CCAA Men's Soccer: Quarter-finals Recap
Match 1 : Conestoga Condors 6, CMU Blazers 0The opening match saw the Conestoga Condors, OCAA Champions make a dominant statement with a 6–0 victory over the MCAC Champ CMU Blazers from Canadian Mennonite University. Conestoga wasted little time asserting control, striking four times before halftime. #4 Evan Antolcic opened the scoring in the 29th minute, doubling his tally just eight minutes later. Between those goals, #10 Ricardo Alvarado found the back of the net in the 36th minute, and #11 Gregor McKeon added a clinical finish on the stroke of halftime to give the Condors a commanding 4–0 lead at the break. The Condors continued their relentless attack into the second half. McKeon scored his second of the match in the 59th minute, and #18 Jackson Kruse capped the scoring with a goal in the 72nd. Conestoga outshot CMU 18–5 and forced Blazers goalkeeper Peterson Nicholas into nine saves. Despite the lopsided scoreline, CMU’s #8 Messager Mumbere earned 4imprint Player of the Game honors for his work rate and energy off the bench, while Conestoga’s Antolcic was recognized for his two-goal performance. With this emphatic win, the Condors move confidently into their national semi final matchup while CMU will look to regroup and rebound in their pursuit for the bronze medal. |
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Match 2 : Champlain Saint-Lambert Cavaliers 2, NAIT Ooks 1The host Champlain Saint-Lambert Cavaliers (RSEQ) opened their campaign at the 2025 CCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over NAIT from the ACAC in front of a spirited home crowd. The match, played at Seaway Park 3 in Saint-Lambert, QC, showcased a balanced contest with moments of brilliance from both sides. Champlain struck early, with Thomas Fraser (#10) finding the back of the net in the 8th minute off an unassisted effort. NAIT responded late in the match, in the 72nd minute, through midfielder Peter John (#7), who scored his first of the tournament. With the teams facing penalty kicks to decide the winner, the Cavaliers struck in the 90thminute when Cedric Calixte found the back of the net to give the Cavaliers the late lead and the win. Statistically, Champlain edged NAIT in shots (8 to 7) and shots on goal (4 to 4), with Fraser and Calixte each scoring once. The match featured physical play and intensity, with three yellow cards issued—two to Champlain and one to NAIT. With this win, Champlain Saint-Lambert moves on to the national semi-final against the Conestoga Condors while NAIT faces the CMU Blazers in their hunt for redemption and a bronze medal. The 4imprint Players of the Match were #21 Vladyslav Satsevych and #7 Peter John Boga Guessan of Champlain. |
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Match 3 : Humber Hawks 2, Les Nomades de Montmorency 1In a tight contest, the Humber Hawks from the OCAA edged out the RSEQ champion Nomades de Montmorency, 2-1 under cool and rainy skies at Champlain Saint-Lambert. Despite challenging weather conditions, both teams delivered an intense and physical battle that kept spectators on edge from kickoff to the final whistle. Humber struck first in the 10th minute with a solo effort from midfielder Michael Crocco (#21), but Montmorency responded just four minutes later through forward Ilyas Mardi (#9), leveling the score 1-1. The turning point came in the 73rd minute when Carmine Fiore (#6) netted the game-winner for Humber, capping off a standout performance that earned him Player of the Game honors. Montmorency’s Samuel Pierre Lamarre (#22) was a bright spot for the Nomades, contributing defensively and offensively with a shot on goal and relentless pressure throughout the match. Goalkeeper Mohamed Yassine Boua (#33) kept Montmorency in the game with seven saves, while Humber’s Amar Dhindsa (#99) made three key stops to preserve the lead. The match saw a flurry of fouls and cautions, including a red card to Montmorency’s Mehdi Lotfi (#12) in the 16th minute, which forced the Nomades to play shorthanded for most of the game. The 4imprint Players of the Game were Carmine Fiore of Humber and Samuel Pierre Lamarre of Montmorency. |
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Match 4 : UKC Blue Devils 1*, Capilano Blues 1 (*UKC 4-2 PKs)In a dramatic finish to Day One, the UKC Blue Devils from the ACAA edged out the PACWEST Champion Capilano Blues 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through regulation. The match, held under non-optimal weather conditions, delivered a tense and tactical battle between two evenly matched squads. Capilano opened the scoring early in the second half with a composed finish from midfielder Tommy Millar (#10) in the 47th minute, capping off a dominant stretch of possession. UKC responded in the 60th minute through Coleton Walker (#10), who buried a solo effort to level the match. Despite Capilano outshooting UKC 16-11 and earning eight corner kicks to UKC’s four, the Blue Devils held firm defensively and forced the game into penalties. Goalkeeper Liam Collings (#1) was the hero for UKC, making five saves during regulation and overtime, and anchoring the shootout with clutch stops that earned him 4imprint Player of the Game honors. Millar, who led Capilano with five shots and a goal, was named 4imprint Player of the Game for the Blues, showcasing his leadership and attacking prowess throughout the match. With the shootout win, UKC moves on to face the Humber Hawks and are one win away from a berth in the gold medal final. Capilano must now regroup after a hard-fought loss in order to continue their drive for a medal. The match highlighted the intensity and parity of the national championship, promising more thrilling encounters in the days ahead. |
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