Cavalry FC secured a dramatic 3-2 aggregate victory over FC Supra du Québec in the Canadian Premier League semifinal, but the match was overshadowed by a shocking on-field altercation. In stoppage time of the second half, with the score at 2-0 in favor of the Calgary-based squad, Supra midfielder Alessandro Biello approached a ball boy on the sideline. The Montréal native ripped the ball from the child’s hands and shoved him, causing the boy to fall backward over a barrier. The referees immediately reviewed the incident via VAR, resulting in a straight red card and Biello’s ejection from the match.
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The aftermath of the foul sparked a unique reaction from the stadium crowd. As the penalty was confirmed, the ball boy turned to the spectators, lifted his arms in the air, and jumped up and down in celebration, turning a moment of potential distress into a display of resilience. Biello, who is currently on loan from his parent MLS club, CF Montréal, faces significant scrutiny following the incident. The ejection not only ended his individual performance but also highlighted a lapse in sportsmanship during a high-stakes playoff encounter.
Despite the controversy, Cavalry FC advanced to the Canadian Premier League final, where they will face Atlético Ottawa on Nov. 21. Ottawa earned their spot by defeating Forge FC, setting the stage for a rematch of last season’s title game. The North Star Cup final will serve as a decisive contest for both clubs, with Ottawa having claimed the previous year’s championship with a 2-1 victory in blizzard conditions. As the league heads toward its climax, the focus shifts to tactical battles, though Biello’s actions will likely dominate the post-match discourse.
Source: Yahoo Sports
