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Alouettes Beat Tiger-Cats on Last-Play 45-Yard Field Goal to Reach Grey Cup

Montreal awaits the B.C.-Saskatchewan winner for the Nov. 16 Grey Cup in Winnipeg.

Overview

  • Jose Maltos Diaz hit four field goals, including the 45-yarder as time expired, to close out a 19-16 East Division final in Hamilton.
  • Quarterback Davis Alexander moved to 13-0 as a CFL starter, riding a late seven-play, 36-yard march after he rode a stationary bike and appeared to rub his left hamstring on the sideline.
  • Alexander went 19-of-26 for 210 yards with a touchdown and an interception and rushed for 64 yards, while Bo Levi Mitchell finished 29-of-36 for 269 yards with a TD and a pick.
  • Special teams framed a defensive game as Diaz’s kicks were countered by Marc Liegghio’s three field goals, including a 49-yarder and a late 23-yard tie.
  • Hamilton’s miscues hurt early with five first-half penalties for 81 yards as Montreal booked its second Grey Cup appearance in three seasons before a crowd of 25,399.