12th-seeded Sayreville defeated fifth-seeded Monroe 3-2 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament in Monroe.

After entering halftime tied at 1-1, Sayreville scored the first two goals of the second half to take control of the game.

Isabelle Deoliveira scored twice for Sayreville (12-8).

Alexa Giaquinto scored two goals of her own for Monroe (10-6-2).

Goalie Laura Onochie had eight saves for Sayreville.

Sayreville will play fourth-seeded Hillsborough in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

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