Jessica De Filippo’s stoppage-time equalizer helped Vancouver Rise FC salvage a 1-1 draw against AFC Toronto on Sunday in the Northern Super League.
De Filippo tied the game nearly five minutes after the 90-minute mark with a header off a corner kick for Vancouver (2-1-1). It was Vancouver’s only shot on target at York Lions Stadium.
Aoi Kizaki gave Toronto (1-2-1) the 1-0 lead with a beautiful strike from outside the box in the 85th minute.
Vancouver held 55 per cent of possession, but Toronto dominated the shot attempts 17-11, including 6-1 on-target.
WATCH | Vancouver FC, AFC Toronto play to stalemate:
AFC Toronto’s Aoi Kizaki scores in the 85th minute then Vancouver Rise FC’s Jessica De Filippo scores late in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-1 tie.
Next up, Vancouver visits Ottawa Rapid FC on Thursday and Toronto travels to face Halifax Tides FC on Saturday.
Calgary Wild FC hosts Ottawa Rapid FC later Sunday.
