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Fury 1, Scorpions 0

It took some time, but the Ottawa Fury finally found their swagger, and with it found themselves closer to the ultimate goal.

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In an up-and-down and sloppy game — at times — the Fury toppled the visiting San Antonio Scorpions 1-0 at TD Place stadium in front of 5,023 vocal but chilly fans.

The win effectively nailed down home-field for at least one playoff game next month.

The Fury now own a six-point edge on Minnesota United FC in the fall standings. Both teams have two games left, end even if the Loons do win both and the Fury drop both of their games, the tiebreaker heavily favours Ottawa.

With a goal-differential of plus 20, Ottawa owns an eight-goal lead on Minnesota.

“The positive is that we did get the three points and we’re closer to something big for the club, but it’s not done yet,” said Fury coach Marc Dos Santos.

Returning midfielder Mauro Eustaquio scored the game’s lone goal in the 68th minute.