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Despite playing in front of a hostile Montreal crowd, the Argonauts defeated the Alouettes, earning the right to play in for the 100th Grey Cup at home in Toronto.

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo passes the ball against the Toronto Argonauts during first quarter football action in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray makes a pass against the Montreal Alouettes during first quarter football action CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes Dwight (L) Anderson breaks up a pass intended for Toronto Argonauts Maurice Mann in the first half during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Montreal Alouettes' Dwight Anderson knocks an attempted pass away from Toronto Argonauts' Maurice Mann during first half CFL playoff action in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes' Chris Jennings celebrates a touchdown against the Toronto Argonauts during first half CFL playoff action in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts' Chad Kackert, centre, celebrates a touchdown against the Montreal Alouettes' with teammates Dontrelle Inman, right, and Jason Barnes during second half football action in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes' Chris Jennings avoids a tackle by Toronto Argonauts' Jordan Younger during first half CFL playoff action in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts running back Chad Kackert is tackled by Montreal Alouettes safety Kyries Hebert yards form the goal line during second quarter action in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes Kyries Hebert tackles Toronto Argonauts Chad Kackert during first quarter football action CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes' Kyries Hebert tackles Toronto Argonauts' Chad Kackert during first half CFL playoff action in Montreal on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes Chris Jennings avoids a tackle by the Toronto Argonauts during first quarter football action CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray fends off Montreal Argonauts Chip Cox (11) and Kyries Hebert (34) in the first half during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.OLIVIER JEAN/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Andre Durie misses a catch as Montreal Alouettes Chip Cox looks on during second quarter Canadian Football League Eastern final action Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts Ricky Ray looks on from the sidelines while his team plays the Montreal Alouettes during the first half of the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.OLIVIER JEAN/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts' Chad Owens is tackled by Montreal Alouettes' Dwight Anderson during second half football action in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes Seth Williams celebrates they stopped Toronto Argonauts on the goal line in the first half during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.OLIVIER JEAN/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Chad Owens (L) is congratulated by teammate Maurice Mann after a long catch and run against the Montreal Alouettes during the second half of the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Ricky Ray throws a pass against the Montreal Alouettes during the first half of the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.OLIVIER JEAN/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Dontrelle Inman catches a pass as they face the Montreal Alouettes during second quarter football action in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts Dontrelle Inman (L) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Ricky Ray (R) against the Montreal Alouettes in the second half during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Jason Barnes (L) jumps over Montreal Alouettes Jerald Brown during the second half of the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Marcus Ball intercepts a pass against the Montreal Alouettes in the second half during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Marcus Ball waves to the crowd after making an interception against the Montreal Alouettes during the second half of the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Jordan Younger (L) pours water on head coach Scott Milanovich with teammate Dontrelle Inman (R) after their team defeated the Montreal Alouettes during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Adriano Belli kisses head coach Scott Milanovich following their victory over the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal. The Argos beat the Alouettes 27-20 to move on the the CFL Grey Cup Final.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo runs off the field after his team was defeated by the Toronto Argonauts during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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Toronto Argonauts Adriano Belli (L) kisses Jeff Keeping after they defeated the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL's Eastern Conference Final football game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Montreal Alouettes quarterback Anthony Calvillo runs off the field for perhaps the last time after being defeated 27-20 by the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League Eastern final action Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts Chad Owens (C) and Andrew Jones celebrate after their team defeated the Montreal Alouettes during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final football game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.OLIVIER JEAN/Reuters

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Members of the Toronto Argonauts gather around the division trophy after beating the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL Eastern Final Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Montreal. The Argonauts beat the Alouettes 27-20 to move on the the CFL Grey Cup Final.Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

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Toronto Argonauts Chad Kackert runs for a touchdown past Montreal Alouettes Kyries Hebert (L) during the CFL's Eastern Conference Final football game in Montreal, November 18, 2012.MATHIEU BELANGER/Reuters

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