Montreal Roses tops Ottawa Rapid 3-2 thanks to late winner in Northern Super League

Montreal Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk (12) is surrounded by her teammates as they celebrate her scoring a goal against AFC Toronto during first half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

By The Canadian Press

Posted September 6, 2026 4:39 pm.

Noémi Paquin scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute as Montreal Roses FC defeated Ottawa Rapid FC 3-2 in Northern Super League action on Sunday.

In a matchup of the league’s best two teams, Montreal (11-4-4) gave itself a four-point cushion from Ottawa (10-6-3) in the standings.

Elyse Bennett opened the scoring in the fourth minute for the Roses, with Lisa Pechersky making it a 2-0 game in the 17th minute.

However, Johanne Fridlund answered for Ottawa in the 30th minute to trim the deficit.

Keera Melenhorst made it a tie game in the 61st minute.

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