Nicola Golen found the net just two minutes into extra time, securing a crucial 2-2 draw for Ottawa Rapid against AFC Toronto at TD Place on Sunday. Golen’s goal in the 92nd minute leveled the score, earning the league-leading Rapid an additional point in the standings. Melanie Forbes had opened the scoring for Ottawa (10-2-3) in the 13th minute.
Sarah Stratigakis and Shelina Zadorsky responded with goals for third-place Toronto (7-4-4). The match took a turn in the 63rd minute when both teams were reduced to 10 players following red cards shown to Choo Hyojoo of Rapid and Cloey Uddenberg of AFC Toronto.
Earlier that day, TD Place in Ottawa was revealed as the selected host venue for the Northern Super League final set to take place on November 14.