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AFC Toronto forward Kaylee Hunter (11) celebrates her goal against Vancouver Rise FC during first half NSL final action in Toronto, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
By The Canadian Press

Kaylee Hunter’s late goal lifts AFC Toronto over Vancouver Rise 2-1

Oct 4, 2026 | 4:04 PM

TORONTO — Kaylee Hunter scored in the 100th minute as AFC Toronto edged the Vancouver Rise 2-1 on Sunday.

Lena Silano had given Toronto (11-5-7) the lead in the 19th minute.

Latifah Abdu tied it up for Vancouver (8-12-3) just eight minutes later.

Hunter deflected in a powerful header from Shelina Zadorsky on a corner kick for the go-ahead goal.

It was a Northern Super League regular-season game and a W Canadian Championship quarterfinal.

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AFC Toronto has already clinched an NSL playoff spot while the Rise are chasing the Halifax Tides for the fourth and final berth.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 4, 2026.

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