2002 CPSL Canada Cup explained
The 2002 Canada Cup (known as the Government of Canada Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 5th edition of the Canadian Professional Soccer League's league cup tournament running from late June through late September. Ottawa Wizards successfully defended the title after defeating Toronto Croatia 1-0 at Cove Road Stadium in London, Ontario.[1] [2] The format of the competition changed with the introduction of a qualifying round with a home and away two-game series instead of the traditional group stage format previously used by the league.[3] The tournament received a title sponsor from the government of Canada after the league received a federal grant of $100,000.[4] The original hosting rights were granted to Hamilton, but after failing to successfully organize the tournament the responsibilities were given to London, which in return received a wild card match privilege.[5] The decision to grant London the hosting rights produced controversy as originally Ottawa was selected by the CPSL executives to replace Hamilton, but was vetoed by the team owners as London was deemed more of reliable venue.[6] [7] [8]
First round
Quarter-final
Final
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| GK | 1 | | | | | RB | 22 |  Abraham Francois | | CB | 18 | | | (c) | | LB | 24 | Roger Groome | | RM | 4 | Russell Shaw | | | | CM | 7 | | | | | CM | 3 | Kwame Telemaque | | CM | 17 | | | | | LM | 21 | | | | | ST | 8 | | | | | ST | 9 |  Abraham Osman | | | | Substitutes: | | GK | 29 | | | | | DF | 5 | Simon Bonk | | | | MF | 2 | Danny Sanna | | | | MF | 14 | Nicola Brkljaca | | | | MF | 15 | | | | | MF | 19 | Mario Andrijanic | | | | FW | 11 | Brent Antoine | | | | Manager: | | |
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| GK | 1 | | | | | RB | 5 | Robert Fran | | CB | 3 | Daniel Pilas | | CB | 4 | Domagoj Sain (c) | | LB | 2 | Adrian Azcurra | | | | RM | 8 |  Hugo Alistud | | | | CM | 9 | Mladen Dikic | | CM | 14 | | | | | LM | 17 | Paul Grguric | | | | ST | 13 | | | | | ST | 11 | Ivica Sola | | | | Substitutes: | | MF | 7 | | | | | MF | 15 | Joseph Lewe | | | | MF | 16 | Danan Baljic | | | | FW | 10 | Peter Curic | | | | Manager: | | Drago Santic | |
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References
- Web site: September 29, 2002 CPSL Ottawa Wizards vs Toronto Croatia. Glover. Robin. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: Wizards magic stops City. RUMLESKI. Kathy. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: Organization of Conferences and Cup pairings from CPSL meeting in February 2002.. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: September 10, 2002 CPSL London City hosts Canada Cup. DALLA COSTA. Morris. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: City, Wizards trade shots. Dalla Costa. Morris. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: September 6, 2002 London in line for Canada Cup hosting. Rumleski. Kathy. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: London Host Wizards to Kickoff Canada Cup. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. 2018-04-16.
- Web site: City, Wizards prepare for 'war'. Rumleski. Kathy. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. London Free Press. 2018-04-16.
