Benati scores in stoppage time as Tides edge Rise 1-0 in NSL battle
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BURNABY – With only two points separating them for the fourth and final playoff spot, the Halifax Tides and Vancouver Rise made defence a top priority for Saturday’s matchup at Swangard Stadium.
But Julia Benati pounced on a rare opportunity five minutes into second-half stoppage time and scored to lift the visiting Tides to a 1-0 Northern Soccer League victory over the Rise.
With the win, the Tides take over the fourth and final playoff spot with 24 points — seven wins, nine losses and three draws. The Rise are one point back with a record of seven wins, 10 losses and two draws.
Both teams had seven shots on goal but the Tides had a 2-1 advantage in on-target shots.
Vancouver had more corners (8-2) and the Tides received four of the game’s six yellow cards.
Vancouver controlled possession for 58 per cent of the match.
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Tides: Visit the Calgary Wild on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Rise: Host the Ottawa Rapid on Sunday, Sept. 13.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, 2026.