Olivia Scott scores to lift Ottawa Rapid past Halifax Tides
Scott knocked home a headed pass from Delaney Pridham with a header of her own in the 42nd minute to give Ottawa (6-4-2) the lead just before halftime.
Last-place Halifax (3-9-1) lost its third consecutive game after falling 6-0 to Vancouver Rise FC last Saturday.
The Rapid held 60 per cent of possession and dominated the shot count 15-5, including 7-1 on target.
Ottawa moved past Vancouver for third place in the NSL standings with 20 points in 12 games, one point behind second-place Montreal Roses FC.
Next up, Halifax hosts Montreal and Ottawa visits Vancouver on Aug. 2.
WATCH l Rapid shut down Tides to take over 3rd place in NSL standings:
Rapid shut down Tides to take over 3rd place in NSL standings
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Ottawa's Olivia Scott goal gave Rapid a 1-0 win over Halifax Tides Friday night in the nation's capital.
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