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Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC tie 0-0 in Northern Super League

Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC tie 0-0 in Northern Super League

Globe and Mail10-05-2025

Montreal Roses FC goalkeeper Anna Karpenko kicks the ball during second half Northern Super League soccer action against AFC Toronto, in Toronto on April 19. Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press
Montreal Roses FC and Halifax Tides FC battled to a 0-0 tie in Northern Super League action Saturday.
The tie was the first for the NSL this season but also earned Halifax (0-2-1) its first point.
Montreal (3-0-1, 10 points) remains atop the league standings. It held a 15-10 edge in total shots but Halifax had one more on-target shot (3-2).

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