Last-place Calgary Wild upset league-leading Ottawa Rapid 4-3
Ottawa's 10-match unbeaten run in the Northern Super League ended at McMahon Stadium despite the Rapid controlling more possession and shots.
The last-place Calgary Wild defeated the league-leading Ottawa Rapid 4-3 on Saturday at McMahon Stadium in Northern Super League play. Serita Thurton scored twice in the first half to lead Calgary's offence.
Kahli Johnson opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Thurton doubled the lead about 13 minutes later. Ottawa's Jung Min-Young pulled one back in the 38th minute, and Melanie Forbes tied it 2-2 in first-half stoppage time, but Thurton restored Calgary's lead just before halftime with her second goal. Jorian Baucom added another for the Wild, who improved to two wins, 12 losses and two draws.
Jyllissa Harris scored on a penalty in the 86th minute for Ottawa, which fell to 10 wins, three losses and three draws and saw its 10-match unbeaten streak snapped. The Rapid held 54 per cent possession but were outshot 16-13, including 9-6 on shots on target. Calgary won six of the match's 11 corners, while Ottawa picked up one yellow card and one red card.
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