Halifax Tides beat visiting Ottawa Rapid to record 1st NSL victory

The Halifax Tides have finally hit the win column in the Northern Super League.

Olivia Scott gave the Rapid a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, but Megumi Nakamura tied the match in the 58th minute.

The Tides outshot the Rapid 19-8 — and 7-2 with on target shots — and improved to one win, five losses and one draw in seven NSL outings. The Rapid slipped to three wins, two losses and two draws in seven games.

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The Tides had 12 corners while the Rapid took five.

The visitors controlled the possession percentage 55-45.

Next up, the Rapid host the Montreal Roses on Saturday, while the Tides visit AFC Toronto on Saturday, June 21.