1st-place AFC Toronto extends Halifax Tides' winless streak to 8 games

Esther Okoronkwo scored in the 35th minute as visiting AFC Toronto picked up its second consecutive win, defeating Halifax Tides FC 1-0 on Saturday.

The win pushed Toronto (12-6-2) nine points ahead of second-place Vancouver for top spot in the six-team Northern Super League standings. Vancouver hosts Calgary Saturday night.

Toronto owns the second-best goal-differential (29-21) in the NSL, with only third-place Ottawa ahead (33-20).

Meanwhile, Halifax (3-12-3) had its winless streak extended to eight games (0-7-2).

The Tides' last win came on July 7 in a 1-0 decision over Calgary.

Both teams will next play on Sept. 13, with Toronto hosting Vancouver and Halifax welcoming Ottawa.

WATCH l Okoronkwo nets goal in win over Halifax:

Esther Okoronkwo scored for AFC Toronto giving the visiting side a 1-0 victory Saturday over Halifax Tides Saturday in NSL action.