Azure FC 1–4 FC Irelande

A much-needed win and three points for the Greens! After a difficult run, we knew how important this match was and adjusted our approach accordingly.

We started on the right foot, moving the ball from left to right and keeping our defensive block compact. We pressed only once Azure crossed the halfway their side, avoiding unnecessary risks behind our defence and looking to attack quickly whenever we recovered possession.

We created some good opportunities. Gonçalo, assisted by Matt, found himself in the box but his shot went narrowly wide of the post.

Against the run of play, Azure managed to score. But this time, the Greens did not lose their heads. We kept playing, pushed forward and found the equaliser from a corner. Under pressure from Fernando, an Azure defender put the ball into his own net.

Francois also made a great save to keep us in the game. Then came another corner from David. The Azure goalkeeper failed to hold the ball under Fernando’s pressure, and it fell onto Gonçalo’s body, which sent it into the net for our second goal. Fernando was still on the floor behind the play, and the ball also touched his back on its way in. A rather unusual goal, but one that put the Greens ahead 1–2 before half-time!

In the second half, we showed patience and continued to circulate the ball, knowing that a third goal would give us more security. Matt delivered it after some excellent work from David, who provided the assist.

With Azure forced to take more risks, we found space for another counterattack. Quick passing put Gonçalo through, facing the goalkeeper outside the box. He calmly lobbed him to make it 1–4 and seal the match.

During the game we also had two dangerous situations that hit the post, showing that we were getting creating chances.

A very important victory, built on patience, discipline and the right attitude after conceding first. We finally get the three points we needed, and this is something we must build on in the coming matches.

Well done, Greens! Keep fighting! 💚⚽