Soccer

Okoronkwo, Regan lead AFC Toronto past Montreal Roses, extending unbeaten run to 4 games

Esther Okoronkwo and Emma Regan scored goals to lead AFC Toronto past Montreal Roses FC 2-0 on Thursday night in the Northern Super League.

Montreal loses 2nd consecutive match after recently falling to Calgary Wild FC

Women's soccer players vie for an aerial ball.
AFC Toronto forward Esther Okoronkwo, centre, seen during a game against Montreal Roses FC in April, scored the opener in the team's 2-0 victory over Montreal on Thursday. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press)

Esther Okoronkwo and Emma Regan scored goals to lead AFC Toronto past Montreal Roses FC 2-0 on Thursday night in the Northern Super League.

Okoronkwo opened the scoring in the 35th minute at Stade Boreale, curling a beautiful shot from outside the box for her third of the season.

Regan made it 2-0 in the 73rd with a shot off the crossbar and in for Toronto (3-2-1), which is unbeaten in four games.

Montreal (3-2-1) has lost two straight after falling 1-0 to Calgary Wild FC last time out.

WATCH | AFC Toronto blank Montreal Roses in 2-0 victory:

AFC Toronto shuts down Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action

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Long range goals by Esther Okoronkwo and Emma Regan gave AFC Toronto a 2-0 victory over Montreal Roses Thursday.

Montreal defeated Toronto 1-0 at BMO Field in the inaugural match for both clubs on April 19.

Next up, Montreal will quickly regroup and travel to play Ottawa Rapid FC on Sunday. Toronto hosts Ottawa on June 7.

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