Mystics defeat Undefeated Tommies 3-0 in ACAA Semifinal

Halifax, N.S. – The Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics topped the number one-seeded St. Thomas Tommies 3-0 in the first semifinal of the 2023 ACAA Men's Soccer Championship.

Nick Bryden opened the scoring with a penalty shot for the Mystics after a foul was called in the Tommies box to put them up 1-0. Tommies pressured Mystics defense over the first half in order to find the equalizer; they had close chances that didn't end up in the net. Mystics had a few opportunities to extend the score, but Luke Ewen prevented it from happening with amazing saves. 

Aiden Whelan added a goal of his own early in the second half off a beautiful cross from Amath Bojang to put the Mystics up 2-0.

The Tommies intensified their attack with substitutions but were unable to capitalize on any of their chances.

In the end, with five minutes added to regulation time, Bojang scored a third goal for the Mystics in the 95th minute to seal the victory and advance to the final.

Keeper Aiden Whelan was named the Lawtons Player of the Game for Mount Saint Vincent, while Chidubem received the honor for St. Thomas.

Mount Saint Vincent will advance to the championship final to face the winner of the second semifinal, featuring University of Kings College and Holland College. 

ACAA Final will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023.