MIAMI – The FIU men's soccer team secured a 2-0 shutout victory over FGCU on Thursday night at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium.
 
On a drizzly Miami evening, the Panthers (3-2-2) dominated offensively, firing 21 total shots and a season-high 11 shots on goal en route to their second straight win and shutout.
 
FIU struck early in the eighth minute, when junior forward Pasquale Capriati pressured the Eagles' defense into an own goal after lifting a ball inside the box that deflected off an FGCU defender. The tally marked Capriati's third goal of the season, as he continues to lead the team with nine total points.
 
The Panthers continued to apply pressure with 10 first-half shots, before adding insurance in the 67th minute.

Freshman striker Johan Helan finished a feed from João Domingues, slotting home a right-footed strike to double FIU's lead. The goal was Helan's third of the season, as he has now scored in three of the last four matches. Domingues also recorded his second assist in as many games.
 
FIU tallied 11 more shots in the second half, highlighted by multiple scoring chances from Helan, Alfonso Gilleard-Soriano (2 shots on goal) and Enrique Mutsoli (3 shots on goal).
 
In net, junior goalkeeper Nigel Van Haveren recorded one save to earn his second consecutive clean sheet and the fifth shutout of his career. Defensively, David Boccuzzo, Helan, Diego Sanchez, and Owen Travis each logged 80 minutes on the pitch.
 
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FIU hosts Missouri State in the American Conference home opener on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. from Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium. It will be streamed live on ESPN+. In addition, the Panthers will wear the highly anticipated VICE uniforms.

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