On Sunday, 12 April, FC Irlande Ladies III faces RCS Brainois in the last match of the season. 

Brainois starts the match with ball possession and immediately tries to breach FCI’s defence with a long ball. FCI recovers the ball and takes control of the game. Just five minutes in, Marina, assisted by Sophie, opens the scoring. FCI goes close to double the lead on multiple occasions, but the ball does not want to go in. But at 32’, El scores what probably deserves the award as the most stunning goal of the season, a spectacular bicycle kick that takes everyone by surprise, especially Brainois’ goalie. It takes five other minutes for FCI to score their third goal of the match: from a throw-in, Maz reaches Zoe, who controls the ball, turns and fires it into the net. A few minutes later, the most dramatic moment of the match arrives. Sophie, after attempting to arrive at the ball, collapses on the ground due to a knee injury and is forced to leave the pitch in an ambulance, receiving a guard of honour from the opponent. As soon as the match restarts, FCI scores again, with Marina netting her second goal, assisted this time by Zoe. This fourth goal closes the first half with a commanding 4-0 lead for FCI.

In the second half, FCI keeps dominating the match, but it does not convert this dominance into more goals. While Brainois is not able to worry FCI with their attacking actions. Despite this, Brainois scores a consolation goal that put the final score at 4-1. 

First of all, smooth recovery to Sophie, hoping she will be back with us really soon. We close the last part of the season with a 5-game unbeaten run and great team performances that showed the technical and mental strength of the team. It was a season different from the previous ones in which we could play, score, and chant so many shalalalas.

The team welcomed the league leaders with the clear intention of maintaining their unbeaten run at home and throughout 2026, while also enjoying the confidence of having already achieved their main objectives this season. After a strong second half of the campaign, where the girls have shown they can compete with the best, they approached the match with nothing to lose and plenty to gain

The first half was excellent. The team denied the opponents any chance to play, not allowing a single shot on goal. Their only option was long balls, which the defense dealt with perfectly. There were opportunities from corners and a couple of close-range efforts for our girls, but the finishing touch was missing. The team went into halftime at 0–0 with a very positive feeling.

In the second half, Mouscronnois, knowing they needed a win to secure the title, came out stronger, playing with high intensity and putting the team under pressure. A slightly slow start saw the girls concede shortly after the restart. After that, the team reacted and improved, though they couldn’t regain the same level of control as in the first half.

Despite continuing to push forward through set pieces and attacking moves, another long ball in behind led to the second goal, with the striker finishing a well-placed cross. The team had one final chance, but the opposing goalkeeper made an excellent save. The match ended with the first defeat of 2026.

This result does not overshadow what has been an excellent season and second half of the campaign. The team secured safety earlier than ever before and has already set a record points tally in the league. With two matches remaining, they will look to finish as high as possible.

On Saturday, 28 March, FC Irlande Ladies III faces the top of the league, Lions Leopold Uccle, for the last away match of the season. 

FCI starts the match with the clear instruction of staying compact to close the space to the opponent. Uccle has more control of the game, putting FCI under attacking pressure. Despite Uccle finding some shots, FCI’s composure and focus prevent Uccle from converting the attacking pressure into goals. Around 20 minutes into the game, the episode that can change the game arrives. The referee whistles a penalty for Uccle. Uccle’s striker goes on the penalty spot, shoots and hits the bar with the ball finishing outside. With one match left in the season, no opponent has succeeded in scoring a penalty against FCI. Wondering which spell Ana is using against them. As the match continues, frustration is spreading among Uccle’s lines. In the attacking phase, FCI creates some actions and collects some corners, but not enough to worry Uccle. The first half finishes 0-0.

As the second half starts, it will be expected that the team at the top of the league will put everything on the pitch to win the game. However, FCI continues to prevent them from finding the goal and goes close to scoring, first with Nelly, who anticipates the goalie and defers and touches the ball to direct it into the net. Uccle’s defender arrives just in time to avoid the goal, but the rejected ball ends on Anna’s feet, who, from a difficult angle, almost scores. At 84’, Uccle passes the FCI’s line, launching Uccle’s striker in the penalty area, who doesn’t miss. A cheering crowd and loud music welcome Uccle’s goal, already anticipating what seems a guaranteed victory. But, as always, FCI does not give up, and with nothing to lose, goes forward. At 89’, Uccle’s goalie thinks that it is a good idea to go out of the box with the ball at her feet and perform ineffective dribbling moves. El pressures the goalie and pushes the ball away from her, arriving at Anna’s feet, who this time finds the back of the net. Last few minutes of suffering for FCI that stops the last wave of Uccle’s attack. The match finishes 1-1.

An important point against the first of the league, not for the final ranking, but to show once again the determination and focus of the team, even in difficult moments. This streak of four consecutive unbeaten matches represents a sound base to build on for next season.