Early goals for both teams would hold up as the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Ottawa Fury FC played to a 1-1 draw Saturday.
Fury FC took the lead in the third minute as a shot by Steevan Dos Santos found the right corner of the net.
Tampa Bay's Georgi Hristov tied things up in the 11th minute on a shot low into the right corner after a failed clear attempt by Fury FC.
"It was a bit of a scrappy old game, really," Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. "A lot of stoppages. Free kicks taking a long time to restart, water breaks here and there. It was just a scrappy game. I was just hoping we'd nick (a goal) in the end, but it wasn't to be. It's unusual because we've been excellent at home. The atmosphere tonight was unbelievable and the supporters are absolutely fantastic."
The Rowdies have a bye week before returning to action on September 2 for a road match against the New York Red Bulls II.
The Rowdies return home on Saturday, September 23, when they host Charlotte Independence at Al Lang Stadium.