Mystics fall to Garneau in semifinal action
Emma Farrell earned player of the game honours after the Mystics 4-0 loss to the Élans de Garneau.
The Élans de Garneau (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec Wildcard entry) are headed to the 2025 CCAA Women's Soccer National Championship gold medal match.
With three goals in the second half, Garneau earned a 4-0 decision over the Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Mystics (Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association Champions). Garneau opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Ruby Jolin converted a well-placed pass from Emy Desharnais behind Mystics goalkeeper Morgan Gillis to give the Élans a 1-0 edge.
Four minutes into the second half, Garneau went up by two. Florence Cote, a third-year forward, pounced on a rebound and deposited it into MSVU's net. Before the final whistle, Heidi Mallette, a second-year from Quebec, capitalized twice within minutes to lift Garneau to a 4-0 victory. Garneau goalkeeper Alexa Turmel earned the clean sheet.
Emma Farrell, a Psychology student from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, was honoured as the 4imprint Mystics Player of the Game. Océane Blouin, a first-year student-athlete, received the recognition for the Élans.
The MSVU Mystics will meet the Red Deer Polytechnic Queens in the bronze semi-finals on Friday, November 7 at 3 pm MST.
The Élans de Garneau will play the Aigles d'Ahuntsic in the gold medal final on Saturday, November 8 at 3 pm MST.