Hollywood, Florida -- Joshua Johnson donned the captain's arm band for the first time as a Mingoe and scored twice to power the University of The Bahamas Mingoes men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over United International College Eagle Rays in Hollywood, Florida yesterday.

Johnson, who places center back, was impressed with the way the team played and made the most of his leadership role.

"I was glad we were able to fight it through to the end," Johnson said. "As the captain I was glad I was able to step up and score two goals for the team when we badly needed it and come out with the win internationally."

Playing at Dowdy Field, UB put the Eagle Rays on their back feet early with some chances on goal. UB won a corner in the 31st minute and midfielder Kevin Thomas elected to take the kick. He kicked the ball to the far post and Johnson leapt and headed the ball in the back of the net to put his squad up 1-0.

The score remained 1-0 until the Eagle Rays won a penalty and evened the game at 1-1 in the 81st minute.

It became an offensive one as both teams were looking for the brace. Only UB got that brace as they won a free kick in the 86th minute. Newcomer Lamond Cross sent it into the Eagle Rays' 18-yard box to a leaping Johnson who headed the ball into the goal once more to give his team the 2-1 brace.

UB held on to secure the win.

They face off against each other at the Amelia Soccer Park in Hialeah, Florida tomorrow. Kick-off is 10 a.m.