Colby Barnett's early goal lifts AFC Toronto past Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL
HALIFAX - Colby Barnett's sixth-minute goal held up as the winner for AFC Toronto in a 1-0 win over Halifax Tides FC on Saturday in the Northern Super League.
An unmarked Barnett calmly slotted a volley past Tides 'keeper Erin McLeod after a high cross from Nikayla Small to give Toronto (2-2-1) the early lead at Wanderers Grounds.
Toronto is now tied with second-place Ottawa Rapid FC and Vancouver Rise FC with seven points. Ottawa has played one less game.
Halifax (0-3-1) is last in the NSL standings and still seeking its first victory of the league's inaugural campaign.
Toronto held 51 per cent of possession with a 10-7 edge in shot attempts, including 4-2 on target.
Next up, Halifax visits Vancouver on Wednesday, while Toronto travels to Montreal for a match against league-leading Roses FC on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2025.
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