FC Irlande 4ths

4ths set out early this week and brought the noise to Anderlecht. We played a strong 1st half against a decent opponent which ended in a stalemate. Directly after kickoff for the 2nd half, we attacked with pace down the left through Fran and Fabian followed up with an assist for Juan. Not much goalmouth action after until a fortunate bouncing ball fell kindly for an opponent who finished with aplomb. 4ths rallied but a chance just wouldn’t quite fall for us. A good and improved performance that unfortunately only earned 1 point. We will have to bring more noise again next week ?

FCI4 were unable to build on their first win of the season with a second, but in a spirited performance nonetheless to come back from 0-2 and then 1-3 down to earn what was on balance a well-deserved point. The point came courtesy of Juan’s second hat-trick in as many games.

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On a rainy day in Anderlecht, the sun shone through for FCI4, who routed their Polish hosts 5-1. Racing to an early 3-1 lead courtesy of 3 gifts from the ‘keeper, the boys in green kept up the pressure in the second half, and a nice goal from Costi and a sublime lobbed finish from Juan for his third of the game added a little style to the scoreline in a thoroughly deserved first victory for FCI4. Scorers on the day: Juan (3), Giuseppe, Costi.

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Excitement dissipated into pain for the 4ths, as a slow start in the baking heat cost the greens the dear, with a towering header from a corner illustrating that more practice is required on these. After time-wasting their way to half time, Fossis were able to double their lead in smash and grab fashion as the greens exerted some rare pressure early in the second half. With heads dropping and legs tiring, a third goal all but wrapped up proceedings before Delegate Stobbs rung the changes with 4 fresh faces adding some much needed pizzazz. Despite this 0 shots in target registered in what was a disappointing debut to the season. The only way is up!