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TEANECK, N.J. – FDU (8-2-3, 6-0-0) got an important 2-1 victory over fellow NEC contender, Wagner (5-7-2, 4-2-0) in Teaneck on Thursday. Freshman Andrea Araujo scored both goals for the Knights on the evening. The NEC leaders have not suffered a defeat in their last 11 matches. 
 
Coach Eric Teepe praised Araujo after the match, stating that "Andrea has gradually gotten better each and every day. She's always one of the hardest working in training. Now, we're seeing the benefits."

In a contest between two of the best teams in the conference, FDU controlled the pace early. Daniela Peschetti nearly gave FDU another early lead, rattling the crossbar just two minutes into the match. It didn't take much longer for FDU to break through. In the 18^th minute, Andrea Araujo got her first of the night. Ana Salas met Marina Burzaco's cross with a shot that hit the crossbar, and Araujo tapped home the rebound.
 
The half continued to be dominated by FDU, out shooting Wagner 7 to 2, but they were unable to break through again before the break.
 
The Knights doubled their lead early in the second half. Araujo once again found the back of the net, but this time in spectacular fashion. Her effort from outside of the box curled into the top right corner and gave the Knights an all-important two-goal lead. This double for Araujo matched her career total before this game, getting her to four goals on the season.
 
Wagner struck back quickly to keep within touching distance. In the 59^th minute, Kelly Gallagher got her first goal of the season with a fantastic effort from outside the box which found the bottom right corner. The goal cut FDU's lead to 2-1, but the Knights held on to secure all three points and improve to 6-0-0 in NEC play. This also takes FDU's home record to 6-0-0 on the season.
 
The Knights will next be in action in West Haven, Connecticut, in another NEC match up against New Haven on Sunday, October 18.
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