CLARK, NJ- The Arthur L. Johnson High School varsity field hockey team will play on the turf in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Quarterfinals against Metuchen HS.
The scheduled start for the game is at 6:00 p.m. on the turf of Nolan Field in Clark, New Jersey.
TAPinto Clark sports writer Dan Collins will be on to provide live updates, which will appear in the comments section.
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Checking in from Arthur L. Johnson High School, on site for the game. Second game of a doubleheader today for me.
Lineups being introduced. Gametime just a few moments away from starting.
We are underway here in Clark.
Johnson defeated Keyport in the first round 9-0. Metuchen defeated New Egypt in the first round 3-0.
Not too much going on the field for the first part of the half. Still scoreless.
Johnson and Metuchen are scoreless with 17:35 left in the first half.
Johnson strikes first in a rush inside the Metuchen zone, take the 1-0 lead at the 15:00-mark of the first half.
Johnson’s first goal was scored by Danielle Nugent. She’s now at 20 goals on the season.
Timeout Metuchen. Johnson appears to be playing with more pressure. Johnson leads 1-0 with 8:41 left in the first half.
Metuchen with a few corners, but each one broken up by the Johnson defense. Still 1-0 Johnson.
Wow. Metuchen with a huge opportunity and players scrambling in front and Amy Wysocki breaks it up as we reach halftime. Johnson leads Metuchen 1-0 after the first 40 minutes of play.
Second half underway
Not too much other than a few rushes, Johnson leads Metuchen 1-0 with 21:50 left in the first half.
Timeout Metuchen. Johnson leads 1-0 with 17:44 left in the second half.
Both teams have been getting quality rushes, they just aren’t turning into goals.
Metuchen ties the game off a corner opportunity. Tied 1-1 with 11:00 minutes left in the second half.
Johnson and Metuchen are tied 1-1 with 4:25 left in the second half.
Johnson and Metuchen are going to overtime, tied 1-1.
Overtime is underway
We are heading to double overtime here in Clark.
Timeout Johnson with 4:29 left in double overtime.
If no one scores after this, it’ll be penalty strokes to decide this one.
Danielle Nugent wins it in double overtime. 2-1 Johnson at the 6:58-mark of double overtime.