Around the NSL: Keilty-Dilling’s hot hands; Rise rumble standings; Tides in must-win territory
Let’s start off this week’s edition with the Week 21 matchup between the Montreal Roses and AFC Toronto that had already taken place before last week’s column was written. It […]
Week 21 saw the Montreal Roses and AFC Toronto face off in a heavyweight matchup. However, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, thwarting any progress for either team. The Ottawa Rapid, on the other hand, suffered a 4-0 loss at the hands of the Vancouver Rise. This victory not only allowed the Rise to leapfrog past Toronto in the standings, but also pushed the Tides back into a must-win situation against the Mighty Maroons.
In the midst of this, Calgary Wild goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling stepped up in the final minutes of her team's game against Halifax Tides, preventing a late rally and securing a scoreless draw. The victory has solidified Calgary's status as a force to be reckoned with, with the Wild already having a 4-0 W Canadian Championship quarterfinal win to their name.
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