Late Drama at York Lions Stadium as AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise Share the Spoils

Late Drama at York Lions Stadium as AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise Share the Spoils
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May 11, 2025

In a thrilling encounter on Sunday, May 11, AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC battled to a 1-1 draw at York Lions Stadium. A stoppage-time equalizer from Vancouver's Jessica De Filippo canceled out a late strike by Toronto's Aoi Kizaki, leaving both teams with a point apiece.

Kizaki's Long-Range Effort Breaks the Deadlock

The match remained goalless until the 85th minute when Toronto's midfielder Aoi Kizaki unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box, finding the back of the net to give the home side a 1-0 lead. It was a moment of brilliance that seemed poised to secure Toronto's second win of the season.

De Filippo's Header Salvages a Point for Vancouver

As the match entered stoppage time, Vancouver earned a corner kick nearly five minutes after the 90-minute mark. Jessica De Filippo rose above the defense to head the ball into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 and earning a valuable point on the road for the Rise.

Match Statistics

  • Possession: Vancouver held a slight edge with 55% possession.
  • Shots: Toronto outshot Vancouver 17-11, including a 6-1 advantage in shots on target.
  • Touches in Opponent’s Box: Toronto recorded 23 touches in Vancouver’s box, creating several dangerous chances despite the draw.

     

Looking Ahead

The draw leaves Vancouver Rise FC with a record of 2-1-1, while AFC Toronto stands at 1-2-1. Vancouver will travel to face Ottawa Rapid FC on Thursday, May 15, while Toronto will visit Halifax Tides FC on Saturday, May 17.

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