MIAMI – The FIU men's soccer program dropped its season opener Thursday night, losing to the Seton Hall Pirates by a 1-0 decision from Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium.
 
After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Seton Hall scored the eventual game-winner in the 59^th minute on a cross to take secure the road victory.
 
The Panthers and Pirates combined for 22 shots, including 12 shots on goal. Forwards Bernardo Dos Santos Monteiro and Eduardo Mustre each logged a pair of shots on the night and played 78 minutes each Thursday night.
 
In net, goalie Nigel Van Haveren made his Panthers debut posting seven saves between the pipes including five saves in the second half alone. It marks the most saves since March 13, 2021 when Johan Peñaranda made 14 saves in a victory vs Marshall.
 
Four players played all 90 minutes on the pitch including defenders Joackim Betina, David Houja, Mathys Lefebvre and Nicolas Villalobos.

UP NEXT
The Panthers begin a three-game road swing, taking on the Stetson Hatters on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. from DeLand. It will be streamed live on ESPN+.

BAPTIST HEALTH
The 2024 FIU men's and women's soccer season is presented by Baptist Health, the official sports medicine provider of FIU Athletics 
 
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