Match Report:
FC Irlande Ladies 2 VS
BX. Brussels A
On Saturday evening, FCI Ladies 2 prepared to meet BX Brussels at our home pitch in Auderghem. Knowing this was going to be a tough match, given the BX top position in the league, we prepared for the game with both determination and excitement. As we had managed to win a draw against BX away, we knew we had all the opportunities to get some points from this game and – of course – were eager to show our best efforts for our home supporters!
Game starts and we manage to play nicely according to the two key instructions given by Sunny, stepping in as head coach in Martin’s absence: control the midfield and focus on the counter attacks! The new formation without wingers requires some adaptation, but we keep the tempo up and give BX little space and time to surprise us. Despite these good efforts, a while in to the first half, a BX player shows off her good shot and manages to score 0-1. We continue pressuring and BX rarely gets a chance to come close to the goal. A long ball, nevertheless, surprises us and BX manages to score 0-2 (from offside, however, based on the records by many observers!).
All this does not put us down but instead we come out to the second half with even stronger determination. In addition to good pressure, we build up the game through lovely passing combinations to the extent that Jenny shouts out WOW in admiration of her teammates! Our pressure and tough attitude seem to bother some of the players, as they shout and complain to the referee. FCI Ladies instead keep a good vibe all the way through the second half, and we manage to come off the pitch relatively satisfied. A lost game is of course never great. Still, this could almost be seen as a mental win, as we played on and improved our game despite some of the setbacks. Let’s keep this good attitude up and show how far it will take us!
Match Report:
BX. Brussels A VS
FC Irlande Ladies 2
It was an unseasonably bright, but blustery day when FCI took on Bx Brussels last Sunday afternoon. The sun was shining and the referee supported the sunglasses regulation, so FCI was off to a good start.
For the first quarter, FCI maintained a defensive posture, aiming to lock down the midfield. The play was intense and dynamic from both sides, with lots of movement coming from the back up the pitch. On a counterattack in the 30th minute, Bx managed to score off a cross from the right side of the pitch. FCI did not relent, though, and finished the first half strongly.
Things got heated in the second half, with more fouls and physical play. 2 yellow cards were issued to Bx and FCI created some chances off the free kicks and managed to tie the match with a penalty kick straight into the net by Pri. With 25 minutes to go, FCI kept up the intensity but neither team was able to secure another goal, leaving the final result a draw at 1-1. Taking home 1 point, FCI forges onward to the next victory!