Last-place Wild earn 2-2 draw with Roses on Baucom’s late goal
Montreal - In an unexpected result on Sunday, the last-place Calgary Wild secured a 2-2 draw against the second-place Montreal Roses in Northern Super League action. Jorian Baucom sealed the score in the 70th minute, giving Calgary a point in their quest for survival. The Wild took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Taegan Stewart.
The Roses responded in first-half extra time, equalizing through Marie-Yasmine Alidou, who has been a striking threat since joining Montreal from Portland of the NWSL. Alidou has now scored three goals in five games for the Roses.
Elyse Bennett extended the Roses' lead to 2-1 in the 50th minute, becoming the league-leading scorer with her 10th goal of the season. However, Baucom's late goal ensured Calgary avoided defeat and maintained their nine points in the standings, trailing fifth-place Halifax by 12 points. The Roses, at 31 points, trail league leaders Ottawa by two.
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