Seventh-seeded Newark Tech broke a 1-1 tie in the second half and held on for a 2-1 win over second-seeded Cedar Grove in the quarterfinals of the Essex County Invitational in Cedar Grove.

The Terriers (11-4-1) snapped a three-game winless streak and advanced to the semifinals against either Caldwell or Newark Collegiate.

Brayton Joyo and Edwin Barraza each scored a goal and Jovani Pleitez made eight saves in the win.

Jermaine Russell scored for Cedar Grove (11-5-2).

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