The Halifax Tides maintained their second-place position after a goalless draw against AFC Toronto at BMO Field during the early stages of the Northern Super League season. Both teams currently hold four points each (1 win, 1 draw), with Halifax having a superior goal difference of plus-two compared to Toronto’s plus-one. Leading the league standings are the Montreal Roses with six points from two wins.
In the match, both goalkeepers were kept busy. Toronto’s Sierra Cota-Yarde faced 12 shots, six of which were on target, while Halifax’s Rylee Foster dealt with 13 shots, five of which were on target.
AFC Toronto started the season with a 1-0 victory against defending champions Vancouver on April 24, which was a rematch of the previous year’s Diana B. Matheson Cup final. Following suit, Halifax secured a 3-1 win over Ottawa in their next fixture.
Looking ahead, Week 3 action will commence with Ottawa (1 win, 1 loss) hosting Vancouver (2 losses).
[Watch the full match replay](link) to witness the intense Northern Super League clash between Halifax Tides FC and AFC Toronto at BMO Field.
