The Montreal Alouettes secured a dramatic 30-27 overtime victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday night, thanks to a 17-yard field goal by Maltos Diaz. The game, played at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, was a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final play.
Game Highlights
The Alouettes took an early lead in the first quarter, but the Tiger-Cats responded with a strong second quarter to tie the game at halftime. Both teams exchanged touchdowns and field goals in the second half, with neither able to pull away. The game headed into overtime tied at 27-27.
In overtime, the Alouettes defense held the Tiger-Cats to a field goal, setting up the offense for the winning drive. Quarterback Davis Alexander orchestrated a methodical drive, completing key passes to move the ball into field goal range. Diaz then stepped up and calmly drilled the 17-yard kick to seal the win.
Key Performances
- Davis Alexander: The Alouettes quarterback threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, showing poise under pressure.
- Maltos Diaz: The kicker was perfect on the night, connecting on all three field goal attempts, including the game-winner.
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats: Despite the loss, the Ticats showed resilience, with their offense rallying in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
The win improves the Alouettes' record to 2-1 on the season, while the Tiger-Cats fall to 1-2. Both teams will look to build on their performances in the coming weeks.
