The account says West Orange took control in the first period, with Kayla Thompson credited with the opening goal. The team then extended its advantage in the second period and protected the lead without allowing Columbia to respond.
That progression reflects a disciplined knockout performance: an early breakthrough, a second goal before the contest could swing, and a defensive structure capable of holding a clean sheet.
The reported offensive details contain a significant discrepancy. Thompson is credited with both West Orange goals, but Avery Warren also appears in the scoring record as a goalscorer.
That conflict means Thompson’s exact contribution should remain described as reported rather than settled until the official match record is checked. The 2-0 result and West Orange’s advancement are likewise based on the available account.
The defensive effort is clearer in the report. Niara Boddie is credited with eight saves, while Sophia Gomes reportedly made another save after entering the match. Together, those contributions helped West Orange preserve its advantage after taking control early.
West Orange will now face Livingston, described in the report as the tournament’s top seed. That matchup should demand more from a side that has advanced through efficiency and defensive resistance.
Livingston’s seeding gives it the stronger tournament position, but West Orange has already shown it can manage pressure in a single-elimination setting. The key question is whether the underdog can reproduce its fast start and maintain the same defensive discipline against the bracket’s leading team.
Tuesday’s quarterfinal will provide the next test-and a chance to turn a reported upset into a deeper tournament run.