Olivia Scott scores to lift Ottawa Rapid past Halifax Tides

Olivia Scott scored her second goal this season as Ottawa Rapid FC won on their home pitch, defeating Halifax Tides FC 1-0 on Friday night in the Northern Super League.

Scott knocked home a headed pass from Delaney Pridham with a header of her own in the 42nd minute to give Ottawa (6-4-2) the lead just before halftime.

Last-place Halifax (3-9-1) lost its third consecutive game after falling 6-0 to Vancouver Rise FC last Saturday.

The Rapid held 60 per cent of possession and dominated the shot count 15-5, including 7-1 on target.

Ottawa moved past Vancouver for third place in the NSL standings with 20 points in 12 games, one point behind second-place Montreal Roses FC.

Next up, Halifax hosts Montreal and Ottawa visits Vancouver on Aug. 2.

Rapid shut down Tides to take over 3rd place in NSL standings