SARASOTA, Fla. - New College of Florida Men's Soccer earned its first victory of the season with a 5-0 win over Florida College Friday afternoon at Bayfront Field.
Cameron Johnson and Ducamel Jeannestin each scored twice for the Mighty Banyans (1-2-1), while Guilherme Goncalvez added his first goal of the season.
Johnson finished with five points after adding an assist, and Emmanuel Beltran recorded four saves to secure NCF's first shutout of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NCF opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Micah Nelson found Johnson, who converted the opportunity for his fourth goal of the season.
Jeannestin doubled the advantage at the 25:06 mark, scoring off an assist from Matthew Dynarski to send the Mighty Banyans into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Florida College produced consecutive shots on goal early in the second half, but Beltran stopped both attempts to preserve the shutout.
NCF responded moments later when Goncalvez found the back of the net following a corner kick in the 56th minute. The goal was the first of his Mighty Banyan career and extended the lead to 3-0.
Johnson assisted Jeannestin's second goal of the match at the 84-minute mark before completing the scoring himself with 1:27 remaining. David Hospedales provided the assist on Johnson's second goal of the afternoon.
THE TURNING POINT
Florida College created its best attacking stretch early in the second half, placing two shots on goal within four seconds.
Beltran stopped both attempts before Goncalvez scored just over two minutes later, turning away the Falcons' push and extending NCF's advantage to 3-0.
The Mighty Banyans added two goals over the final six minutes to complete the shutout victory.
BY THE NUMBERS
18
Shots recorded by the Mighty Banyans.
11
NCF attempts placed on goal.
5
Goals scored by NCF, its highest total of the season.
4
Saves recorded by Beltran.
2
Goals apiece for Johnson and Jeannestin.
1
First victory and shutout of the season for the Mighty Banyans.
STAT LEADERS
Goals: Cameron Johnson - 2; Ducamel Jeannestin - 2; Guilherme Goncalvez - 1
Assists: Cameron Johnson - 1; Matthew Dynarski - 1; Micah Nelson - 1; David Hospedales - 1
Shots: Ducamel Jeannestin - 5; Cameron Johnson - 4; Micah Nelson - 2
Shots on Goal: Cameron Johnson - 4; Ducamel Jeannestin - 3; Guilherme Goncalvez - 1; Jaden Williams - 1; Oliver Wuest - 1; Peter Simmons - 1
Goalkeeper: Emmanuel Beltran - 90 minutes, 0 goals allowed, 4 saves
UP NEXT: NCF will travel to face Florida National Wednesday at 11 a.m.
