Femina White Star Woluwe B

It seems that whenever we face White Star, our referees decide to vanish. Although we were skeptical about the replacement choice (he was the bartender of the buvette, a referee for ABSSA and dad of one of our opponent’s players), he ended up being one of the best referees we have had all season!

With a slight delayed start, the game kicked off!

The beginning of the game, possession was split. In minute 6 White Star was awarded a corner. After an initial clearance, on the second phase of the set piece, they managed to score. The next couple of minutes, was a bit more of a struggle for possession. White Star seemed to be slightly more awake, and in minute 13 took this advantage. They played a free kick quickly from their second half to switch the play to the other side, giving their player ample of space to run towards our goal and score.

Our captain Parker took matters into her own hands to show what FCI is about, and in minute 17 took a amazing distance shot from outside of the half-line circle, lobbing the keeper. With this, we regained possession and played good passing football.

The second half continued, and FCI demonstrated good passing play. However, in minute 55, White Star were again given a corner, and with a great first save from our keeper, the rebound fell right into one of the White Star players (coincidentally or not? We heard after the game that the player admitted to a hand ball). With this rebound they scored. Making the score 3-1. In the 81st minute, a penalty was given to White Star, for what reason, unclear. But we all know it should not have been a penalty. And so did the universe, as the player shot the ball sky-high above the goal.

A frustrating result for the team. As it does not reflect what the team demonstrated on the pitch. This week our team really showed the growth and progress that was made, connecting the defense to the midfield, and midfield with attack. With that we were able to generate many corners and free kicks.