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This weekend we headed to Charleroi with the objective of bringing back some important points.
It was a tough match against a very close team in the ranking. Despite numerous occasions on both sides, no goal was scored on this Saturday. The team did a great defensive job while Virginie honoured her first full game with a clean sheet and amazing saves.
0-0, final score. 1 point back home
Did you know that the ‘tarte au sucre’ is one of Charleroi’s specialities?
In the context of a particularly intense home match pitting FC Ireland against Sporting du Pays de Charleroi, the atmosphere was electric from the kickoff. Charleroi began the game by dominating the first few minutes, but FC Ireland didn’t give up. Instead, they reorganized with incredible determination, invoking the war cry “Geronimo,” and held on to maintain the score at a draw until halftime.
At the 47th minute, Parker, like a heroine, delivered FC Ireland by scoring an unforgettable goal. The Irish team continued to display their ferocity on the field, and in the 67th minute, Parker shone again with a brilliant play that sent the fans into a frenzy.
However, injustice struck in the 79th minute when the referee awarded a free kick to Charleroi, even though the foul was questionable. This allowed Charleroi to narrow the gap. Nevertheless, FC Ireland didn’t give up and continued to fight until the very end.
Furthermore, Charleroi’s team attitude on the field was notable, with unsportsmanlike behaviors that sparked controversy. Their coach, shouting like a madman from the sidelines, only added to the intensity of the match.
In the end, the match concluded with a 2-2 score, but FC Ireland deserved much more than that result. They proved their strength and hope to take their revenge in the return match, once again showcasing their true fighting spirit.