LAKE WALES, Fla. | Florida Memorial University returns to the win column, following a 3-1 victory over Warner on the road for their first conference win of the season. The Lions controlled the first half with two goals, followed by outshooting the Royals 12-6, including the hat trick in the second half.
FMU stuck first in the 22nd minute, when junior
Frank Sanchez scored his fourth goal of the season, with assistance from freshman
Gabriel Zapata, to give FMU the lead. The Lions extended that lead in the 36th minute, when junior
Vicente Silva found the back of the net for the third time this season. In the 60th minute, Zapata scored his third goal of the season to make the match 3-0 with less than 30 minutes to go. While the Royals got on the board in the 76th minute, it wasn't;t enough as the Lions defense relegated Warner to just six second-half shots in a commanding performance in Lake Wales.
Reigning Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Juan Mora played all 90 minutes at goalkeeper. He allowed one goal, along with seven saves.
The win is the first for FMU since the season opener, moving them to 2-6-2 on the year and 1-1-1 in conference play.
The Lions return to action Saturday, October 10, for a home match against Florida Polytechnic. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Orange Bowl Field at Ives Estates Park.
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