Alouettes win Grey Cup

For the first time since 2010, the Alouettes played in the Grey Cup final.

For the 110th edition of the CFL final, Montreal faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the defending finalists.

Over the past week, the issue of the French language in Hamilton has attracted the attention of many. The host team chose to wear their blue jerseys with the word “Montreal” on them, as this better represented the French-speaking culture in the metropolis.

So our favorites had their sights set on the franchise’s eighth Grey Cup.

However, the Blue Bombers opened the scoring on their very first possession. A field goal gave Winnipeg a three-goal lead before Montreal had even touched the ball.

Bombers on the board for three, Sergio Castillo knocks it through! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/So3uIuDGg0

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 19, 2023

After a sequence on offense that won’t go down in history, the Alouettes’ defense gave way for a rare time since the start of the playoffs.

Opposing ball carrier Brady Oliveira scored a five-yard touchdown.

It was 10-0 Winnipeg at that point.

Brady Oliveira keeps the legs churning and puts the Bombers up by two scores!

F#GreyCup pic.twitter.com/GjeUfZLKJR

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

But Montreal didn’t feel sorry for itself. Thanks to a spectacular catch by Austin Mack and a 32-yard run by William Stanback, the host team closed the gap to three points.

10-7.

WHAT A BULLET CAUGHT BY AUSTIN MACK! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/LPfkC3YmOp

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

32-YARD WILLIAM STANBACK RUMBLE FOR THE ALOUETTES TOUCHDOWN! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/dyRibWg6TQ

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

But a reversal in favor of the Bombers hurt the Alouettes.

Punt returner James Letcher Jr. dropped the ball in his territory, and the Western champions took advantage to score another major.

The Bombers take advantage of the turnover, Dakota Prukop punches it in on short yardage! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/mp2oLr6qfD

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

Despite a sequence in which the Eastern representatives knocked on the door, the Bombers retreated to the locker room after the half ahead 17-7.

American punk band Green Day was on hand to entertain fans at half-time. A great performance!

. @GreenDay at the @GreyCupFestival pic.twitter.com/tCFgDmhEqt

– Jeremy Filosa (@JeremyFilosa) November 20, 2023

As he did earlier in the game, Mack woke up his troupe with a spectacular catch.

And just like in the first half, that catch led to an Alouettes touchdown.

BACK-TO-BACK BIGTIME PASSES FROM CODY FAJARDO! Cole Spieker hauls it in for the major! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/iAp4dg2oYC

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

Winnipeg was in position to add points moments later, but Kabion Ento had other plans.

He made the interception in the end zone.

END ZONE INTERCEPTION, KABION ENTO!

The Als get the ball back down by just three! CLUTCH. #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/NSYjHYPRqV

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

With just over 10 minutes left in the game, Jason Maas’ team took the lead for the first time.

Austin Mack, who had an excellent game, scored six points.

Montreal led by four (21-17) at that point.

What a Grey Cup debut from Austin Mack, he’s in for the score!

ALS TAKE THE LEAD! pic.twitter.com/HfxyiJXHC5

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 20, 2023

That lead didn’t last long in the end.

Dakota Prukop scored his second touchdown of the game on a quarterback sneak. Winnipeg regained a three-point lead with this play.

Short yardage QB Dakota Prukop @DakotaPrukop surges into the end zone, his 2nd rushing touchdown in the game. #Winnipeg #ForTheW #Bombers #GreyCup #CFL pic.twitter.com/Fa0KUrhOlY

– 3DownNation (@3DownNation) November 20, 2023

Late in the game, after a sack against Cody Fajardo, Montreal seemed headed for a heartbreaking defeat.

BUT.

The club converted a third try and then scored with less than 15 seconds left in the game.

TOUCHDOWN! TOUCHDOWN! TOUCHDOWN!

ALOUETTES TAKE THE LEAD WITH 11 SECONDS ON THE CLOCK! #GreyCup pic.twitter.com/qOiLGztspK