FC Irlande Men 4

4ths were on the top pitch today (thanks to everyone involved in this!) and were looking for a 7th win in a row against a mid-table but dangerous opponent.

We started the game strong as always, pressed high and killed the game before half-time with 3 goals from Georges, Fabi (the goal of the season from half-pitch) and Tiago (thanks a lot 1sts for the help).
We conceded just after the start of the second half but added 2 other goals from Georges and Tiago again.

Another strong team performance today, we are still 1 point away from promotion so let’s continue winning and see if Virginal drops points in the promotion race.

5-2 win.
Motm Tiago.

The match started in the worst possible way for the team in green. Just five minutes in, Blue Thrills delivered a cross from the wing that was met with a header and buried into the net to make it 1–0. Despite the early setback, the Irlande players kept their composure, stood their ground, and gradually took control of the game.

Their response came through a moment of brilliance. Fabi produced a beautiful trivela cross that found the towering Lebanese striker George, whose powerful header leveled the match at 1–1. By halftime, FC Irlande 4 were firmly in charge of the tempo and looking the more dangerous side.

The second half followed a similar script. Blue Thrills started strongly and controlled the opening period after the break, yet the green defense held solid under pressure. As the match progressed, FC Irlande 4 began creating chances and finished the game with four clear opportunities.

The decisive moment arrived when a ball dropped into the middle of the box. Fabi controlled it calmly, shifted it into space, and shot to seal a vital win and secure all three points.

Final Score: Blue Thrills 1–2 FC Irlande 4
Man of the Match: Fabi ⚽🔥

A hard-fought 1–0 win built on a strong team performance against a tough, physical opponent. The first half was evenly balanced, with both sides sharing the chances. After the break, our quality began to show, and a brilliant pass from Andrea set up Karim, who calmly finished into the top-left corner to secure a well-deserved victory.

MotM Andrea

4ths were looking for a 4ths win in a row today against our friends.
The opposition is a team managed by Kevin, one of our ex-player and we have very good relationship with them.
It was very pleasant to not play for once one of these tense and kind of war abssa games.
Anyway, we still had a game to win and exact same as last weekend Costi gave us an early lead with a header on a corner for his 7th season goal.
Crucial moment of the game happend just some minutes after when Matteo magically saved a penalty, and Lucas scored his some minutes after for the 2-0.
2nd half was all under control, we gave good minutes to everyone and added 2 goals by Dario and Lorenzo.

3 points, 4 wins in a row, no cards. Only bad point, a possible ACL injury for Benoit…

Motm Matteo

Match Report:

Result: Fourths 2 – 1 Virginal

The Fourths returned to action at home in Nossegem with a strong performance and their first victory of the season against Virginal. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was positive, the team warmed up well, and the players were highly motivated to get back on track.

First Half

The match started under our control, with solid possession and good movement across the field. Unfortunately, after just five minutes, Benedetto had to leave the pitch due to an injury, with Ben V coming on as a substitute. Despite the early setback, the team maintained dominance, creating several opportunities.

The first major chance came from a corner when Benoit was close to scoring with a header. The breakthrough finally arrived when Alberto made a brilliant run, beating the defender and finishing calmly to score the first goal of the season for the Fourths.

The second goal followed soon after: a defensive mistake from Virginal allowed Alberto to pounce like a true striker, chasing down the loose ball and firing home for his brace. We went into halftime with a 2-0 lead and a confident performance.

Second Half

After the break, Ben V was substituted for Alex, making his debut after returning to Brussels. Andrea moved out to the wing as the team looked to maintain control.

However, Virginal began to grow into the game, pushing higher and creating more pressure. In a moment of individual skill, one of their players dribbled past two defenders and unleashed a long-range strike that Matteo couldn’t keep out, reducing the score to 2-1.

As the game wore on, injuries disrupted our rhythm: Iacopo and later Leo had to leave the pitch, forcing Roman and Alex to fill in. With tired legs in midfield, we dropped deeper and struggled to maintain the same intensity. Virginal pressed hard until the final whistle, but the Fourths held on to secure all three points.

Final Thoughts

It wasn’t the smoothest ending to the match, but the team showed determination to earn the first win of the season. Alberto’s brace and a strong first-half performance made the difference, giving the Fourths a much-needed boost of confidence moving forward.