Mia Pante scores brace as Rise defeat Wild, move into final NSL playoff spot

Mia Pante scored twice to lead Vancouver Rise FC to a 3-2 win over Calgary Wild FC on Sunday in Northern Super League action in Burnaby, B.C.

Pante staked the hosts to a 2-0 lead with goals in the seventh and 34th minutes.

Josie Aulicino cut the deficit two minutes into first-half stoppage time.

Jessica De Filippo restored the two-goal lead for Vancouver (9-12-4) in the 53rd minute. Jorian Baucom scored for last-place Calgary (5-14-6) in the 69th minute.

The Rise moved past Halifax for the fourth and final playoff spot.

Halifax visits third-place Toronto on Monday for a chance take back its spot.