Ottawa scores late to draw 1-1 against Montreal in Northern Super League
OTTAWA - Delaney Baie Pridham scored two minutes into stoppage time to pull even as Ottawa Rapid FC drew 1-1 against Montreal Roses FC on Sunday in the Northern Super League.
Pridham fired in a penalty kick near the top left corner with Montreal goalkeeper Gabrielle Lambert going the opposite way to knot the score up as the final whistle neared.
The penalty was a result of a foul called on Montreal defender Stephanie Hill.
After a scoreless opening half, Hill put the Roses on the board in the 53rd minute.
Hill managed a one-touch effort with her knee off a corner kick from Mégane Sauvé to score.
Ottawa next visits AFC Toronto on June 7, while Montreal will host Vancouver Rise FC on June 7 at Stade Boréale.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 25, 2025.
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