Second-seeded Central Regional defeated third-seeded Toms River East 2-1 in the semifinal round of the Shore Conference Coaches’ Cup in Bayville behind the game-winning goal by Alison Hess.

Natalie Beiter scored for Central Regional off a corner assist by Sianna Valverde, tying the match 1-1.

Central Regional (8-9) will face fourth-seeded Middletown North in the championship round on Saturday at Holmdel at 10 a.m.

Toms River East fell to 11-8 on the season.

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