On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the 2-2 Roselle Park Panthers (NJ) varsity soccer team will face the 6-4-1 Brearley Bears (Kenilworth, NJ) in a neutral-site playoff match. This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – Central Jersey Group 1 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: New Jersey High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Roselle Park vs Brearley
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – Central Jersey Group 1
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Game preview: Roselle Park vs Brearley

As the 2024-2025 season progresses, Brearley and Roselle Park have shown distinct patterns in their performance. The teams have faced off against some common opponents and will look to build on their experiences moving forward. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ rankings, records, and key stats.

Brearley (24-25 Season Overview)

Brearley’s season record stands at 6-4-1 overall, with a win percentage of .591. The team has been strong at home, with a 2-1-1 record, and solid on neutral ground, where they remain undefeated (2-0). However, their away performances have been a challenge, with a 2-3 record. Brearley has scored 17 goals while conceding 16, with an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Roselle Park (24-25 Season Overview)

Roselle Park has had a more modest performance, recording a 2-2 overall record with a win percentage of .500. The team has not yet seen success at home, but their neutral-site performances have been strong with a 2-0 record. With 7 goals scored and 15 goals conceded, Roselle Park averages 1.8 goals per game.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

Both teams have faced off against several common opponents this season, offering insight into how they compare against shared competition.

• Brearley vs. Summit: On 9/10/24, Brearley played Summit away and lost 2-0.
• Roselle Park vs. Summit: Roselle Park’s encounter with Summit on 9/26/24 also ended in a loss, but the margin was larger, with a 7-1 defeat.

In the case of Metuchen:

• Brearley vs. Metuchen: The game on 10/29/24 has not yet occurred for Brearley.
• Roselle Park vs. Metuchen: On 10/7/24, Roselle Park faced Metuchen but the result is not indicated in the record.

This suggests that while both teams struggle against some tough competition, Brearley has had a slightly more competitive season overall.

Record Breakdown

• Overall Record:
  • Brearley: 6-4-1
  • Roselle Park: 2-2
• League Performance:
  • Brearley: 2-2
  • Roselle Park: 0-0 (yet to play league games)
• Non-League Record:
  • Brearley: 4-4-1
  • Roselle Park: 0-2
• Head-to-Head Record:
  • Brearley: 0-0
  • Roselle Park: 0-1
• Home and Away Stats:
  • Brearley: 2-1-1 at home, 2-3 away, 2-0 on neutral ground
  • Roselle Park: 0-0 at home, 0-2 away, 2-0 on neutral ground

Team Scoring Averages

• Brearley: Averaging 1.5 goals per game, with a defensive average of 1.5 goals allowed.
• Roselle Park: Averaging 1.8 goals per game, but conceding 3.75 goals per game.

Playoff Picture

• Brearley: 2-0 in playoff games, which could indicate a strong postseason presence if they continue to build momentum.
• Roselle Park: 0-0, with no playoff games yet.

Conclusion

Brearley seems to be the stronger team overall, with a better record both at home and in neutral-site games. Their performance against common opponents has also shown they are competitive, even if they’ve struggled at times. Roselle Park, while having a strong neutral-ground record, has room for improvement, particularly in their away games. As the season progresses, both teams will look to leverage their strengths and improve their weaknesses.