William Paterson University Athletics

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

WAYNE, N.J. – Senior forward Julia Fiorito (Toms River, N.J./Toms River North) netted two goals to propel the William Paterson women's soccer team (3-4-3, 1-2 NJAC) to a 3-1 non-conference home victory over The City College of New York (3-4, 0-0 CUNYAC) Oct. 4 at Pioneer Soccer Park.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• In the 19th minute, junior Hailey Nelson (Elmer, N.J./A.P. Schalick) inserted the ball from the far right side of the field in front of the net to set up freshman Maria Funiciello (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley) for an easy score that put the Pioneers on top, 1-0.
• Eight minutes into the second half, junior Giovanna Stull (Parsippany, N.J./Parsippany) ripped a shot on goal that was saved. However, Fiorito came charging in tapped the ball into the back of the net to extend the William Paterson lead to two (2-0).
• The Beavers trimmed the deficit to one (2-1) with a goal in the 68th minute.
• Junior Brianna De La Cruz (Clifton, N.J./Clifton) played a ball just outside of the box in the 87th minute and Fiorito beat the oncoming goalkeeper to it before recording her second goal of the night.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Fiorito posted her second multi-goal outing of the season.
• Funiciello tallied her first career goal.
• Nelson logged her first assist of the season.
• De La Cruz notched her third assist of the year.
• Stull recorded her first collegiate helper.

 
UP NEXT:

• The Pioneers will return to conference play Saturday, Oct. 7, when they head to Galloway, N.J., for a 12:00 p.m. match against Stockton.   

 
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