Match Day 10:

It all started lovely …sun shining (please keep in mind it is October 31, in Belgium!), a lovely song from DJ BR(A)Ioche to put some energy in …

The game started well with Ireland managing the game but, despite some attempts from the wings (since Maccabi packed the center midfield), we were lacking this last pass to put yourself in front of the goal ….

No clear chance from either side in the first half …

The start of the second period was in our favor (with the lads trying the diagonals to try to break their pack…)

Unfortunately, on a corner, a moment of lack of focus saw the cross going through the lads unchallenged and the shortest guy since Bilbo the Hobbit coming all the way through from the edge of the box unchallenged and scoring a silly goal …0-1 down …

According to Ancient Greek philosophy (and popular knowledge by now!), you win only if you score more than you concede …

Therefore, the lads tried to go all the way to score …and, unfortunately rushing most times rather than making the ball move forward from defense to midfield, and midfield to attack …
Regardless, we had a great chance coming from Deo on the right with a clear chance for Nick to put it in …but to no avail (Mat was so pissed off he decided to kick the goalkeeper who was down for 10m…what a sissy – the goalkeeper, not Mat …well, on second thought 🧐😂)
Then came a great attack by Deo who smashed a strong shoot through the backdoors on the angle …no goal …

The rest of the game saw Ireland pushing a lot but rushing too much …no goal

0-1, loss …we did not manage to score more than we conceded (yes, that is how popular knowledge is made …repetition 🤓)

MOTM: Ryan Selfless Self (well done mate !)

Matchday 10

After the defeat in Waterloo last week, the turds were excited to play at home againts Trinquant. The vibes were up and we were looking for to bounce back from last week’s defeat. The match started with both teams trading chances, with Trinquant pushing high and crossing the ball looking for the goal while the Turds look to push back with shots from Andrea and Sylvain. Nonetheless, neither team manage to to score in the first half.

The second half got on its way and after a corner Trinquant scored to make it 0-1. The turds didnt give up and tried to push back and score and after a free kick from Nico was saved by the keeper, Ryan managed to get the second ball and score. The turds were static as the comeback was on sight, however tragedy struck almost immediately when a questionable play led to the their winger to be on a 1v1 vs Dan which he converted to make it 1-2. The turds didnt give up and push to try to get the draw but it didn’t happen. A disappointing loss but we look forward to next week with a head up and to get back to the win.

MOTM: Ryan

FC Irlande IV 0–1 Brussels British United

It was a crisp autumn day in Brussels as FC Irlande IV welcomed Brussels British United, looking to extend their unbeaten run and hold on to top spot in the league. We knew it would be a tough test against a tricky side, and so it proved.

Chances were few and far between in a scrappy, tight first half. The visitors took the lead with a through ball that found their attacker, who made no mistake in front of goal. Matteo kept FC Irlande in it with two excellent saves, while Jules came closest to an equaliser, hitting the post after the British keeper spilled Gav’s free kick.

The second half followed much the same pattern. Neither side managed to take control, and clear chances remained limited. FC Irlande pushed forward in the closing stages and piled on the pressure, but couldn’t find a way through.

A frustrating 0–1 defeat, but there’s plenty of football still to be played this season. There will be ups and downs along the way. The important thing now is to stick together, get back to work and go again next week. Together, we go again.

FC Irelande 1–1 Choule

A difficult match at home, in which we made life harder for ourselves than it needed to be.

We started rather messily, with too many misplaced passes. Unfortunately, this was a problem that followed us throughout the game: simple passes going astray, putting teammates under pressure and forcing us into unnecessary recovery runs.

Choule took advantage very early on. A quick move, built around some good first touches and fast combinations, caught us out and put them ahead.

We needed to react, raise the tempo and get back into the game. We managed to create a couple of opportunities, but our passing still wasn’t clicking. Eventually, David brought us level with a great finish, lifting the ball over the goalkeeper with a well-taken shot.

Half-time: 1–1.

In the second half, we tried to push forward and find a winning goal. However, Choule had more of the ball in the midfield, while we often found ourselves defending, holding our shape and looking for opportunities to counter-attack.

There were a couple of very good chances for us to take the lead, but we couldn’t convert them. François also made some important saves to keep the score level.

A draw, when we really needed a win. And, to be honest, a match in which we made things difficult for ourselves. The main lesson is clear: we need to improve our passing, especially in the simple situations. Losing possession too easily puts the whole team under pressure and makes us work much harder than necessary.

Double Man of the Match: David and Karl

Now we need to put this behind us and prepare for the Brazilians. It will be a completely different kind of match, and we’ll need to be ready to fight for every ball.

Keep working, Greens!

FC Irlande Ladies 3 was ready to take on one of the league’s top teams, Wavre Limal. We knew it was going to be a tough and hard fought match, something our team is familiar with.

The first action of the game came after a great combination of passes that resulted in a great shot outside the box by Anna, but Wavre’s keeper was able to stop it. Both teams had attacking opportunities, and after a couple of close calls, Wavre scored the first goal of the game the 27th minute. The first half ended 0-1.

FC Irlande had a good start to the second half, creating some opportunities, but it was unable to materialise them. The opposing team scored on minute 50 and then again on 60’. FC Irlande kept fighting, and on the 65th minute Marina scored her first golazo of the season to put us back in the match, with a great assist by El. Unfortunately, the opposing team scored five minutes later to make it 1-4. We did not give up, and this time, with 15 minutes to go it was Lea who scored with a great shot from outside the box, 2-4 for us and another assist for El.

FC Irlande fought hard, until the end, but the score did not change. Even though we did not get the result we were hoping for, we put on a great performance and proved once again that we are a tough team to beat. Shout out to Sandra for her player of the match performance.