate. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau scored the first hat trick in CPL playoff history, finding the net in the 25th, 84th, and 103rd minutes in Hamilton to seal the victory for the reigning champions.

Forge had equalized twice through Hoce Massunda and a 101st-minute Dan Nimick penalty before Fleuriau Chateau grabbed the dramatic stoppage-time winner. Ottawa will face either Cavalry FC or FC Supra du Québec in the championship match scheduled for November 21.

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