| Date: | October 1, 2000 |
| League: | 2000 Canadian Professional Soccer League |
| Stadium: | Cove Road Field, London, Ontario |
| Attendance: | 250 |
| Referee: | Manuel Orellano |
| Linesmen: | Steve Cahoon |
| Justin Pasev | |
| 4th official: | Ogi Panich |
Goalscorers
| Toronto Olympians 1 | Toronto Croatia 2 |
Press Release from the CPSL October 2, 2000
Toronto Croatia denies Olympians Triple Crown
Deni Draganic’s goal of the tournament at the 80th minute proved to be the winner for Toronto Croatia as they downed the Toronto Olympians to win the Primus Cup and their first Major Trophy in the League’s three year history.
Vincent Ursini, President of the CPSL commented that “the entire weekend from start to finish, the penalty shoot-out Friday night, Glen Shields gutsy showdown with Olympians, Croatia’s first Championship, and a sold out Awards dinner. It was all fantastic. The LOC, media coverage, the hospitality of the German Canadian Club and Primus Canada’s involvement was all first class. It’s what a CPSL Championship should all be about.”
It’s a family affair: Draganic brothers wrap it up
Toronto Croatia won the Primus Cup 2-1 and stopped the Toronto Olympians from winning their second Triple Crown. Croatia looked to be the more composed team in the Cup Final. They pressured the Olympians on the ball and when in possession showed poise and confidence.
Toronto Croatia opened the scoring at the 69th minute when referee Manual Orellana called a penalty on the Olympians. Josip Draganic made no mistake converting the penalty. Eleven minutes later his brother scored the goal of the tournament with a thundering shot from 33 yards out that Brian Bowes, or for that matter any goalie, could have stopped.
Gus Kouzmanis tallied for his 31st goal of the season at the 90th minute, but it was to little to late, and the Olympians lost their bid for the Triple Crown.
Lineups
| No. | Toronto Olympians 1 | Pos | No. | Toronto Croatia 2 |
| 1 | Brian Bowes | GK | 1 | George Azcurra |
| 8 | Bayette Smith | RB | 22 | Robert Fran |
| 6 | Peyvand Mossavat | CB | 19 | Josip Draganic |
| 13 | Danny Sanna | CB | 5 | Milodrag Akmadzic |
| 5 | Tony Marshall (C) | LB | 3 | Ervin Ruta |
| 16 | Ron Belfon | RM | 18 | Tony Preci |
| 9 | Elvis Thomas | CM | 6 | Chris Handsor |
| 23 | Eddy Berdusco | CM | 7 | Denny Draganic |
| 2 | Rick Titus | LM | 4 | Domagoj Sain |
| 17 | Darren Tilley | FW | 9 | Leo Marasovic |
| 11 | Gus Kouzmanis | FW | 10 | Tomislav Granic |
| 22 | Lee Burrows | Sub | 15 | Robert Mandekic |
| 4 | Steve Gill | Sub | 17 | Peter Bedenikovic |
| 7 | John McNeil | Sub | 14 | Velimir Crljen |
| 10 | John Matas | Sub | ||
| 15 | Louis Katsavrias | Sub | ||
| 18 | Phil Capporella | Sub | ||
| David Gee | Coaches | Velimir Crljen |
Sources:
cpsl.ca