Vancouver Rise, AFC Toronto play to 1-1 draw in Northern Super League

TORONTO — 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.