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Courtesy of Habtom Keleta, M.A.Assistant Athletics Director for Communications / Sports Information Director
The Florida Memorial University men’s soccer team earned their second SUN Conference win of the season, this time defeating Ave Maria 3-1 at Dr. Lester Brown Park. The victory lifts FMU up to 2-3-1 in conference play.
The Lions got on top midway through the first half when Cesar Herrero dribbled inside the opponents’ 18-yard box, drew defenders in, then made a brilliant pass to teammate Rafael Coronado who took a one-touch shot and buried it in the back of the net for the go-ahead goal in the 28th minute.
In the second half, FMU took a two-goal lead when Carlo Lopez found Burak Cuban for a goal in the 66th minute. The Lions added an insurance goal when Cuban played an incredible ball into space as the speedster Adam Gonzalez outran defenders and played a perfect one-touch half volley that beat the Gyrenes goalkeeper.
Florida Memorial University goalkeeper Juan Mora finished with one goal allowed and two saves in the victory.
FMU returns to action on Saturday, October 19 as they travel to Hialeah, Fla. to face Florida National in non-conference competition. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. at Goodlet Park.
