Ottawa Rapid FC achieved a decisive 3-0 victory against Vancouver Rise FC in the Northern Super League on Thursday night. The match took place at TD Place Stadium, with an attendance of 2,143 fans. Ottawa (2-1-1) took an early lead before halftime.
Key Highlights
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Delaney Baie Pridham’s Performance
- Pridham scored twice during the match, showcasing her skills and contributing significantly to the team’s success.
- First Goal: In the 11th minute, she opened the scoring by deflecting a cross from Melanie Forbes, marking her league-leading third goal of the season.
- Second Goal: Pridham netted her second goal in the 51st minute with a clinical finish, doubling Ottawa’s lead. She praised her teammates, stating, "The first goal was a great cross by Mel (Forbes), we’ve been practising a lot of crossing and finishing in training. That shows how much it pays off." She also highlighted the quality of the assist for her second goal, saying, "The second goal was an amazing ball from Min A (Lee), she spun it in perfect way that I could hit it first time."
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Julia Benati’s Contribution
- Substitute Julia Benati sealed the victory with a shot into the top corner after a give-and-go with Desiree Scott in the 75th minute.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Vancouver Rise FC had more than half of the possession throughout the game.
- Shots:
- Ottawa out-shot Vancouver 14 to 7 overall.
- Ottawa had 7 shots on target compared to Vancouver’s 3.
- Defensive Performance: Vancouver’s goalkeeper faced minimal challenges despite the team’s possession, thanks to the solid defensive efforts that kept Ottawa’s attacks contained until late in the match.
In summary, Ottawa Rapid FC’s strong performance, highlighted by Pridham’s two goals and Benati’s late strike, led to a convincing win over Vancouver Rise FC, despite the visitors having more possession.
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