PREVIEW: Women's Soccer Final Four
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Humber () | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Fanshawe () | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Game Info | 15 Humber vs. 9 Fanshawe |
| Date | Oct. 29 |
| Time | 2 p.m. |
| Venue | City Wide Park |
| Watch Live | Click Here |
| Series Record | Humber leads, 4-1 |
| Last Meeting | L, 3-2 |
| Streak | W4 |
The Storyline
No. 15 Humber women's soccer (6-2-0) will open the Final Four tournament on Oct. 29 against No. 9 Fanshawe (6-0-1). The semifinal match is being hosted by the Falcons, with kickoff set for 2 p.m.
The Field
No. 3 Seneca vs. No. 13 St. Lawrence, 11 a.m.
No. 15 Humber vs. No. 9 Fanshawe, 2 p.m.
Scouting Fanshawe
- The Falcons are the two-time defending OCAA champions, winning the West Division with a 5-0-1 record.
- Kayla McQueen dominated the west, scoring 17 goals in five matches. Fanshawe has had the OCAA scoring champion for three consecutive seasons.
- The Falcons' eight OCAA titles are the most in the province – one more than Humber and Algonquin.
- Fanshawe snuck into the final four after beating George Brown in the quarter-final round. Despite 15 shots-on-goal, the Falcons only managed one tally, beating the Huskies, 1-0.
- The Hawks are 5-1 all-time against Fanshawe in the postseason. The Falcons won the previous meeting, beating Humber 3-2 in the 2018 title match.
Final Four
In 25 seasons, Humber women's soccer has made 21 OCAA final four appearances.
Red Carpet
The OCAA will announce the 2021 women's soccer league award winners on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.
Rude Guests
Against the host team, the Hawks own a 6-3 (.667) all-time postseason record.
Postseason Tallies
Senior Giulia Zanardi needs two playoff tallies to move into second all-time on Humber's postseason scoring list.
Ranked
After opening the season as the 11th-ranked program in the country, the Hawks re-enter the rankings at number 15.
Fresh Linens
Senior keeper Vanessa Fiore needs one more clean sheet to be the first player to record 10-plus postseason shutouts.
What's Next?
A win puts No. 15 Humber in the OCAA championship match, while a loss puts the Hawks in the bronze medal game.
