Justin Ramirez scored the games only goal as eighth-seeded Paramus defeated ninth-seeded Lodi 1-0 in the second round of the Bergen County Cup in Paramus.
Paramus (4-5-1) had a 1-0 lead at the half and was able to hold off Lodi (3-6).
Daniel Morales also had eight saves in goal for Paramus.
Paramus will face top-seeded Elmwood Park in the quarterfinal round on Sunday.
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