Alex Lamontagne made a stunning debut for Vancouver by scoring two goals, leading the visiting Rise to a 5-1 victory over the front-running Ottawa Rapid in Northern Super League action on Saturday in Ottawa.
In addition to Lamontagne’s goals, Anna Bout, Maithe Lopez, and Camila Reyes, who converted a penalty shot, also found the back of the net for the Rise. The team dominated the second half, scoring three goals within a 10-minute span and securing a comfortable win at TD Place.
Elise Bell managed to score a consolation goal for the Rapid in the 82nd minute, breaking Jessica Wulf’s bid for a clean sheet.
Following this win, the Rise climbed to fourth place in the league standings, surpassing the Halifax Tide by one point. The team now boasts seven wins, one draw, and nine losses, totaling 22 points. Meanwhile, the Rapid, who currently lead the league with 33 points, sit three points ahead of the Montreal Roses with a record of 10 wins, four losses, and three draws.
The Rise maintained a slight edge in possession, with 53% compared to the Rapid’s 47%, and outshot their opponents 17-8, including an 11-3 advantage in shots on target. Vancouver also earned four corner kicks, while each team received two yellow cards during the match.
Looking ahead, the Rise will host the Calgary Wild on Saturday, August 29, while the Rapid will visit AFC Toronto on Sunday, August 30.