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John Coleman see ball travels over the crossbar at the buzzer

Soccer Crosses Old Bridge

Melia's score lifts Crusaders in waning moments

9/6/2025 3:06:00 PM

ORADELL, NJ - The Crusader Varsity Soccer Team improved to 2-0 on the new season, defeating the Knights of Old Bridge HS 1-0.  Senior striker James Melia scored the game winner with 3:05 remaining in the game to create the margin of victory.  Both defenses were stellar throughout the afternoon which saw a very nice Saturday crowd, refreshments and swag shop for the home Crusaders.
     The first half was just what you would expect between central and north Jersey squads.  Gritty, hard-nosed soccer with yellow cards all around.  As the game proceeded through the second half, it was clear the state's #13-ranked Crusaders were in superior condition.  The Knights began cramping, unable to keep up with the pressure BC's forwards were putting on them.  Ultimately, D'Angelo Tavarez took a hard shot, saved by the Knight keeper and Melia positioned himself well for the rebound and to finish the ball in the back of the net.

 
TEAMS 1 2 FINAL
OLD BRIDGE (0-2) 0 0 0
BERGEN CATHOLIC (2-0, 1-0) 0 1 1

SCORING
James Melia            1 Goal
Dangelo Tavarez    1 Assist

SAVES
John Coleman        2 Saves


 
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