FC Lions Leopold Uccle

On Saturday, 28 March, FC Irlande Ladies III faces the top of the league, Lions Leopold Uccle, for the last away match of the season. 

FCI starts the match with the clear instruction of staying compact to close the space to the opponent. Uccle has more control of the game, putting FCI under attacking pressure. Despite Uccle finding some shots, FCI’s composure and focus prevent Uccle from converting the attacking pressure into goals. Around 20 minutes into the game, the episode that can change the game arrives. The referee whistles a penalty for Uccle. Uccle’s striker goes on the penalty spot, shoots and hits the bar with the ball finishing outside. With one match left in the season, no opponent has succeeded in scoring a penalty against FCI. Wondering which spell Ana is using against them. As the match continues, frustration is spreading among Uccle’s lines. In the attacking phase, FCI creates some actions and collects some corners, but not enough to worry Uccle. The first half finishes 0-0.

As the second half starts, it will be expected that the team at the top of the league will put everything on the pitch to win the game. However, FCI continues to prevent them from finding the goal and goes close to scoring, first with Nelly, who anticipates the goalie and defers and touches the ball to direct it into the net. Uccle’s defender arrives just in time to avoid the goal, but the rejected ball ends on Anna’s feet, who, from a difficult angle, almost scores. At 84’, Uccle passes the FCI’s line, launching Uccle’s striker in the penalty area, who doesn’t miss. A cheering crowd and loud music welcome Uccle’s goal, already anticipating what seems a guaranteed victory. But, as always, FCI does not give up, and with nothing to lose, goes forward. At 89’, Uccle’s goalie thinks that it is a good idea to go out of the box with the ball at her feet and perform ineffective dribbling moves. El pressures the goalie and pushes the ball away from her, arriving at Anna’s feet, who this time finds the back of the net. Last few minutes of suffering for FCI that stops the last wave of Uccle’s attack. The match finishes 1-1.

An important point against the first of the league, not for the final ranking, but to show once again the determination and focus of the team, even in difficult moments. This streak of four consecutive unbeaten matches represents a sound base to build on for next season.