FNU Player dribbling the ball during the gameMIAMI GARDENS, FL – Florida National University women’s soccer team (3-5-1) defeated Florida Memorial University (0-6) 5-2. The match was played at the Emmanuel Sanon Soccer Park , Miami, FL. With the win, FNU improves its record (3-5-1) on the year while Florida Memorial University falls to 0-6 on the season.

BOX SCORE

INSIDE THE MATCH UP:

  • Score: Florida National University 5 x 2 Florida Memorial University
  • Records: Florida National (3-5-1), Florida Memorial University (0-6).
  • Location: Emmanuel Sanon Soccer Park | Miami, Florida.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Florida National Dominated the game Scoring 4 goals in the first half.
  • Jurema Magalhaes Scored the first goal of the match.
  • FMU scored with Laura Reina to tie the match 1-1.
  • Mickaela Crespo put FNU one more time in advantage with a beautiful goal.
  • Florida Memorial tied the match again with Diviana D’Cesare but Mery J Yanez and Juliana Oliveira scored 2 goals in the last 5 minutes of the first half.
  • Mickaela Crespo scored one more goal in the beginning of the second half assisted by Bethania Cruz.
  • Furthermore, Florida National University lead the game in shots (23-10), shots on goal (10-7), corner kicks (2-1) while FMU led in and saves (6-5).
  • The last time these two teams confronted each other, the game ended in a tie, with both schools scoring one goal.
  • Florida Memorial University Lions remain winless with a record of 0-6.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:

  • FNU record is now 3-5-1 in the season.
  • FNU recorded its first win on the road this season.
  • Florida National University out-shot FMU, 19-13.

WHAT’S NEXT

The Lady Conquistadors will now face NAIA #2 in the Nation Keiser University Sea-hawks on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. at West Palm Beach, FL .

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Ruy Castelo Branco – FNU – Sports Information Director