OTTAWA — FC Supra du Quebec claimed its spot in the Canadian Championship semifinals after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Atletico Ottawa at T-D Place Stadium on Tuesday, advancing 6-4 on aggregate.
Fast start sets the tone for Quebec side
Supra opened the scoring early as Loic Swemi found the net in the ninth minute, and Ibrahim Conde doubled the lead seven minutes later. The two quick goals gave the visiting side a tangible advantage and framed a match that swung back and forth through the second half.
Ottawa fightback and dramatic late equalizer
Atletico Ottawa responded after the break. Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau pulled one back in the 51st minute, but Supra restored a two-goal cushion when Sean Rea scored in the 55th. Chateau struck again in the 74th to make it 3-2, and Ballou Tabla produced a dramatic equalizer five minutes into stoppage time to level the score at 3-3.
What the result means
Though the second leg ended level, Supra's 6-4 advantage over the two matches sends the Quebec club into next month's semifinals, where they will face Hamilton-based Forge FC. The other semifinal pairing will be between Major League Soccer sides Vancouver Whitecaps and CF Montreal. The Whitecaps are pursuing a record fifth straight Voyageurs Cup title.
- Match result: Atletico Ottawa 3 — FC Supra du Quebec 3 (at T-D Place Stadium)
- Aggregate: FC Supra du Quebec 6 — Atletico Ottawa 4
- Next round: Supra vs. Forge FC (semifinal)
The winner of this year's Canadian Championship will earn a berth in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup, adding continental stakes to the domestic trophy race.
Scoring timeline
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 9' | Loic Swemi | FC Supra du Quebec |
| 16' | Ibrahim Conde | FC Supra du Quebec |
| 51' | Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau | Atletico Ottawa |
| 55' | Sean Rea | FC Supra du Quebec |
| 74' | Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau | Atletico Ottawa |
| 90+5' | Ballou Tabla | Atletico Ottawa |
Context for Quebec supporters
Supra enter the semifinal while currently sitting fifth in the Canadian Premier League standings. Their run to the last four underlines the club's ability to compete on multiple fronts this season, even as they balance league commitments.
For Atletico Ottawa, the comeback spirit shown late in the second leg — and Tabla's stoppage-time strike — will be one of the talking points as the club reassesses its cup campaign. Despite the result, taking three goals off a strong visiting side and forcing a late equalizer offers a measure of encouragement moving forward.
What to watch next
All eyes in the province will turn to the semifinal clash with Forge FC, a team with pedigree in the Canadian Premier League. The matchup promises to pit Supra's cup momentum against Forge's established domestic experience.
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on Aug. 11, 2026, and is being filed for Quebec readers to trace the province's progress in the national cup competition.
