Rise's Second-Half Surge Sinks Rapid in Ottawa

Alex Lamontagne scored twice in her Vancouver debut as the Rise used a four-goal second-half explosion to cruise past the first-place Ottawa Rapid 5-1 in Northern Super League action Saturday at TD Place, as reported by CBC and TSN.

The Rise, who trailed or were level at the half, found their rhythm after the break, netting three goals in a 10-minute span early in the second half, then added the fourth to secure the blowout win. Anna Bout, Maithe Lopez, and Camila Reyes (on a penalty shot) also found the net for the Rise.

Elise Bell scored in the 82nd minute for the Rapid, a goal that spoiled goalkeeper Jessica Wulf's shutout bid.

Stats and Standings

With the result, the Rise leapfrogged the Halifax Tide into fourth place in the six-team circuit, moving to 7 wins, 1 draw, and 9 defeats for 22 points. The Rapid, despite the loss, remain atop the standings with 33 points, three clear of second-place Montreal Roses. They slipped to 10-4-3.

According to the Canadian Press report carried by both CBC and TSN, the Rise dominated possession, holding a 53-47 edge, and outshot Ottawa 17-8 (11-3 on target). Vancouver earned four of the seven corners. The match featured two yellow cards for each side.

What's Next

The Rise will host the Calgary Wild on Saturday, Aug. 29, while Ottawa visits AFC Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 30.