FCI Saint Patrick’s day Event at the Funky Monkey on Saturday 16th March. Festivities start at 17.00
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FC Irlande
We are an international, Irish amateur football club based in Brussels, Belgium. With three women’s teams, four men’s teams, and two vets’ teams, we are one of the biggest amateur sports clubs in Brussels! We pride ourselves on our diversity and with players from over 50 countries around the world, FC Irlande is truly your home away from home!
Every weekend, we take to the pitch to defend our famous green jerseys. We play with a spirit of fairness, competitiveness, fun and camaraderie on and off the pitch! Not only do we get to make friends but we also discover some of the delightful and sometimes quirky places in and around Europe’s capital. Brussels.
If you’re interested in joining our family then don’t hesitate to get in touch and become a member of this fantastic community!
Recent Results
Latest results, Mar 16, 2024
FC Irlande Men 3
FC Irlande Men 3
VSBleu-blanc (ent)r.
The thirds took on Bleu Blanc on a lovely spring afternoon, looking for revenge after being beaten 1-0 by their opponents in the reverse fixture. The thirds settled into the game quickly, controlling the game against 10 men for the first 5 minutes until the 11th Bleu Blanc player arrived. We showed more promise in the first half and came close from several corners and some good interplay on the wings. After going in 0-0 at half time, the team were confident in their game plan and stuck to it knowing they’d be playing downhill in the second half. Nikos came close several times with headers from corners. After some tidy passing on the left, Cillian played Timo through for a one on one and he finished into the bottom corner despite the goalkeeper’s best efforts. After several more chances, we couldn’t get a second and a tight last 10 minutes followed. With a red card for them and Liam getting a second yellow, the match finished 1-0. A well deserved win for the thirds who are now 5 unbeaten. Timo MOTM
Bleu-blanc (ent)r.
FC Irlande Men 2
FC Irlande Men 2
VSAmbiance Auderghem 1
After coming back from 2-0 down to win 5-4 against Ambiance Auderghem in the away fixture 4-5, Men 2 again used this winning formula to pull off a stunning victory at home. A sloppy opening goal for the visitors summed up a pretty woeful first half for the BIG.
Despite a big team talk and some tactical changes at the break, the 2nd half immediately delivered a 2nd goal for the visitors, via a sumptuous daisy cutter that snuck in at the near post.
Everyone on the pitch knew that 2-0 was far from game over.
A hatty from stricken striker Joao saved the day away and it was Lolo with the heroics at home, a finely crafted treble for him to continue his purple patch and turn the tie on its head. Neil and Brioche among the providers. Benji stuck away a cross from John-Simon to confirm the remontada, 4-2 and surely game over? No! Another late gift arrived for Ambiance to keep the game interesting, this time from Papi Claus, but it was nothing more than that. Big 4-3 win, back to winning ways and title hopes well and truly alive. MOTM Lolo ⌚️
Ambiance Auderghem 1
FC Irlande Men 4
Celtic Roosters
Sporting Du Pays De Charleroi B
FC Irlande Ladies 1
FC Irlande Vets 2
FC Irlande Vets 2
VSNivelles CS 2
For the third time in a row Vets2 were facing the top of the league. No idea how it’s possible but I guess ABSSA.
The bye of the firsts created a trickle down which saw us a few shirts, and it was needed with lots of regulars missing.
First half was even, and dare we say that we had the upper hand with David owning the midfield. We had a few good chances but no outcome. The scored from nothing and half time was one down. A couple of changes half time, but it was not enough to fill the crater after David who went over to the other game to guide his troops.
Second half was not as good as the first, but we kept fighting to the end. The opposition need to get some lessons in fair play, but their antics did not affect the result so no further thoughts about that.
Special thanks to Pascal for reffing second half.
MOTM was Fajar, but bar closed early so no round this time.
Some brave souls followed Alan’s lead to St Patrick’s evening at Funky. Prayers for everyone.
Nivelles CS 2
FC Irlande Ladies 3
FC Irlande Ladies 3
VSSC Beauvechain
On Saturday, 16 March, FC Irlande faced SC Beauvechain. The first challenge appeared already before the game itself: WHO WAS GOING TO COACH US? Luckily, Karim jumped in and coached the ladies for this game with Marianne’s help.
The first half of the match is a bit challenging as FCI concedes two goals, but FCI is willing to fight, and it fights hard. During the course of the first half, there is also a slightly controversial situation where the Beauvechain goalkeeper stops Liza from scoring with a rough tackle but avoids being sent off and gets only a yellow card. Before the first half ends, Beaty scores an outstanding goal. the trajectory of her cross ends directly inside the net.
The second half starts after a talk with the coach. FCI starts the second half with a lot of motivation and fighting spirit, but the opponent knows how to find FCI net two more times. The game ends with the result of 1-4.
This is not the result that we wanted, but we learned some things, and we never let go of our FCI spirit. Up to the next game, where we are facing FC Ronvau Chaumont.
Player of the match: Alex and Beaty
[Dakota]
SC Beauvechain
FC Irlande Men 1
Grez AJ 1
FC Irlande Vets 1
FC Irlande Vets 1
VSAmbiance Auderghem 2
Vets 1 played Auderghem Amb, with a strong-looking but still improvised team, and we lacked our usual intensity at the beginning as we let the opposition get 3 quick goals, leaving too much room for them on the flanks to put in crosses for their tall forwards to score, from there we improved, cutting the deficit to 1-3 before HT, and dominated large parts of the second half to eventually reduce the deficit to 2-3 (Rob crossing for a nice Gonçalo header) with a good quarter hour left, but a defensive mistake gifted them a fourth which proved to be the sucker punch, despite having more of the play and oppotunities at the end, we couldn’t get back on the scoresheet, our opponents now go ahead of us in the table and it feels a long way from the 9-0 drubbing we gave them in October – hopefully we get some key players back for next week’s must win match against bottom of the table Tubifoot. MoTM Sylvain
Ambiance Auderghem 2
FC Irlande Ladies 2
FC Irlande Ladies 2
VSASE. Chastre B
The FCI Ladies II decided to well celebrate the Saint Patrick’ eve with a nice and deserved victory and a really well played match against Chastre (4-2).
At 19.30, the ball was in the middle, and it was for Chastre to kick off the match. The Ladies in green immediately showed that this would not have been an easy match for Chastre and they put a strong pressure on the opponents. Lotta, Vilja and Rebecca, did not leave Chastre breathing and Chastre was not able to pass the middle of the pitch.
Few minutes after the start of the game, Jenny took the control of the ball and Chastre had to make a fault to stop her. Jenny, in charge of the free-kick, made a nice long ball which was deviated by Adina in front of the feet of Lotta who, with a perfect calm, made a nice control, fixed the goalkeeper and put the ball in the goal on the first post.
1-0 for the FCI Ladies (5’).
Few minutes later was the time of Adina. In particular good shape and with a lot of motivation, Adina decided to give headache to the opponents. With some dribbles on the rights and some on the left, she brought herself just outside the penalty and with two nice shots she brought (9’ and 12’) FCI Ladies II to the score of 3-0…
The only solution that the Chastre found was to kick long balls. On one of this long ball, Chastre took the control and shot. Mariana was ready to defend her goal and to block the shot but the ball bounced back in front of the attacker of Chastre who shot again and scored (3-1) (35’).
The referee sent the two teams to the dressing room for the break. The match started again with few changes in the lines of the FCI.
But the rules of the game imposed by the FCI did not change with the girls in green always pushing and Chastre struggling to create some opportunities.
At 86’, Lotta took the ball and with a nice run on the left side of the pitch and dribbling few opponents, she entered in the area and made a perfect pass to Vilja (coming from behind and making herself free from any markings) who with a solid shot put the ball in the goal (4-1).
Chastre had only the time to reduce the score (4-2) taking advantage of some confusion in the area of the FCI after a free-kick. The win is well deserved for the FCI Ladies II.
Well done FCI!
ASE. Chastre B
Upcoming fixtures
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FC Ronvau Chaumont
March 22, 2024 vsFC Irlande Ladies 3
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SC Ixelles A
March 22, 2024 vsFC Irlande Ladies 2
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Press (Amicale)
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Men 1
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Vetuso FC
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Men 2
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Brussels British 7
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Vets 2
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FC Irlande Ladies 1
March 23, 2024 vsR.FC. de Liège A
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Tubifoot
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Vets 1
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Braine Terminus FC 1
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Men 3
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Colo Colo
March 23, 2024 vsFC Irlande Men 4
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