Ottawa Rapid FC delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night defeating Vancouver Rise FC 3-0 at TD Place Stadium. Forward Delaney Baie Pridham led the charge with two goals, propelling the Rapid to their second win of the season and extending their unbeaten streak to three matches.
Pridham Shines in Offensive Showcase
Pridham opened the scoring in the 11th minute, redirecting a cross from Melanie Forbes to give Ottawa an early lead. She doubled the advantage in the 51st minute, finishing a well-placed pass from Lee Min-a. Julia Benati brought fresh energy onto the pitch and sealed the victory in the 75th minute, thanks to an assist from captain Desiree Scott.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Vancouver held 54% of the ball, but Ottawa capitalized on their opportunities.
- Shots: Ottawa outshot Vancouver 14-7, including a 7-3 edge in shots on target.
- Passing Accuracy: Ottawa completed 76% of their 647 passes, while Vancouver achieved a 78% accuracy rate on 1,330 passes.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Ottawa Rapid FC improves to a 2-1-1 record. They will next host Montreal Roses FC on Sunday, May 25. Vancouver Rise FC, now 2-2-1, will look to rebound when they welcome Halifax Tides FC on Wednesday, May 21.
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