Cleff Alexis of Elizabeth boots the winning penalty kick to beat Hunterdon Central in Thursday's North 2, Group 4 high school boys soccer final in Elizabeth. The Minutemen won 4-3 on penalty kicks after forcing overtime after a 1-1 regulation draw. 11/11/2021Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance

In the game of soccer, any one player on the field, despite their position, could have a number of different roles they play on the team.

For the forwards, their objective is to score goals and to work with both their midfielders and defenders to help pick up cleared balls, get goal kicks, and receive clearance passes from teammates.

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