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FC Irlande L1 took to the pitch this past weekend with one goal in mind—keep the winning streak alive! And while the game may not have been the prettiest at times, the ladies dug deep and found a way to secure another three points.

Right from the start, FCI had flashes of brilliance, linking up beautifully and moving the ball with purpose from back to front. The team showed their adaptability as positional shifts came thick and fast, adjusting on the fly and keeping Chastre guessing. To their credit, the visitors did well to cut off passing lanes, but they never really found a way to generate any real danger in front of goal.

Then, at the 50th minute, chaos struck. In a truly bizarre turn of events, the referee attempted to call off the game after an unidentified player (she who shall not be named, but we know who you are) claimed the pitch was too icy. Cue the sideline confusion. But after a quick huddle between the coaches, captains, and the ref, common sense prevailed—the game would go on!

That unexpected pause turned out to be just what Irlande needed. With a fresh reset, the team found their breakthrough. The ball was worked wide to Okyara, who wasted no time in delivering a pinpoint long pass over the top. Charging onto it like a seasoned striker, Rebecca made no mistake, slotting it past the keeper to put FCI up 1-0.

From there, the ladies held firm, showing resilience and composure to see out the game. With this result, FC Irlande L1 now boasts a 2-0 record in the second half of the season—momentum is well and truly on their side!

Next stop? Another three points. Let’s keep this train moving!

**Match Report: Women’s FC Irlande 1-2 A.S.E. De Chastre**

On a scorching hot day, A.S.E. De Chastre narrowly defeated Women’s FC Irlande 2-1 in a hard-fought battle. Despite Irlande dominating the majority of the game, they were unable to capitalize on their numerous chances.

From the opening whistle, FC Irlande looked the more threatening side, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Their defense was in command, and they created several opportunities from the back and forward. However, the offense lacked the precision needed to score on De Chastre.

In a match where FC Irlande were clearly the more dominant side, it was Chastre who struck first. A long ball caught Irlande’s defense off-guard, and a well-timed finish gave Chastre the lead despite Irlande’s superiority in possession.

The second half saw more of the same, with Irlande continuing to press high and create chances, but their efforts were constantly thwarted by either Chastre’s resilient defense or their own misfortune.

Midway through the second half, Chastre doubled their lead with another opportunistic goal. A defensive mix-up in the box left a Chastre player with a clear sight of goal, and she slotted the ball home to make it 2-0. It was a harsh blow to Irlande, who had controlled the majority of the game but were now staring at defeat.

Despite the two-goal deficit, FC Irlande continued to push forward in search of a way back into the match. Their perseverance was finally rewarded in the dying moments of the game, when they were awarded a penalty after a foul in the box. Up stepped Parker, who coolly converted the penalty kick, giving Irlande a glimmer of hope.

However, with only minutes remaining, Irlande were unable to complete the comeback. Despite a valiant effort in the searing heat, the match ended 2-1 in favor of A.S.E. De Chastre.