FORT MYERS, Florida (Feb. 21, 2021) - The FIU women's soccer team kept things close for much of the way against FGCU on Sunday, but the Panthers fell in the end by a score of 3-0 on the road.
FIU's record now stands at 2-3 on the season, while FGCU improves to 2-0-2.
The Panthers trailed by a score of 1-0 in the opening period after an early goal from FGCU. FIU saw shot attempts from
Carmen Marin and
Laia Muñoz Danon in the first half, with Marin firing one on-goal. Goalkeeper
Christina Velazquez nabbed four saves before the break to keep the Eagles from extending their lead.
FIU kept the match within reach in the second half until FGCU was able to tack on two more goals at the 65th and 73rd minute-marks.
Sydney Amparo,
Charity O'Neal, and
Sophia Vilar all logged shot attempts in the closing half, with Velazquez hauling in two more saves.
UP NEXT
After having their contest against Marshall on Feb. 25 postponed, the Panthers will have a long break off until they travel to face WKU on Thursday, Mar. 4. First kick against the Hilltoppers is slated for 6 p.m. in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
FAN ATTENDANCE
Due to physical distancing requirements, the total capacity at FIU Athletics events will be reduced this season. FIU's soccer games will be limited to 200 fans this spring due to the COVID-19 repopulation plan. For more information on tickets, including student ticketing, call 305-FIU-GAME or visit
here.
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