AFC Toronto defeats Montreal Roses FC to reach NSL final

Esther Okoronkwo’s impressive hat trick led AFC Toronto to a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Roses in the second leg of the NSL playoff semifinal, securing a spot in the final with a 6-1 aggregate score. After scoring three goals within the first 27 minutes, Lauren Rowe added a fourth for Toronto, while Tanya Boychuk netted a consolation goal for Montreal. Toronto will face the Vancouver Rise in the NSL Final at BMO Field on Saturday. The semifinal match was postponed to Monday due to heavy snowfall in the Toronto area.