Soccer

Halifax Tides beat visiting Ottawa Rapid to record 1st NSL victory

The Halifax Tides have finally hit the win column in the Northern Super League. A goal in the 75th minute by Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Tides to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid on Tuesday at Wanderers Grounds.

Goal in 75th minute by Halifax's Yrsa Jonsdottir snaps deadlock to sink visitors

Women's soccer players celebrate a goal.
Halifax Tides players celebrate Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir's go-ahead goal in the 75th minute of a 2-1 victory against the Ottawa Rapid on Tuesday. (Northern Super League)

The Halifax Tides have finally hit the win column in the Northern Super League.

A goal in the 75th minute by Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Tides to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid on Tuesday at Wanderers Grounds.

Olivia Scott gave the Rapid a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, but Megumi Nakamura tied the match in the 58th minute.

The Tides outshot the Rapid 19-8 — and 7-2 with on target shots — and improved to one win, five losses and one draw in seven NSL outings. The Rapid slipped to three wins, two losses and two draws in seven games.

WATCH | Halifax Tides earn franchise's 1st NSL victory:

Halifax Tides capture 1st NSL victory in franchise history

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Halifax defeated Ottawa Tuesday night 2-1 at home recording the teams first ever victory in the NSL.

The Tides had 12 corners while the Rapid took five.

The visitors controlled the possession percentage 55-45.

Next up, the Rapid host the Montreal Roses on Saturday, while the Tides visit AFC Toronto on Saturday, June 21.

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