Glen Ridge dominated the first hour of the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 1 championship game, but had nothing to show for it.

The Ridgers controlled possession and had some incredible chances, but just could not put the finishing touch needed to break through.

And thanks to their dangerous junior talisman Max Fleischer, everything changed in a flash.

Fleischer one-timed a rocket into the back of the net in the 61st minute, and that goal was enough to carry top-seeded Glen Ridge to a 1-0 victory over fifth-seeded Verona at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield to repeat as sectional champions.

Now 18-4 on the season, Brian Ianni’s squad has captured the section three of the last four years. They will face the Waldwick/Emerson winner in the Group 1 semifinals next week.

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