The Montreal Roses will face AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League final after eliminating the reigning champion Vancouver Rise with a 5-2 aggregate semifinal victory.

Montreal drew 2-2 with Vancouver on Sunday in Montreal, protecting the advantage built in a 3-0 opening-leg win on Nov. 1 in Burnaby, B.C., according to Canadian Press reporting published by CBC.

Noemi Paquin opened the scoring for the Roses in the 39th minute, but Vancouver responded with two goals before halftime. NSL Player of the Year Jessica De Filippo equalized in the 41st minute, and Latifah Abdu put the Rise ahead in the second minute of first-half injury time.

Lisa Perchesky brought Montreal level in the 78th minute, securing a draw on the day and completing the Roses’ series win.

The final is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, in Ottawa. AFC Toronto reached the championship match with an 8-2 aggregate semifinal victory over the Ottawa Rapid.

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