Green Devils

3rds travelled to bottom of the league Green Devils on a good run of form with two wins and a draw in the last three games.

MOTM of course to the hatrick hero Shane

On a cold and windy day, resembling classic Nossegem conditions, FC Irlande took to the pitch with determination. Although they started slowly, they managed to create some promising opportunities. However, a noticeable area for improvement was their high foul count, something they would need to address in the second half.

Around the midway point of the first half, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as Scott had to be substituted due to a head injury. It happened when he attempted to regain possession of a loose ball but was ruthlessly pushed headfirst into the fence by an opposing defender. Stepping into Scott’s shoes, Nazim quickly made an impact. He connected with Shane’s precise low cross to bury the ball into the bottom corner, putting FC Irlande in the lead.

As the teams regrouped for the second half, Shane once again proved instrumental. A well-placed cross from him was unintentionally handled by a defender, leading to a penalty kick. Shane assumed responsibility and confidently slotted the ball into the bottom corner, extending FC Irlande’s lead to 2-0.

In the later stages of the match, Joe was subbed in and showcased his agility by elegantly shimmying past an opponent to create a goal-scoring opportunity. Although his initial shot was saved, Gav was quick to pounce on the rebound, securing a comfortable 3-0 lead for FC Irlande.

Despite their dominance, FC Irlande conceded a penalty following a corner, when the ball ricocheted off one of their players’ hands within the box. This allowed the opposing team to pull one back, making it 3-1.

In the end, FC Irlande’s strong performance in challenging weather conditions secured them a well-deserved victory. Their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and work on reducing fouls will surely be valuable lessons moving forward.