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Halifax Tides and Montreal Roses Play to a Draw in Exciting Match
In a closely contested North Super League (NSL) match, the Halifax Tides and Montreal Roses played to a 1-1 draw in Nova Scotia.
The Montreal Roses, currently in second place with a record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, dominated the match with 60% possession of the ball. Latifah Abdu scored the first goal for the Roses in the fifth minute, beating the goalkeeper to her right from outside the box.
Anika Toth, the goalkeeper for the Halifax Tides, saved two shots during the match, but was unable to prevent Abdu's early goal. In the second half, Amanda Allen scored an equalizer for the Tides, surprising the goalkeeper with a shot that took a fortunate bounce.
Despite the draw, the Montreal Roses have caught up with AFC Toronto in the standings, both teams holding 25 points. The Tides, ranked sixth with a record of 3 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw, are still near the bottom of the table.
The match was a significant one for the Montreal Roses, as Canadian Olivia Mbala made her debut for the team at the 63rd minute, replacing Stephanie Hill. Mbala was in the right place to see Anna Karpenko make a great save in the 71st minute.
Megumi Nakamura had an opportunity to score for the Tides at the end of the first half, but her shot went just over the bar. A few minutes later, Milly Clegg had a missed opportunity for the Tides. Tiffany Cameron had a chance to score for the Tides in the 71st minute, but was prevented by a save from Karpenko.
The Montreal Roses and Halifax Tides will face off again next Saturday at the Boreal Stadium at 1 p.m. The regular season consists of 25 games, and the top four teams advance to semifinals, with the inaugural final scheduled to take place on November 15, 2025, at Toronto’s BMO Field.
As of late July 2025, the Montreal Roses are one game behind Toronto in the league standings. The most recent standings update before August 2025 showed Toronto leading the league (8-3-1) and Montreal second, while Halifax remained near the bottom of the table. However, specific scores or details of matches involving Halifax Tides and Montreal Roses are not provided in the search results.
In the upcoming match at Boreal Stadium, the Halifax Tides and European-league contenders Montreal Roses will square off again, with the Premier-League ambitions of both teams on the line. The Roses, boasting a strong record in European-leagues with 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, will be looking to maintain their momentum from their 1-1 draw with the Tides in the North Super League (NSL).
