Serita Thurton netted two goals in the first half as the Calgary Wild, sitting at the bottom of the league standings, surprised the Ottawa Rapid, who lead the league, with a 4-3 victory in Northern Super League action at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.
Kahli Johnson opened the scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute, followed by Thurton doubling the lead 13 minutes later. Ottawa’s Jung Min-Young found the back of the net in the 38th minute, and Melanie Forbes equalized at 2-2 just before halftime.
Thurton struck again just before the break to secure her brace, propelling the Wild to victory. Jorian Baucom also contributed a goal for the Wild, who now hold a record of two wins, 12 losses, and two draws.
Jyllissa Harris converted a penalty in the 86th minute for the Rapid, who now have 10 wins, three losses, and three draws. Ottawa’s unbeaten streak of 10 matches came to an end.
Despite controlling 54% of possession, the Rapid were outshot 16-13 (with 9 shots on target to 6). The Wild earned six of the game’s 11 corners, while Ottawa received one yellow card and one red card.
In another match, Jessica De Filippo scored twice for the Vancouver Rise, with her second goal in stoppage time securing a 2-1 victory over the Halifax Tides at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, B.C.
Jordyn Rhodes had initially put the Tides ahead in the 19th minute. The Rise dominated possession with 56% and outshot the Tides 18-13, including 6 shots on target to 4.
The Tides took four of the six corners, while the Rise received two of the three yellow cards issued in the game.