Wright penalty stands up as winner for Ottawa Atletico in 1-0 win over Calvary FC
OTTAWA – Brian Wright scored on a penalty kick for Ottawa Atletico in a 1-0 win over visiting Calgary Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League season-opener for both clubs Saturday.
Wright was awarded the penalty in the 81st minute following a Jose Escalante handball in the box.
Wright also scored Ottawa’s winning goal in last year’s home-opener.
Ottawa’s Drew Beckie was sent off and Atletico down to 10 men with about five minutes remaining in the match after the captain stomped on the foot of David Norman Jr.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 9, 2022.
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