CHARLOTTE, NC - Freshman forward Juan Rivas scored a pair of second-half goals to give Francis Marion University a 2-0 shutout win at Queens University of Charlotte on Friday night (Aug. 31) in men’s soccer action, handing first-year FMU head coach Kevin Varnado his first coaching win.
FMU improved to 1-2-0, while Queens fell to 1-1-1. Francis Marion will play at Pfeiffer University on Sunday at 3 p.m.
After a scoreless first half, Rivas scored off an assist from Joey Pineo in the 61st minute. His second tally, and third in the last two matches, came at the 81:39 mark thanks to a Matt Gourie assist.
FMU goalkeeper Jeremy Crooks posted his second career shutout by recording four saves. Queens outshot the Patriots 12-9, while both teams took six corner kicks.
Francis Marion Univ. at Queens University of Charlotte (Aug 31, 2007 at Unknown)
Francis Marion Univ. vs. Queens Uof Charlotte (1-1-1)
Date: Aug 31, 2007 Attendance:
Weather:
Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Francis Marion Univ. 0 2 - 2
Queens Uof Charlotte 0 0 - 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
1-0. 60:40 FMU Rivas, Juan (Pineo, Joey)
2-0. 81:39 FMU Rivas, Juan (Gourie, Matt)
Shots: Francis Marion 9, Queens 12 ; Saves: Francis Marion 4 (Crooks, Jeremy 4), Queens 5 (Williams, Dan 4; 1)
