Julius Mesa scored to help Garfield take a 2-1 overtime win over Rutherford, in Garfield.

Rutherford (0-1) led 1-0 at the half.

Garfield (1-0) tied the game in the second half and found a game-winning goal in the first overtime.

Lucas Tecza scored for Rutherford while Luciano Aluotto made three saves.

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