Week 13 Quarterfinal Recap – Markham, Toronto, Scarborough Indoor Outdoor Soccer Spotlight.

⚽ Quarterfinals Recap, Semifinal Preview & Players of the Round

Week 13 delivered everything fans could hope for in playoff soccer — goals, drama, and even a penalty shootout to test everyone’s nerves. With the semifinals around the corner, let’s look back at the action division by division, and hand out some “Players of the Round” honors.

Division B2: Clash of the Contenders

  • Markham United (4) 4 – 7 XI FC (5) 0
    Markham looked sharp from whistle to whistle, scoring freely while shutting the door at the back.

  • Metro FC (1) 4 – Indy FC (8) 2
    Indy made it a contest with two goals, but Metro showed why they’re the #1 seed — patient, clinical, and too strong in the final third.

  • Brill FC (2) 3 – Black Aces (7) 0
    Brill came in with a game plan and executed it perfectly. Three goals and a clean sheet made for a complete performance.

  • Mad Lads FC (3) 3 – Toronto Phoenix FC (4) 1
    Phoenix battled hard, but the Mad Lads found their rhythm at the right moments to secure the win.

📌 B2 Semifinals

  • (4) Markham United vs (1) Metro FC

  • (3) Mad Lads FC vs (2) Brill FC

Player of the Round (B2):

  • J. Rahman (Markham United) – A steady influence and part of a four-goal surge that sent a message to the rest of the bracket.

  • J. Lucate (Metro FC) – A key part of Metro’s attack, helping the top seed power through.

Division B1: Drama & Cinderella Stories

  • Durham United (4) 2 – Azkals FC (5) 1
    A tight, competitive game where Durham found just enough to edge through. Both teams fought tooth and nail.

  • Bafana (7) 4 – Slime FC (2) 2
    One of the weekend’s most entertaining matches. Bafana scored four times, proving they’re fearless against higher seeds.

  • Alianza (6) 3 (PK) – Scarborough FC (3) 3
    Back-and-forth all game, capped by the drama of penalties. Alianza kept their cool from the spot to move on.

  • La Birk FC (1) 3 – Rafiki Taka (8) 2
    An excellent contest where Rafiki tested the #1 seed all the way, but La Birk found the finishing touch late.

📌 B1 Semifinals

  • (4) Durham United vs (1) La Birk FC

  • (7) Bafana vs (6) Alianza

Player of the Round (B1):

  • F. Dumoni (Bafana) – Led the charge in a four-goal performance.

  • Z. Abideen (Alianza) – Stepped up with two goals, then helped steady Alianza in the penalty shootout.

Division A: Power & Precision

  • Slip City (1) 3 – United FC (8) 0
    A composed display from Slip City. They managed the game well, kept things clean at the back, and struck three times up front.

  • Gullit Gang (4) 5 – Brexit FC (5) 2
    The highest-scoring affair of the quarterfinals! Seven goals in total, with Gullit Gang’s attack showing no signs of slowing down.

  • DOC Athletics (3) 3 – Motion Boys 2.0 (6) 1
    DOC were balanced in every area of the pitch — strong defensively and clinical in the attack. Motion Boys pushed, but DOC looked in control.

  • S.C.S.C. (2) 1 – Top Boys (7) 0
    A tight, defensive contest decided by one well-taken goal. Sometimes that’s playoff soccer: finding a way to win.

📌 A Semifinals

  • (3) DOC Athletics vs (2) S.C.S.C.

  • (4) Gullit Gang vs (1) Slip City

Player of the Round (A):

  • L. Saab (Gullit Gang) – Played a starring role in a five-goal explosion, proving Gullit are one of the most dangerous sides left.

  • A. Boath (DOC Athletics) – Controlled the tempo and contributed on the scoresheet, guiding DOC into the semis.

The Road Ahead

  • B2: The top four seeds remain — now it’s all about who can handle the pressure of knockout soccer best.

  • B1: A dream run is alive for Bafana or Alianza. Expect passion, energy, and maybe another dramatic finish.

  • A: Goals, goals, goals. Slip City and Gullit Gang bring firepower, while DOC and S.C.S.C. have the structure to keep things balanced.

No matter the division, the semifinals promise big moments and storylines that will be remembered long after the final whistle.