Jacksonville, Fla. – The FIU women's soccer team trekked up to Jacksonville University to play the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, coming away with a 3-0 victory, their second win in a row.
The Panthers did not waste any time. Junior Ashly Martinez scored the first goal for FIU at the 7:34 mark, her first score in a Panthers uniform. Senior Noemi Paquin assisted on the goal, her first of the year.
FIU did not let up and quickly added more on, with sophomore Montelene Dymond scoring her second goal in as many games during the 11th minute. The Panthers continued to bury the Dolphins, adding on one more goal before the half on a score by senior Nikole Solis, assisted by fellow senior Camille Sahirul. It is Solis's third goal of the year, with the assist being Sahirul's first of the season.
The Panthers would go into the half with a 3-0 advantage.
The second half was dominated by defense, with goalkeeper Valery Restrepo once again having a stellar game. The sophomore was credited with four saves on the afternoon in 80 minutes played. Odaliana Gomez held it down for the final 10 minutes of the match, completing the shutout for the Panthers.
FIU was all over the Dolphins' third of the field all game. Nine Panthers were able to get shots off for a total of 19 shots on the afternoon compared to Jacksonville's six. FIU had eight shots on goal in the match, led by Montelene Dymond who had three in the afternoon.
FIU was able to get in a lot of substitutes, with a season-high 21 Panthers seeing the field on Sunday afternoon.
It is the second win in a row for the Panthers who are now 3-1 on the season.
UP NEXT
FIU will stay on the road, traveling to Stetson for a matchup with the Hatters on Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. The match will not be broadcasted, but will have live stats available.
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