Boychuk's two first-half goals earn Montreal Roses FC 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC

Montreal Roses FC forward Tanya Boychuk (12) is surrounded by her teammates as they celebrate her scoring a goal against AFC Toronto during first half Northern Super League soccer action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk’s two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC in Northern Super League action Saturday afternoon.

Choo Hyojoo had the lone goal for Ottawa (3-3-0).

Boychuk opened the scoring at the 15-minute mark for Montreal (4-0-1). She added her second of the game 30 minutes later.

Hyojoo made it a one-goal game at the 62-minute mark. But that’s as close as Ottawa would get.

Montreal had 16 total shots with six on target. Ottawa had 14 shots, with three being on target.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2026.

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