After facing an early one-goal deficit, seventh-seeded Newark Tech fought back for a 2-1 win in penalties over 14th-seeded Caldwell in the Essex County Invitational semifinals in West Caldwell.

Gabriel Elias tied the game for Newark Tech off an assist from Brayton Joyo.

Newark Tech (13-4) won the penalty shootout 4-2.

Goalie Brody Newman had nine saves for Caldwell (6-11-2), while Jovani Pleitez had eight saves in net for Newark Tech.

Newark Tech will play the winner of the Shabazz/East Orange game in the final on Thursday.

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