Emiliano García Late Goal Secures Atlético Ottawa 1-1 Draw vs Vancouver FC

Atlético Ottawa goalie jumps to catch a ball kicked high during a sunny home game against Vancouver FC

Atlético Ottawa secured a late 1-1 draw against Vancouver FC in their home opener at TD Place on Sunday afternoon.

Emiliano García netted his first Canadian Premier League goal in the 97th minute, rescuing a point for Atlético after a hard-fought match.

The first half ended scoreless, but Ottawa missed a chance to take the lead early in the second half with a missed penalty kick.

Vancouver FC then capitalized on a counterattack, with Mohamed Amissi putting the visitors ahead temporarily.

The result leaves Atlético Ottawa with a 1-1-2 record, coming off a win and two losses in their first three away games of the season.

Vancouver earned their first point of the campaign after starting the season with three straight losses.

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