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Ottawa Rapid’s heartbreak as Vancouver Rise advances on penalties to NSL Final

A rollercoaster semifinal saw Ottawa’s early dominance unravel in extra time. Now, Vancouver Rise prepares for a title showdown with AFC Toronto on November 15.

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Ottawa Rapid’s heartbreak as Vancouver Rise advances on penalties to NSL Final

Ottawa Rapid's coach, Katrine Pederson, praised her team's performance despite a heartbreaking loss to Vancouver Rise in the Northern Super League semifinal. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw on aggregate, with Vancouver securing a 5-4 win in penalty kicks. The victory sends Vancouver to the NSL Championship game, where they will face AFC Toronto on November 15 at BMO Field.

The match started brightly for Ottawa Rapid, with Delaney Baie Pridham scoring in the 27th minute to give her team an early lead. Melanie Forbes extended that lead in the 50th minute, putting Ottawa 2-0 up. However, Holly Ward's late goal for Vancouver in the 84th minute forced overtime and eventually penalty kicks.

In the shootout, Sofia Hagman stepped up to score the winning goal in the sixth round, securing Vancouver's place in the NSL Final. Despite the loss, Pederson expressed pride in her team's performance. Meanwhile, Ottawa Rapid's captain, Desiree Scott, announced her retirement following the match.

Vancouver Rise will now face AFC Toronto in the NSL Championship game. AFC Toronto, winners of the first-ever NSL Supporters Shield, will look to continue their impressive form. The match is set for November 15 at BMO Field, with both teams eager to claim the NSL title.

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