Alouettes Edge Tiger-Cats in Thrilling Eastern Final to Reach Grey Cup
What a night it was in Hamilton as the Montreal Alouettes punched their ticket to the 112th Grey Cup with a dramatic 19-16 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The game was a tense battle from start to finish, with both teams trading big defensive plays and clutch field goals before Montreal finally sealed it with a walk-off strike from José Maltos DÃaz.
The story of the game, however, was Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander. In the fourth quarter, he “tweaked” his hamstring, a reminder of the same injury that had limited him to just seven regular-season games. Despite the scare, Alexander remained in the game, never even considering leaving the field. He was adamant that he would be ready for the Grey Cup next week, noting that the hamstring didn’t feel like the earlier injury, and his confidence was clear: there was “no way” he would miss the championship.
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Alexander, who has now begun his CFL career with a flawless 13-0 record as a starter, was at the heart of Montreal’s success. He completed 19-of-26 passes for 210 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. On the ground, he added seven rushes for a team-high 64 yards, showing off the mobility that makes him such a dual threat. Tyler Snead hauled in all three passes thrown his way and scored the team’s lone touchdown, a key play that shifted momentum in Montreal’s favor.
The game started slowly, with both teams trading punts as they felt each other out in the winner-takes-all matchup. Hamilton threatened several times, using the arm of Bo Levi Mitchell and the legs of Greg Bell, but the Alouettes’ defense held firm when it mattered most. A pivotal interception by Wesley Sutton prevented a potential Ticats score in the first half, keeping Montreal in the game and setting the stage for Maltos DÃaz’s field goals. The kicker connected on four attempts, including a 45-yard game-winner with zeroes on the clock, securing the dramatic victory.
Montreal’s offense came alive in the second half. After taking a slim 6-3 lead into the break, Alexander orchestrated a precise eight-play, 63-yard drive capped by Snead’s touchdown reception, pushing the Als ahead 13-3. Hamilton battled back, cutting the lead to 16-13 in the fourth quarter, but Alexander and Maltos DÃaz ensured the Alouettes stayed in control down the stretch.
This win marks another chapter in Alexander’s unbeaten CFL career and sets the Alouettes up for a high-stakes showdown in Winnipeg next week. The Grey Cup awaits, and if Alexander can stay healthy, Montreal looks poised to make a serious run at the championship. The Tiger-Cats fought valiantly, but in the end, the Als’ resilience and clutch plays carried the day.
It was a night of intensity, drama, and unforgettable CFL football, and Montreal fans are now dreaming big as the Grey Cup looms on the horizon.
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