Javine McKnight scored twice as Florida Memorial University women’s soccer defeated Edward Waters 4-1 on Sept. 14 at Dr. Lester Brown Park in Miami Gardens, Fla. McKnight scored in the 16th and 51st minutes to help Florida Memorial build a 2-0 halftime lead and improve to 3-3 on the season.
Jennifer Canarutto assisted on McKnight’s opening goal, which came in the 16th minute. Alexia Medrano Martinez added a goal in the 20th minute to give Florida Memorial a two-goal advantage at halftime.
Edward Waters cut the deficit to 2-1 with Rose-Bertude Rosinvil’s goal in the 47th minute, assisted by Dadie Cherenfant. Florida Memorial answered four minutes later when McKnight scored her second goal of the match, with Medrano Martinez providing the assist.
Allyson Knowles completed the scoring in the 65th minute with her first collegiate goal. Emily Campos assisted on the goal as Florida Memorial restored its three-goal lead and outscored Edward Waters 2-1 in the second half.
Florida Memorial recorded 12 shots on goal, while Edward Waters had nine. Florida Memorial has outscored its opponents 20-9 this season, and all three of its wins have come by three goals or more.
Isabella Rueda started in goal for Florida Memorial and played the first half, recording three saves without allowing a goal. Isabelle Mapanao played the second half, making four saves while allowing one goal.
Florida Memorial returns Friday, Sept. 18, for a home match against Florida College at Dr. Lester Brown Park. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Source: Original report