Dwyer boys soccer was victorious on Tuesday night, defeating Oviedo by a narrow 1-0 score margin to advance to the regional semifinals.

The win avenged last year's regional quarterfinals loss and gives the Panthers an opportunity to get back to the regional championship, which they last did in the 2021-2022 season.

While Dwyer (13-5-2) might lack a go-to scoring threat -- the team doesn't have a single player with double-digit goals -- the Panthers rely on exceptional front-to-back play and a defense capable of shutting even the best teams down.

That mantra on both offense and defense was seen in Tuesday's victory.

"We built up out of the back," head coach Ahmad Abukhalil said of his team's goal. "Got the ball out to Alex Morel on the right-hand side. He put a ball into the box for Jayson Lugosi, Jason took on his man, dribbled into the box, had a shot, the ball spilled out to Oliver [Robbins], and he ticked it home."

It was the ninth goal of the season for Robbins', a team high.

That mantra is also showcased by Abukhalil's selection of captains, Josh Vincent in goal and William Powell in the midfield.

"They've been great leaders by example," Abukhalil said. "They know when to push their teammates. They know when to take over the game when they need to. And I thin those two have just been the catalysts for us."

Lucas Cohen, Jake Cook, and Lex Tendrich are three more seniors on a roster dominated by upperclassmen that shined, on defense in particular, during the regional quarterfinals win.

While Abukhalil would like to see a more consistent attacking display from his troops, it's hard to argue with results -- and the results state that teams are having a very tough time scoring on the Panthers.

Dwyer is allowing, on average, just one goal per game, and the Panthers defense has been especially resistant during the team's playoff run, collecting three straight postseason shutouts.

While that task might sound tougher to re-enact against top-seeded Viera on Friday, Dwyer is not without a collection of clutch moments during big games in a season where the schedule has not done the team any favors.

"There were a lot of games that tested the character of our team," Abukhalil said. "We had a last-minute winner against Jensen Beach. Same thing with Centennial; that game ended up going down to the last minute. We had great games against teams like American Heritage-Plantation and American Heritage-Delray."

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"All of those games helped us prepare for games like this, where it's not the prettiest, but the result is all that matters," Abukhalil continued.

More results from Palm Beach County soccer

Boys

Royal Palm 1, Centennial 0

Royal Palm's Sebastian Montes scored the game's lone goal with 15 minutes remaining in the contest, setting up a regional semifinals matchup against undefeated Boca on Friday at 8 p.m.

Boca Raton 5, John I. Leonard 0

Boca unleashed a scoring frenzy in their regional quarterfinals victory, setting up a rematch against Royal Palm Beach, whom they defeated in last year's regional tournament. The game will be on Friday at 8 p.m.

Olympic Heights 2, Jupiter 1

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Olympic Heights got goals from Guilhermee Pes and Leo Burguete, plus a penalty save from Antonio Andrade in an upset victory over Jupiter, whose lone goal came from Brennan Sims. The Lions will play at Celebration on Friday at 7 p.m.

Celebration 2, Palm Beach Central 0

Girls

West Boca Raton 1, Martin County 0

Giovana Canali scored the lone goal in a tight game, assisted by Erin Hill. The Bulls handed Martin County just its second loss of the season behind strong defensive efforts by Sophia Biggs and Talia Badalamente in goal to advance to the regional semifinals against Viera on Friday at 5 p.m.

Jupiter 2, Spanish River 1

Jupiter edged out Spanish River in a tight victory on Tuesday, setting up a Palm Beach County regional semifinal against Boca on Friday at 5 p.m.

Boca Raton 6, Celebration 0

Boca was lethal in the final third on Tuesday, finding the back of the net six times to set up a regional semifinals match against Jupiter on Friday at 5 p.m.

Wellington 3, Olympic Heights 0

Wellington shut-out Olympic Heights to set up a regional semifinals match, which they will host against Treasure Coast on Friday at 7 p.m.

George Jenkins 2, Seminole Ridge 1

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Regional soccer: Dwyer boys headline series of close Tuesday wins