Montreal Roses lose keeper Karpenko in 0-0 draw with Halifax Tides

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:21 PM CDT Sunday, Sep. 27, 2026

HALIFAX - A defensive duel between the Montreal Roses and Halifax Tides ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.

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HALIFAX - A defensive duel between the Montreal Roses and Halifax Tides ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.

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HALIFAX – A defensive duel between the Montreal Roses and Halifax Tides ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.

The result came after Montreal lost goalkeeper Anna Karpenko to an apparent lower-body injury in the 23rd minute.

Karpenko came up out of the penalty area to knock a ball down but buckled after the kick and crumpled to the field clutching her right leg.

Montreal Roses FC goalkeeper Anna Karpenko (1) kicks the ball during second half Northern Super League soccer action against AFC Toronto, in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

She was looked at by trainers before being carried off on a stretcher.

Gabrielle Lambert came on in relief and helped the league-leading Roses (11-4-7) stop all four on-target shots they faced across the game.

The Tides (7-10-5) got a crucial point from the draw but still sit one point back of the Vancouver Rise (8-10-3) in the battle for the Northern Super League’s final playoff spot.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2026.