Daniela Manzo/ Contributing Writer
This weekend, the FIU Women’s Soccer team beat the Jacksonville Dolphins by a score of 2-0 in their first game of the season.
Both goals that secured the win for FIU came in the last 10 minutes in the second half. Forward Kedie Johnson scored the first goal at the 80 minute mark with an assist by midfielder Carmen Marin. The Panthers second goal was a header scored by midfielder Sophia Vilar at the 82nd minute mark with an assist by Johnson.
Throughout the game, FIU had 13 shots on goal and four on target. During the first half, seven shots were taken, with six coming in the second half. Once the Panthers were finally able to score, it was too little, too late for the Dolphins.
Meanwhile, FIU Goalkeeper Sarah Ward had three saves throughout the entire match, keeping Jacksonville off the board.
With the win, the Panthers begin the season with a 1-0 record, and now hold an overall record of 3-3 with the Dolphins. This also marks the first win for new head coach Jonathan Garbar.
FIU’s next opponent in the season is in Jacksonville against the North Florida Ospreys on Friday, February 12th at 4 pm. The Ospreys are also entering the game with a 1-0 record. FIU has not beaten North Florida since September 2015.
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