Lakewood Beats Point Pleasant Boro 5-4 in Extra Time

A dramatic swing

The report says Point Pleasant Boro led 2-1 at half-time after Colton Griffin scored twice, despite Miguel Tehutle putting Lakewood on the scoresheet.

Lakewood then produced a rapid second-half turnaround:

  • Efrain Garcia levelled the match.
  • Johan Rodriguez made it 3-2 after a pass from Jonathan Bravo.
  • Laureano added a fourth to create a two-goal advantage.

That shift transformed a game Lakewood had chased into one it appeared ready to control. Yet the defensive pressure never disappeared.

Laureano answers twice

Laureano’s influence defined the match. His reported first goal put Lakewood ahead, while his second arrived after Point Pleasant Boro had fought back.

Colin Leschinski reduced the deficit before the visitors reportedly found an equaliser in the 87th minute, forcing extra time. Lakewood then needed another response, and Laureano supplied it four minutes into the additional period.

For a side coming off seven straight defeats, recovering from both a half-time deficit and a late collapse carries significance. The five-goal haul also provides an attacking lift, although conceding four will remain a concern.

A platform, not a solution

The reported result would give Lakewood its second win of the season, but the wider record shows the scale of the challenge. Point Pleasant Boro is listed at 1-6, making the contest an important opportunity for both struggling teams.

The next fixture will reveal whether Laureano’s extra-time winner marks a genuine change in momentum or simply provides temporary relief. Lakewood’s ability to defend leads-and avoid another long losing run-will be the next storyline to watch.