The Halifax Tides have finally hit the win column in the Northern Super League.
A goal in the 75th minute by Gunnhildur Yrsa Jonsdottir snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Tides to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Ottawa Rapid on Tuesday at Wanderers Grounds.
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.
WATCH | Halifax Tides earn franchise’s 1st NSL victory:
Halifax defeated Ottawa Tuesday night 2-1 at home recording the teams first ever victory in the NSL.
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 …