Champlain Cavaliers and Humber Hawks advance to the CCAA Men's Soccer Final
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Match 8 : UKC vs Humber | Semi-Final 2The final match of Day 2 at the 2025 CCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship wrapped up with breezy evening at Seaway Park 3, as the Humber Hawks continued their run with a 3-0 victory over the UKC Blue Devils. The win secured Humber’s place in the gold medal final on Sunday while UKC will now have to win their bronze semi-final on Friday at 3:00 PM against NAIT to move on to the bronze medal game Humber opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a clinical finish from Marcus Riviere (#17), who was a constant threat throughout the match. The Hawks added two more in the second half—Isaiah Noel (#4) doubled the lead in the 70th minute with a composed strike, and Cristiano Candelares (#24) sealed the result in the 78th minute with a well-taken goal. Humber outshot UKC 18-3 and earned 10 corner kicks, showcasing their attacking depth and control. Despite the scoreline, UKC goalkeeper Liam Collings (#1) was a standout, making five saves and keeping his side in the match with several key stops. His efforts earned him 4-Imprint Player of the Game honours for the Blue Devils. For Humber, Isaiah Noel’s commanding presence at the back and his goal-scoring contribution secured his second Player of the Game award of the tournament. 4imprint Players of the Game:
UKC Liam Collings (#1)
Humber Isaiah Noel |
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Match 7 : Champlain vs Conestoga | Semi-FinalIn front of an enthusiastic home crowd, the Champlain Saint-Lambert Cavaliers edged out the Conestoga Condors 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal showdown to punch their ticket to Saturday’s gold medal match. The game, played under crisp fall skies, was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, dramatic goals, and standout individual performances. After a scoreless first half, the match exploded in the second with seven goals. Conestoga struck first in the 52nd minute through Ricardo Alvarado (#10), but Champlain responded, finding the back of the Condors net in the space of 9 minutes: Thomas Fraser (#10) equalized in the 64th, followed by Peter John Boga Guessen (#7) in the 67th and Elliot Viel (#9) in the 73rd. Conestoga clawed back with goals from Evan Antolcic (#4) and a late penalty by Saab Kohar (#3), but a second goal from Guessen in the 84th minute proved decisive. Guessen earned his second 4-Imprint Player of the Game honour of the tournament, leading the Cavaliers with two goals and relentless attacking pressure. For Conestoga, Saab Kohar’s composed penalty and midfield control earned him the same recognition. Both teams showcased high-caliber soccer, with Champlain converting 4 of their 6 shots on goal and Conestoga matching them with 6 shots on target. With the win, Champlain advances to the gold medal game on Saturday at 3:00 PM, while Conestoga will regroup as they head to the bronze semi-final game against Montmorency at noon on Friday. 4imprint Players of the Game:
Cavaliers Peter John Boga Guessen (#7)
Conestoga Saab Kohar |
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Match 6 : Montmorency vs CapilanoIn the second match of Day 2 at the 2025 CCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship, Montmorency delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Capilano at Seaway Park 3. The Nomades bounced back from their opening-day defeat with a clinical performance, showcasing sharp finishing and defensive discipline. Montmorency wasted no time asserting control, with Ilyas Mardi (#9) opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Just six minutes later, Gabriel René (#15) doubled the lead with a composed strike. Capilano struggled to contain Montmorency’s attacking waves, and in the 70th minute, substitute Marco Toppa (#7) sealed the win with a third goal. The Nomades outshot the Blues 12-6 and earned four corners to Capilano’s three, pressure throughout both halves. Goalkeeper Mohamed Amine Attar (#30) was named Player of the Game for Montmorency, anchoring the backline and helping preserve the clean sheet. For Capilano, midfielder Tommy Millar (#10) earned the honor with a tireless effort and one of the team’s three shots on goal. Despite the loss, Millar’s leadership and work rate stood out in a tough outing. With this result, Montmorency keeps their bronze medal hopes alive, while Capilano tries to win their first game of the championship on Friday morning when they face the CMU Blazers. 4imprint Players of the Game:
Montmorency Mohamed Amine Attar (#30) Capilano Tommy Millar (#10) |
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Match 5 : NAIT vs CMUUnder cool, and mainly sunny skies at Seaway Park 3, Day 2 of the 2025 CCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship kicked off with a tightly contested morning match between the NAIT Ooks and the CMU Blazers. Both teams entered the game seeking redemption after opening-day losses, and the intensity on the pitch reflected their urgency. The match remained scoreless deep into the second half, with CMU’s goalkeeper Peterson Nicholas (#25) delivering a standout performance, recording five saves to keep his side in contention. NAIT, however, maintained consistent pressure, outshooting CMU 17-8 and earning three corner kicks to CMU’s one. The breakthrough came in the 88th minute when midfielder Andrii Khymchuk (#5) fired home the game’s lone goal, securing a 1-0 win for the Ooks and earning 4-Imprint Player of the Game honours for the Ooks. CMU’s Ethan Bourke (#15) was named 4-Imprint Player of the Game for the Blazers, anchoring the midfield with poise and resilience. Tristen Holfeld (#11) led CMU with four shots, two on target, while Nicholas Pavao (#17) also contributed a key effort on goal. NAIT’s Ranjeet Singh Brar (#18) was a constant threat, hitting the crossbar and forcing multiple saves. With the win, NAIT moves on to the bronze semi-final game on Friday at 3:00 PM, while CMU will look for their first win of the championship when they play in the placement game at 10:00 AM on Friday for their first goal and victory. 4imprint Players of the Game:
CMU’s Ethan Bourke (#15) OOKS'S Nicholas Pavao (#17)
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