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CALGARY — The Calgary Wild scored three times in the second half to beat the Vancouver Rise 3-1 on Sunday at McMahon Stadium in their final home match of the season.
Alex Lamontagne gave Vancouver the lead in the 35th minute, assisted by Mia Pante, and the Rise led 1-0 at halftime. Taylor Otto tied the game in the 47th minute on a pass from Meggie Dougherty-Howard, Dougherty-Howard put Calgary ahead in the 56th minute from a free kick, and Jorian Baucom closed the scoring in the 64th, assisted by Madison Pogarch.
Vancouver held 58 per cent of possession and outshot Calgary 11-6, but Calgary put four shots on goal to Vancouver's three. Dougherty-Howard was the game's only caution, in the 42nd minute. Attendance was 3,300.
Calgary improved to 4-13-5. Vancouver, 8-11-3, stayed fourth, one point ahead of Halifax in the race for the Northern Super League's fourth and final playoff spot.
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