{
  "id": 6033597,
  "title": "Montreal Roses tops Ottawa Rapid 3-2 thanks to late winner in Northern Super League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/montreal-roses-tops-ottawa-rapid-3-2-thanks-to-late-winner-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T20:31:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/09/06/montreal-roses-tops-ottawa-rapid-3-2-thanks-to-late-winner-in-northern-super-league"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal Roses FC secured a 3-2 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC in the Northern Super League on Sunday, thanks to a late goal from Noémi Paquin in the 87th minute. This win gives Montreal a four-point lead over Ottawa in the standings. The Roses took an early lead with Elyse Bennett's goal in the fourth minute, and extended their lead to 2-0 in the 17th minute through Lisa Pechersky. Ottawa responded in the 30th minute with Johanne Fridlund's goal, cutting the deficit in half. Keera Melenhorst equalized for the Roses in the 61st minute, before Paquin scored the game-winner in stoppage time. AFC Toronto drew a 0-0 tie against Calgary Wild FC, preventing them from jumping Ottawa for second place. The home team had a two-game winning streak prior to the match, while Calgary extended its unbeaten run to five games after a loss to Toronto on August 1st.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Montreal Roses wins 3-2 against Ottawa Rapid in Northern Super League",
    "Noémi Paquin scores late goal in 87th minute",
    "Roses take four-point lead over Ottawa in standings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}