First-half goals from forward Mo Babouli and defender Garven-Michee Metusala helped Forge FC secure a 2-0 win over Atlético Ottawa in Canadian Premier League (CPL) play on Sunday.
The win followed a dual banner raising at Tim Horton’s Field by the two-time CPL champions for the 2019 and 2020 seasons in front of home supporters at Tim Hortons Field.
Babouli would convert from a penalty kick in the 39th minute after Atlético’s Ryan Telfer’s dumped Tristan Borges in the Ottawa box.
Rookie defender Metusala would double the Forge lead in the 43rd minute with a header to the back post following a freekick from Borges.
Ottawa would soon seal their fate after playing the entire second half a man down after midfielder Victor Martinez Manrique was ejected acquiring a pair of yellow cards just minutes apart at the end of the first half.
Forge improve their record to 6-5-0 and are now tied for fourth with Valour FC at 18 points.
Atletico is at the bottom of the CPL standings with a 2-7-1 record.