The report says Old Tappan controlled the scoreboard before halftime after Ella Candullo opened the scoring. The early advantage rewarded a disciplined first-half performance and placed pressure on Pascack Valley to protect its unbeaten run.
Old Tappan goalkeeper Lea Savino reportedly made three saves, helping her side carry its lead into the break. With both teams yet to lose, the opening goal gave Old Tappan an opportunity to turn its solid start into a statement result.
Pascack Valley reacted after halftime, with Alex Lambrinos reportedly equalizing following an assist from Lucy Smith. The goal shifted momentum and ensured the visitors avoided their first defeat of the season.
Goalkeeper Gabby Velecela was also central to the result. The report credits her with 11 saves, a contribution that helped Pascack Valley recover after conceding and remain difficult to beat.
The draw leaves both teams with reasons for encouragement. Old Tappan maintained its unbeaten campaign despite surrendering a halftime lead, while Pascack Valley showed the resilience required to recover on the road.
Neither side could complete the comeback or find a late winner, but the shared point keeps both near the front of the early storyline. The next fixtures will reveal whether this result becomes a platform for a longer unbeaten run or a missed opportunity for either team.