CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School boys varsity soccer team will play in their home opener against conference opponent Cranford HS.
The scheduled start for the game is at 4:00 p.m in Clark, New Jersey.
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Just about two hours away from the start of Cranford-Johnson. Two conference opponents facing off in Johnson’s home opener.
Cranford lost to Westfield (No. 19 on NJ.com) 1-0 in their season opener, while Johnson defeated Linden in their season opener 2-1.
Checking in from Arthur L. Johnson High School, on site for today’s game.
We are officially underway here in Clark.
Zack Thornton puts Johnson on the board first, far kick in the Cranford zone. Johnson leads 1-0.
Cranford gets set up, but the kick goes high and out, score remains 1-0 Johnson.
Andrew Kehrle smacks ball out of play following free kick not once, but twice. Saves in front keeps it 1-0 Johnson.
About ten minutes gone in the first half, Johnson leads 1-0.
Anthony Caldiero fires on net and it goes in, goalie went early and ball rolled in. Johnson now leads 2-0.
Cranford gets a chance alone in front, but ball rolls out of bounds. Johnson leads 2-0.
Johnson leads Cranford 2-0 with about 20 minutes left in the first half.
Penalty kick for Cranford.
Michael Carracino successfully converts on the penalty kick, Cranford cuts Johnson lead to 2-1.
Halftime: Johnson leads Cranford 2-1.
A lot of physical play and defense was also featured in the first half between the two teams.
Second half underway.
Andrew Kehrle stops shots off free kick and turnover to keep Johnson ahead 2-1.
Cranford ties the game, 2-2. Shot from point goes in.
Cranford’s picked up more pressure since the penalty kick goal. Johnson trying to set up for a chance.
About ten minutes gone by in the second half, Johnson and Cranford are tied 2-2.
Cranford takes the 3-2 lead, free kick and high shot sinks past Andrew Kehrle.
Andrew Kehrle keeps the deficit at 3-2 with a big save in front.
Logan Guarino rings a shot off the right post. Johnson trails Cranford 3-2.
A Johnson player was ejected after receiving a red card.
Reaching the final ten minutes of the second half, Johnson still trails Cranford 3-2.
Johnson ties it 3-3, Niko Nordstrom with the header as the goalie falls out of spot.
Cranford takes back the lead on a short kick, 4-3, late in the game.
Johnson loses to Cranford 4-3.