The report says Maher Mohd put Passaic Tech ahead in the first half, with the Bulldogs controlling the tempo before the interval. That opening advantage gave them a platform against second-seeded Passaic and forced their opponents to chase the game after the break.
Passaic Tech’s attacking contribution was reportedly collective, with Tyler Vogel and Daniel Marin each recording an assist. The involvement of several players will be encouraging ahead of a final against the tournament’s top seed.
Passaic reportedly levelled nine minutes from the end when Matthew Garcia converted a penalty. The equaliser erased Tech’s early lead and appeared to shift the tie towards extra time.
Instead, Gonzalez Arcila delivered the decisive moment in the closing stages. His late finish, as described in the report, allowed Passaic Tech to avoid the physical and tactical demands of an additional period while preserving their tournament momentum.
The reported result moves the Bulldogs to 10-3, while Passaic finish their tournament campaign at 11-3. For Tech, the defining pattern was clear: early control, a late setback and an immediate response.
The championship assignment is reportedly set for next Saturday at 13:00, when Passaic Tech will travel to Lakeland. Facing the top seed should provide a sharper test than the semi-final, particularly if the Bulldogs concede another late equaliser.
Tech will need the same composure that produced Gonzalez Arcila’s winner. If the report’s account is accurate, their ability to recover under pressure could be the central storyline of the county final.