“Late Goal Secures Ottawa Rapid a Draw Against AFC Toronto”

Nicola Golen secured a crucial goal in the second minute of extra time, enabling Ottawa Rapid to secure a 2-2 draw against AFC Toronto on Sunday at TD Place. The league-leading Rapid earned a valuable point with Golen’s equalizer in the 92nd minute. Melanie Forbes also contributed to Ottawa’s (10-2-3) score with a goal in the 13th minute. Sarah Stratigakis and Shelina Zadorsky responded for third-place Toronto (7-4-4). The match saw both teams reduced to 10 players in the 63rd minute following red cards shown to Choo Hyojoo of the Rapid and Cloey Uddenberg of AFC Toronto. Earlier on the same day, TD Place in Ottawa was announced as the chosen venue for the Nothern Super League final scheduled for November 14.