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Montreal Roses FC advance to Northern Super League final after defeating Vancouver Rise in semi-final series
The Montreal Roses FC have secured their place in the Northern Super League (NSL) final following a decisive victory over the Vancouver Rise in a two-game semi-final series. The Roses clinched the series with a 3-0 win in the first match on November 1, followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the second game on Sunday. This result eliminates the reigning champions, Vancouver Rise, from the playoffs. The opening goal for Montreal came from Noemi Paquin in the 39th minute, but Vancouver responded with a goal from NSL Player of the Year Jessica De Filippo in the 41st minute. Latifah Abdu then put Vancouver ahead in the second minute of first-half injury time. Montreal's Lisa Perchesky equalized in the 78th minute to make it 2-2. The Roses will now face AFC Toronto in the NSL final, which will take place in Ottawa on Saturday. Toronto earned their spot in the final with an 8-2 aggregate victory over the Ottawa Rapid. The Montreal Roses' journey to the final showcases their strong performance and resilience throughout the semi-final series, demonstrating their readiness to compete for the championship title.