ALOUETTES SHOCK BLUE BOMBERS 20-17

WINNIPEG – David Cote booted a 43-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Montreal Alouettes to a 20-17 upset over the previously unbeaten Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday.

Winnipeg kicker Marc Liegghio had a chance to tie the game again, but his 37-yard field-goal attempt hit the right upright and bounced outward in front of 31,053 stunned fans at IG Field. It was his second key miss of the game.

The Bombers’ first loss of the season gives them a 9-1 record and stopped them from tying a team record from 1960 for starting a season with 10 victories.

The Alouettes bumped their record to 3-6.

It was a rematch between the clubs, who played in Montreal last week. That game was tied 14-14 heading into the fourth quarter, but Winnipeg notched three straight touchdowns and won 35-20.

Thursday’s game had a similar script.

(The Canadian Press)