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Vancouver Rise FC celebrates first home victory of the season
Latifah Abdu and Quinn scored as Vancouver held 59% possession and took two shots on goal, both conversions, officials said.
- On Saturday, The Vancouver Rise secured their first home victory by defeating AFC Toronto 2-1 at Swangard Stadium, with Latifah Abdu opening the scoring and Quinn converting a 33rd-minute penalty.
- Vancouver held 59 percent possession and converted both shots on goal, marking their second consecutive win after an initial three-game losing streak in the Northern Super League.
- AFC Toronto head coach Marko Milanović said his side was "extremely flat" in the first 30 minutes, while Rise head coach Anja Heiner-Müller praised her team's control and discipline throughout the match.
- Players credited their success to executing the game plan, with Abdu noting, "we do what she tells us to do, and we got the three points today."
- The Rise will travel to Montreal on May 30 to face Roses FC, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. PT as they look to extend their winning streak.
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Vancouver Rise responds to recent adversity with composed 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto – AFTN
After opening the season with a difficult home loss against Toronto AFC, Vancouver Rise FC looked far more composed in Saturday’s rematch at Swangard Stadium. Improved in possession, more organized defensively, and increasingly comfortable in a 3-4-3 formation that now appears to suit the team, Vancouver earned a deserved 2-1 victory over Toronto. Toronto entered the match still searching for consistency of their own, coming from a draw and a lo…
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