Hackensack Defeat Bergenfield 5-1 in Second-Half Surge

A decisive second half

The report says Bergenfield briefly threatened to change the contest when Miguel Caicedo scored after the break, with Jaysson Diaz providing the assist. That proved to be their only reward, however, as Hackensack responded with four goals of its own.

The key figures from the report underline the contrasting outcomes:

  • Hackensack: four second-half goals after leading 1-0.
  • Bergenfield: one goal from nine efforts on target.
  • Joshua Tavarez: eight saves for Hackensack.
  • Matthew Latorre: four saves for Bergenfield.

Those numbers point to a game in which both attacks tested the opposing goalkeeper, but Hackensack showed greater precision in the decisive moments.

Angel and Macancela drive the attack

Michel Angel and Christopher Macancela reportedly provided the attacking spark, each scoring once and supplying two assists. Their combined contribution gave Hackensack a reliable source of both finishing and creation rather than leaving the side dependent on one scorer.

The report also credits Gabriel Penafiel, Sebastian Chuqui and John Carchi with goals, while Matthew Castillo added an assist. That spread of contributors helped Hackensack turn pressure into a substantial second-half advantage.

The next test

The report places Hackensack at 3-4 and Bergenfield at 2-6. For Hackensack, the next challenge is to prove that this attacking efficiency can be repeated, particularly when opponents prevent Angel and Macancela from controlling the game. Bergenfield, meanwhile, will need to turn promising shots on target into a larger return when the two sides next take the field.