Ottawa Rapid salvage draw against Toronto with late equalizer in National Super League
Nicola Golen scored in the 92nd minute to help the league-leading Ottawa Rapid tie AFC Toronto 2-2 on Sunday at TD Place.
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The Ottawa Rapid salvaged a 2-2 draw with AFC Toronto on Sunday at TD Place, with Nicola Golen scoring the equalizer two minutes into extra time.
Golen's goal in the 92nd minute prevented Toronto from taking all three points in what became an intense Battle of Ontario. Melanie Forbes had opened the scoring for Ottawa (10-2-3) in the 13th minute, while Sarah Stratigakis and Shelina Zadorsky replied for third-place Toronto (7-4-4).
The match was marked by red cards for both teams in the 63rd minute, when Ottawa's Choo Hyojoo and AFC Toronto's Cloey Uddenberg were both sent off. The league-leading Rapid, despite being reduced to 10 players, managed to push for the equalizer that kept their points tally intact.
Separately, TD Place was announced as the host venue for the Northern Super League final, scheduled for November 14.
The facts
Who scored Ottawa Rapid's equalizer?
Nicola Golen scored the equalizer for Ottawa Rapid in the 92nd minute.
How many red cards were issued?
Two red cards were issued in the 63rd minute—one to Ottawa's Choo Hyojoo and one to AFC Toronto's Cloey Uddenberg.
When is the Northern Super League final?
The Northern Super League final is scheduled for November 14 at TD Place.
