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Sussex Defeats Mercer in Region Opener

Sussex Defeats Mercer in Region Opener

In their NJCAA Region XIX opener, Sussex County Community College defeated Mercer County Community College in an exciting game 4-1.  Mercer opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a wonder strike from freshman Stephany Da Silva Viana.  She struck a half volley from 30 yards out into the upper 90 beat Sussex goalkeeper Katie Bertoa.  Sussex equalized within 6 minutes, though, after a strike from Carina Gasparini who was fed through by Brelyn Cusano.  7 minutes later, Jessenia Velez gave Sussex the lead after a great pass from Giovanna Castro. The rest of the half played out as a physical battle for the midfield with the teams going into the break with a 2-1 lead for Sussex.

The start of the second half saw Sussex score another goal in 17 seconds after Giovanna Castro latched onto a through-ball from Jessenia Velez.  Sussex added their last goal in the 85th minute with Giovanna Castro scoring her brace from an assist from Olivia Hudson.