Florida National University men’s soccer lost 4-1 to St. Thomas University on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. David Luque Rivero scored Florida National’s lone goal in the 86th minute, his fifth of the season. Florida National entered the match 3-3-0, while St. Thomas University entered 2-3-0.
St. Thomas University builds halftime lead
St. Thomas University took a 3-0 lead into halftime after scoring in the fourth, 23rd and 40th minutes. Lucas Caferra opened the scoring with an assist from Juan Braz, who then headed in the second goal off a delivery from Julien Laborde. Julian Ramirez scored the third goal in the 40th minute, assisted by Thiago Patto.
Florida National recorded one shot in the first half compared with five for St. Thomas University. Pacheco started in goal for Florida National and made no saves on the five shots he faced. Julien Laborde added St. Thomas University’s fourth goal less than a minute into the second half.
Luque Rivero ends shutout bid
Luque Rivero scored in the 86th minute to put Florida National on the board. Dylan Robert Ray Frank Gibbs assisted on the goal, which was Luque Rivero’s fifth of the season. Vitor Caetano Pedrosa made three saves after taking over in goal for the second half.
Florida National finished with three shots on goal, while St. Thomas University had seven. The result dropped Florida National to 3-8-4 against St. Thomas University since 2015. Florida National will host New College of Florida at Milander Park on September 16, 2026, at noon.
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