RFC Saint-Michel B

On Saturday, 16 November, FC Irlande Ladies III faces RFC Saint-Michel.

The match starts on the wrong foot for FCI. Taking advantage of an FCI’s distraction, Saint-Michel finds the right space to cut the defensive line and scores the opening goal after only two minutes. This immediate goal does not demoralise FCI. The speed of the three attacking players, Beaty, Ida and Roxanne presents a danger for Saint-Michel’s defence allowing FCI to arrive at the opponent’s penalty area easily but, as in previous matches, a determined shot towards the goal is missing. A loose ball in the penalty area does not find a decisive deflection or touch to outwit the goalie and equalise the match. Goal missed, goal taken: from a corner kick, Saint-Michel scores the second goal at 30’. Despite FCI’s offensive effort, the first half ends 2-0.

Encouraged by the good performance of the first part of the match, FCI enters the pitch for the second half motivated to worry Saint-Michel and score. For the entire half, FCI puts constantly under pressure the opponent aiming to score the goal that would re-open the match. An excellent through ball that puts Clémence alone in front of the goalie but the shot is too central to pass. The massive effort and performance of the second half does not pay off and the 2-0 result closes the match.

Overall it was a positive match for the team that played with an unusual offensive proactivity

and for the first time in a long time, we had more chances to score than the opponent. Sadly, goals are still missing, so becoming more clinical and cold in front of the goal is essential. Ladies II victory, dogs, pizza and love stories cheer up part of the team in post-match.

Player (s) of the match: Alex and Sophie