Curtis L’Ausele

After a chaotic buildup to the match (big thanks to the Neil, Tiago and Lolo), 4ths entered the final match knowing only a win would do to potentially allow us to survive in Div 3D.

On a sunny day in beautiful weather, the game started pretty evenly, with both teams vying for control of the match and not many chances created at either end.

Captain Fabi decided to alter that half way through the half and hit a shot from 30-35m into the top corner. 1-0 Irelande!

With new confidence, shortly after that Tiaho was found in a bit of space. He managed to get a shot off which the GK saved. Thankfully the rebound also fell to Tiago and he smashed the ball into the net for 2-0!
4ths continued searching for goals and, after a bit of luck, Lolo worked his way clear for a 1-on-1 but it went agonisingly wide. Shortly after, Curtis won a corner and unfortunately a free man headed home so we went in at 2-1 ahead at HT.

if anyone thought we would be nervous coming out after half time they would be wrong. Within minutes Tiago burst clear and was fouled to win a penalty which he duly put away to go 3-1 up. Then 3mins later, Lolo was out clear and managed to lib it over the GK and put us 4-1 up. Tails were up and confidence was high. 5mins later we even score again, from a throw in Lorenzo bullied his way into the box, a low cross was then tapped home by Tiago for the hat trick!

4ths then tried to consolidate their advantage. Tiredness set in a little for FCI 4ths with a penalty given away and an unfortunate goal at the near post right at the death. But we held on resolutely for a big 3points.

Final Score 3-5 to FCI4.

MotM Fabi

Unfortunately the win was ultimately in vain as Syb somehow came from behind to secure the points to send FCI4 down to Division 4 😭

4th were looking to bounce back after losing the season opener last weekend.

Unfortunately the result was not positive today again despite much more positive things today. We incorporated a few new guys today and with half a team new the 4ths struggled at first to create chances and the opponent took an early lead after a very nice volley.
We fought back and tried to come back but unfortunately got punished in a counter. Viktor gave us hope with his first goal in green and a great Costi almost gave us the equalizer at the last minute.
1-2 final score.
Motm Costi