Marie-Yasmine Alidou sealed the victory with a penalty goal in the 55th minute as the Montreal Roses triumphed over AFC Toronto 2-0 in Northern Super League action over the weekend. Elyse Bennett further secured the win with her ninth goal of the season for the Roses, who currently hold second place with a record of 9-4-3. The team, under interim head coach Maryse Bard-Martel, displayed a strong performance.
Despite a disallowed goal by Shelina Zadorsky in the 68th minute due to an offside call, third-place Toronto (7-5-4) put up a tough fight. Roses goalkeeper Anna Karpenko showcased her skills by facing 20 shots, nine of which were on target, and managed to keep a clean sheet.
Toronto’s goalkeeper, Sabrina D’Angelo, faced seven shots, with five on target. The Roses were determined to bounce back after parting ways with head coach Robert Rositoiu following a disappointing 1-0 defeat against the semi-pro team Simcoe County in the W Canadian Championship. This match marked the Roses’ first game post the coaching change, and they showed resilience and determination on the field.