MONTREAL — Midfielder Julia Benati scored late in the first half, goalkeeper Anika Toth made four, and the visiting Halifax Tides edged the Montreal Roses 1-0 in Northern Super League action on Friday at Stade Boreale.
Benati, of Dorchester, Ont., scored one minute into first half stoppage time as the fourth-place Tides won their sixth game of the season. They also have six losses and three draws for 21 points, three back of third-place AFC Toronto.
The second-place Roses slipped to eight wins, four losses and three draws for 27 points, five back of the league-leading Ottawa Rapid.
The Roses held an edge in possession percentage (57 to 43) and outshot the visitors 13-12 (4-3 on target).
The Tides took two of the game’s three corners, and three of the four yellow cards handed out.
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Tides: Visit the Vancouver Rise on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Roses: Visit AFC Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 16.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 7, 2026.
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