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Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC play to 0-0 draw in NSL

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 3). Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC play to 0-0 draw in NSL. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/montreal-roses-fc-ottawa-rapid-fc-play-to-0-0-draw-in-nsl/article_3157e777-4b6f-5f1e-af21-08846f316f4b.html

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Montreal Roses FC and Ottawa Rapid FC ended in a scoreless draw during Northern Super League play on Friday. Despite the Roses leading the league with an overall record of 11-4-8, they struggled to convert their possession advantage (51%) into goals, managing only five shots on target compared to Ottawa’s two. This marks Montreal's fourth consecutive tie and comes after their last victory against Ottawa on September 6. For Ottawa Rapid FC, the result continues a challenging period with six losses in recent matches and just one win since early August.

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On Friday, Montreal Roses FC and Ottawa Rapid FC played to a scoreless draw in the Northern Super League. Despite leading the league with an 11-4-8 record, Montreal Roses FC narrowly won possession at 51%, but Ottawa Rapid FC dominated shots with 18 total attempts and five on target compared to Montreal's fewer shots. This was the fourth consecutive draw for Montreal, whose last win came in a 3-2 victory over Ottawa on September 6th. The third-place Ottawa Rapid FC, with an 11-8-4 record, has struggled recently, drawing twice and losing six times in the past two months.

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Montreal Roses FC and Ottawa Rapid FC played to a 0-0 draw on Friday in Northern Super League action. asserted

FC → play → action

The league-leading Roses (11-4-8) narrowly won the possession battle with 51 per cent possession across the match. However, the hosts dominated the shot count with 18 total shots and five on-target shots. asserted

hosts → lead → target

The third-place Rapid (11-8-4) had just nine total shots and two on goal. asserted

Rapid → have → goal

It’s the fourth straight draw for Montreal. asserted

It → ’ → Montreal

The Roses’ last win came in a 3-2 victory over Ottawa on Sept. 6. asserted

win → come → Sept.

For Ottawa, it continued a tough run short on wins with its second draw in the last two months. asserted

Montreal Roses FC, Ottawa Rapid FC play to 0-0 draw in NSL

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