The roses may have won their 2-1 local opening match on Saturday afternoon, the most speaking moment took place on the side lines.
Posted at 3:47 p.m.
At the 80e Minute, Latifah Abdu, author of a second golazo in two games, was replaced by Lorie Thibault. Quebecer for Quebecoise. Released the field near the goal of Ottawa, Abdu found itself near supporters who were gathered near the area, she who was on the way to her bench. The spectators began to chant his name. “Abdu, Abdu, Abdu!” ». The attacker brought her hands to her face, smiling, but moved.
It was in a way the symbol of the day, during which a historical event took place: professional female soccer was played in Greater Montreal, for the very first time in Quebec. Latifah Abdu, a Quebecer repatriated from his professional adventure in Europe, was able to live the experience thoroughly.
-And it was well deserved for her. Its strike from afar, at 52eequalized the brand at 1-1 for Montreal roses. It was also confirmation of a return of the locker room for the local team, who had not offered the very convincing game in the first period. The rapid had taken the lead at 40e.
And the blue flowers had not finished giving spectacle. At 70eTanya Boychuk put on another beautiful goal, with the head that one, to give the lead in Montreal. As a celebration, the former diver started to make pirouettes in the middle of the field. As if it was necessary to conquer even more the heart of Montrealers already sold to their cause.
With its three victories in three games, this is a perfect introduction to Montreal roses in the inaugural season of the Northern Super League.
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