Vancouver Rise FC use flurry of second-half goals to top Ottawa Rapid FC 4-0 in NSL
In the Northern Super League, Vancouver Rise FC secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Sunday, thanks to a flurry of goals in the second half. The Canadian Press reported that the win ensured the Vancouver team a two-point lead over Halifax for the coveted fourth and final playoff spot in the six-team league.
Early in the match, Audrey Francois opened the scoring for Vancouver in the 31st minute. Jessica De Filippo quickly doubled the lead in the 53rd minute, followed by Latifah Abdu making it 3-0 in the 58th minute. The team solidified their win with Josie Longhurst adding another goal just two minutes later.
With this result, Ottawa (10-7-3) fell short of the chance to leapfrog Toronto for second place, as the teams are tied with 33 points. Toronto, however, remains ahead on a tiebreaker. Vancouver will next host league-leading Montreal on September 19, while Ottawa will face last-place Calgary on September 20.
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