It was a night of firsts for Men's Soccer as junior midfielder Ruben Pernia drove home the game-winning goal in his first varsity match on the first game of the season as DP defeated Ridge Community, 1-0, at Bill Spoone Stadium Monday night. Pernia's goal in the 30th minute was all the Panthers needed as junior goaltender Alessandro Sciagata was perfect in the cage, turning away all eight shots he faced. Credit the defensive back line of Brandon Perrotti, Dylan Smith, Francisco Sanchez and Matheus Garcia with outstanding games as well. On the JV circuit, Danny Lopes woke everyone up just ten seconds into the match with a stunning goal to give DP a 1-0 lead but Ridge Community scored on two free kicks later in the match to ...(more)