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League1 Ontario Titles Balanced On A Knife-Edge

By Staff, 09/26/17, 2:30PM EDT

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All remaining contenders gained points in Matchweek 22, creating a dramatic race to the wire for the 2017 League1 Ontario titles

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The League1 Ontario title race looks destined to go down to the wire in all divisions as Matchweek 22 saw all men's contenders win big, and the women's division line up for a winner-take-all Matchweek 23 fixture.

On the men's side, Vaughan Azzurri and Woodbridge Strikers dominated opponents' OSU Force and Aurora FC, keeping the two local rivals deadlocked at the top of the men's east division going into the final two matchweeks.

In the men's west division, Oakville Blue Devils overcame difficult opposition from FC London, while second-place side Sigma FC dismantled visitors Sanjaxx Lions and kept the pressure on the leaders.

On the women's side, FC London continued their momentum atop the division with a 7-1 result over Unionville Milliken SC, while second place side North Mississauga SC couldn't find a way past Toronto Azzurri Blizzard. FC London has the opportunity to clinch back-to-back titles in the upcoming Matchweek 23, visiting North Mississauga's Hershey Centre with the knowledge that only a draw is needed. 

Men's Division Results

Woodbridge Strikers won 4-0 over visitors Aurora FC and kept pace with Vaughan Azzurri at the top of the men's east division. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Oakville Blue Devils maintained pole position in the men's west division after earning a 2-1 win over a tough FC London side. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Three goals from phenom Ryan Raposo helped Vaughan Azzurri to an 8-0 dismantling of OSU Force. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Masters FA Saints showed defensive grit and to stave off North Toronto Nitros and earn a 1-0 result following a Jose De Sousa goal. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Luca Petrasso scored four goals and led Toronto FC III to a second-half resurgence to beat North Mississauga SC 5-1. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Pro Stars FC found their first win of the season, taking a 1-0 result over undermanned visitors Windsor TFC Stars. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Kadell Thomas led the way with four goals as Sigma FC defeated Sanjaxx Lions 7-0 and continue to chase first-place in the men's west division. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

A physically tough Durham United FA side rolled over a youthful Toronto Skillz with a 5-0 scoreline in Pickering. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Women's Division Results - Presented by Peel Regional Police

Toronto Azzurri Blizzard held North Mississauga SC to a scoreless draw on Matchweek 22, putting leaving the title hopes of North Miss hanging by a thread. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

A hat-trick inside twelve minutes from Vaughan's Olivia Lukasewich and a clean sheet from Anna Karpenko was enough to topple Aurora FC 3-0. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Sanjaxx Lions' Sienna Nanji scored once and set up another to help claim a 2-1 result over Darby FC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

Jade Kovacevic pushed FC London within one point of winning the 2017 League1 Ontario title after scoring four goals and leading London to a 7-1 result over Unionville Milliken SC. Click here to read the match report, watch video and find photos.

For more information on League1 Ontario, visit their website League1Ontario.com.