The Vancouver Rise secured their first win of the season, defeating the Halifax Tides 2-1 in a Northern Super League match. Canadian national team star and co-captain Quinn scored the game-winning goal from a penalty kick in the 59th minute.
Jessica De Filippo opened the scoring for Vancouver in the 37th minute, but Jordyn Rhodes equalized for Halifax in the 57th minute. Despite being outshot 17-7 (3-3 on target), Vancouver maintained a slight edge in possession with 51% compared to Halifax’s 49%.
The Rise now have a record of one win and three losses, while the Tides have one win, two losses, and a draw. Vancouver also had more touches and accurate passes than their opponents. The Tides earned seven corners and committed only two offsides, while the Rise had three corners, four offsides, and received two yellow cards.
In the next fixtures, the Rise will host AFC Toronto on Saturday, while the Tides will visit the Calgary Wild on Sunday. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Vancouver Rise in the ongoing Northern Super League competition.