Montréal Roses burst forth with second straight victory, defeating Ottawa in nation’s capital

Montréal Roses burst forth with second straight victory, defeating Ottawa in nation's capital

OTTAWA, June 15, 2025 — In a spirited showdown at Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium Saturday, the Montréal Roses earned a hard-fought 2–1 win over Rapid FC, extending their winning streak and solidifying their position at the top of the NSL standings.
 
Facing an Ottawa team undefeated at home, Montréal came out strong, applying relentless pressure and maintaining a tight defensive shape.
 
The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Latifah Abdu finished a clean sequence set up by Charlotte Bilbault. Just three minutes later, the match took a dramatic turn: Ottawa’s Olivia Scott was shown a red card for halting a breakaway by Tanya Boychuk, leaving the home side with ten players. The Roses carried their 1–0 lead into halftime.
 
Ottawa came out with purpose in the second half. In the 57th minute, Delaney Baie Pridham levelled the score with a well-placed header off a set piece. But Montréal responded swiftly. In the 65th, Boychuk restored the lead with a composed finish, converting a perfectly timed pass from Jodi Smith.

“We’re really proud of this road win. We started strong, created chances early to take the lead, and forced the red card. Credit to Ottawa for staying compact and pushing us in the second half, but our resilience showed through. Every match, we’re improving. Our pace, our attacking mindset, and the quality in this group are our biggest strengths. With this attitude, we’ll continue to grow as a team.”
— Robert Rositoiu, Head Coach, Montréal Roses
 

Despite late pressure and tactical shifts from Ottawa, the Roses managed the game effectively, maintaining possession and composure to see out the win.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• Goals: Abdu (23′), Boychuk (65′) | Pridham (57′)
• Assists: Bilbault, Smith
• Montréal’s second consecutive victory
 

UP NEXT: ON THE ROAD
The Roses travel west for their next match against the Vancouver Rise on Sunday, June 22nd at 4:00 PM (Swangard Stadium). All matches are broadcast on RDS, TSN, Radio-Canada, and CBC.

JOIN US AT HOME
Experience the thrill of live soccer at Stade Boréale! Catch the Roses when they return home on Saturday, July 12th at 5:00 PM to take on the Halifax Tides. Tickets are available at rosesmtl.ca.

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