Willy Akio hero again in Cavalry FC\u0027s first\u002Dever Canadian Premier League triumph in Ottawa
“Tactically, there were some great changes on both sides. It was physical, at times, but let’s not undervalue the ability and quality of both teams, as well. It literally brought everything.”
Akio was in the right area for the winning goal that came seven minutes into injury time. He knocked home the winner from seven yards out after young midfielder Henry chased down Shamit Shome’s corner kick and delivered a ball low into a mess of players, where Daan Klomp deftly redirected it to his teammate with the scorching scoring touch.
“We acknowledged it before that we’d not won here,” Wheeldon said. “Now, we’ve levelled the series. Last year, they came to our house and shushed our crowd and took over the points, and , we’ve just returned the favour, so it’s a good three points.”