The report says Zara Barber dominated the opening period, scoring a hat-trick as Mother Seton built a three-goal advantage. Ava Barber added another goal, leaving South River with a steep recovery task.
Gianna Castelhano kept South River within range before the interval, but Mother Seton’s early control appeared to put the contest firmly in its hands. Barber’s three-goal contribution also made her the match’s leading scorer, despite the eventual defeat.
South River’s response after the break was decisive. The report says the hosts scored four unanswered goals, with Gianna Castelhano adding her second, Olivia Clemente supplying a goal and an assist, and Gabriella Castelhano striking twice.
That sequence turned a three-goal deficit into a one-goal victory. Gabriella’s late finish was the defining moment, but the comeback was built on sustained pressure across the second period rather than a single piece of individual brilliance.
The goalkeeping figures underline the intensity of the match: both Reese Rega and Emily Abreu reportedly made 11 saves. South River therefore needed a major attacking surge to overcome Mother Seton’s early advantage.
The reported victory is South River’s fifth win in 11 matches, a result that could strengthen belief after such a dramatic recovery. Mother Seton, whose record reportedly moved to three wins from nine games, will have to address how a 4-1 lead became a 5-4 defeat.
South River’s next fixture will test whether the second-half response was a one-off comeback or the start of a stronger run. Mother Seton’s reaction will be just as important after surrendering four unanswered goals.