Marie-Yasmine Alidou sealed the victory for Montreal Roses with a penalty goal in the 55th minute, leading them to a 2-0 triumph over AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League match on Sunday. Elyse Bennett also contributed to the scoreline with her ninth goal of the season, providing a cushion for the second-ranked Roses (9-4-3) in their first game under interim head coach Maryse Bard-Martel.
Although Shelina Zadorsky seemed to equalize for Toronto (7-5-4) in the 68th minute, her goal was disallowed due to an offside ruling. Roses’ goalkeeper Anna Karpenko showcased a solid performance, facing 20 shots, with nine on target, and securing a clean sheet.
Toronto’s goalkeeper, Sabrina D’Angelo, was also put to the test, facing seven shots, five of which were on target. The match marked the Roses’ first game since parting ways with head coach Robert Rositoiu following a surprising 1-0 defeat to Simcoe County in the W Canadian Championship.
The victory for Montreal Roses against AFC Toronto highlights their strong performance in the Northern Super League, setting a positive tone under the guidance of their new interim head coach.