The Canadian Premier League final played amid a snowstorm witnessed David Rodriquez scoring twice, creating a stunning bicycle kick that shocked football history.
During the heavy snowstorm at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa tonight, David Rodriquez became the center of attention by scoring both goals to lead Atletico Ottawa to a 2-1 victory over Cavalry FC, securing their first North Star Cup. The snow-covered pitch made the ball almost immobile, forcing organizers to repeatedly clear snow and redraw the boundary lines, creating a unique attraction for the Canadian Premier League under harsh conditions.
Despite the unpredictable weather, Rodriquez maintained his focus. At the 40th minute, he leapt high to execute a spectacular bicycle kick to equalize, a goal that many fans almost missed amid the whiteout. The play started from Gabriel Antinoro’s missed shot; Cavalry FC’s defense failed to clear the ball, and Rodriquez seized the moment to strike powerfully at the bright pink ball on the field.
That moment instantly ignited celebrations as teammates rushed to the corner to bury him in snow. Atletico Ottawa’s coaching staff also knelt emotionally by the sidelines. After halftime, heavier snowfall caused multiple interruptions. Goalkeeper Nathan Ingham even helped clear the field to allow the Canadian Premier League final to continue.
At the 107th minute, Rodriquez completed his brace with a decisive shot, bringing Ottawa closer to their first-ever trophy. As the snow kept falling relentlessly, coaches debated about leaving some players in the locker room to keep warm, while fans on social media wondered: “Can they even see the ball?” Many others questioned: “Why wasn’t this match postponed?”
A tense, chaotic match that produced Rodriquez’s iconic masterpiece. Could this performance help raise the Canadian Premier League’s profile on the global football map?
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