NSL Ottawa Rapid FC vs Vancouver Rise FC

On May 15th in the capital city, Ottawa Rapid FC secured a commanding 3-0 win against visiting Vancouver Rise FC.

It didn’t take Rapid FC long to take the lead, with their first goal coming at the 11th minute mark by Delaney Baie Pridham, assisted by Melanie Forbes. The remaining first half would be back and forth with both teams having opportunities, but it would stay 1-0 heading into the second half.
Once again Rapid FC would start the game strong and double their lead in the 51st minute. A great through pass by Min-a Lee to Pridham would lead her to her second goal of the game, and third of the season.
On the other end, Vancouver Rise FC had a few opportunities by Josie Longhurst, but were unable to get past Rapid FC goalkeeper Mollie Eriksson.
However, Rapid FC weren’t done yet. After being substituted on five minutes earlier, Julia Benati would score her first goal of the season at the 75th minute mark, assisted by Rapid FC captain Desiree Scott.
With their 3-0 win, Rapid FC move into second place in the NSL standings, above Vancouver Rise FC in third place.

Ottawa Rapid FC’s next game is May 25th vs Montreal Roses FC at TD Place, Ottawa, ON. Vancouver Rise FC’s next game is May 21st vs Halifax Tides FC at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC.

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All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport