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Fairleigh Dickinson FDU (2-7-1, 2-0-1)
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Saint Francis (PA) SFU (3-6-1, 1-0-1)
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Saint Francis (PA) SFU
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Fairleigh Dickinson FDU 1 0 1
Saint Francis (PA) SFU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

FDU Draw Intense Game Against Saint Francis U (Pa.)

Loretto, Pa.- The FDU Women's soccer team (2-7-1) faced off today, September 22nd at 2PM against Saint Francis U (Pa.) (3-6-1). The game was played with high intensity and was evenly matched, ending in a 1-1 draw.  

How It Happened

1st Half 

  • In the 13' FDU opened the scoring with a corner kick taken by graduate student Madelyn Robbins. Sophomore Aitana Martínez-Montoya volleyed the ball home with a one touch finish for her fifth goal of the season.  
  • Graduate student Paula Ruess jumped to win a towering header from the second corner of the game in the 37', but the ball was cleared off the line at the last second to keep the score 1-0.  
  • FDU recorded three shots in the half while creating many chances and looking especially dangerous on set pieces.  

2nd Half  

  • SFU was able to start the second half quickly and score a goal in the 48' from a free kick scored by Claire Miko to tie the game at 1-1.  
  • In the 68' Sophomore goalkeeper Malene Nielsen made a big save coming off her line and denying the one-on-one opportunity to keep the score level.  
  • Again, in the 82' Nielsen showed off her reflexes and made an incredible kick save to keep the score knotted.  =
  • The Knights pressed high which forced SFU to make some mistakes but were not able to capitalize on their second half chances.
  • FDU battled all game and pushed for the winning goal until the last second, but the game ended in a draw.  
Quotable

"I felt we did really well in the first half keeping control of the ball and playing our style but lost a little bit of our identity in the second which ended up hurting us." Stated head coach Eric Teepe. "The team definitely battled and fought hard for the result even though we wanted a different outcome but a tie, on the road, in the conference is a solid result"  

Next Up

FDU returns to University Stadium for their first NEC home match of the year on September 25th at 12PM. The Knights will look to recover quickly for the short turnaround and be ready for their next match. You can catch the game live in Teaneck or at home where it will be broadcast live on NEC Front Row.  

Connect with FDU women's soccer on Twitter and Instagram, @FDUKnightsWSOC.

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