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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 5). Kaylee Hunter's late goal lifts AFC Toronto over Vancouver Rise. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/kaylee-hunter-s-late-goal-lifts-afc-toronto-over-vancouver-rise-2-1/article_b0dd0b52-9317-5980-8461-3eeebba09dc7.html
The Canadian Press. “Kaylee Hunter's late goal lifts AFC Toronto over Vancouver Rise.” Toronto Star, 5 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/kaylee-hunter-s-late-goal-lifts-afc-toronto-over-vancouver-rise-2-1/article_b0dd0b52-9317-5980-8461-3eeebba09dc7.html.
The Canadian Press. “Kaylee Hunter's late goal lifts AFC Toronto over Vancouver Rise.” Toronto Star, October 5, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/kaylee-hunter-s-late-goal-lifts-afc-toronto-over-vancouver-rise-2-1/article_b0dd0b52-9317-5980-8461-3eeebba09dc7.html.
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On Sunday, Kaylee Hunter scored a crucial goal in the 100th minute to help AFC Toronto defeat Vancouver Rise with a score of 2-1 in a Northern Super League regular-season game that also served as a W Canadian Championship quarterfinal match. Early on, Lena Silano gave AFC Toronto an early lead by scoring in the 19th minute. However, Latifah Abdu equalized for Vancouver just eight minutes later. Hunter's winning goal was the result of a powerful header from Shelina Zadorsky during a corner kick. With this win, AFC Toronto, who holds a record of 11-5-7, secured their spot in the NSL playoffs while Vancouver Rise remains behind the Halifax Tides in the race for the final playoff berth with an 8-12-3 record.