FC Irlande Ladies 2

L2 faced a tough challenge on the road to Wavre, battling not only a determined home side but also a depleted squad, with several players sidelined by illness and injury. Despite these challenges, the team put in an impressive performance, particularly in the first half, before ultimately succumbing to a late 2-1 defeat.

Special mention must be made about one of the L2 captains (all 3 are fantastic) – Marianne, who traveled from Mons after having played 90 minutes with L1 to support her squad in the second half.

The match began with FC Irlande Ladies fielding just 11 players, a difficult situation considering the team’s injuries and sickness. Nevertheless, they came out with energy and resilience, playing some of their best football of the season. They controlled the tempo for much of the first 45 minutes, showing excellent organization.

The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Fra’s pinpoint assist set up Isa, who calmly slotted the ball home to give FC Irlande a deserved 1-0 lead. The first half ended with FC Irlande in the lead, but they knew the battle was far from over.

The second half saw Wavre push forward more aggressively, seeking an equalizer. Despite their best efforts defending, a high ball from the Wavre’s left wing sailed over the short FCI keeper, allowing it to drop just under the crossbar and into the net for the equalizer.

As the match wore on, fatigue started to set in for FC Irlande, with many players visibly struggling. Despite their tired legs, they kept their heads up and looked for an opportunity to steal a win. Unfortunately, in the dying minutes of the game, Wavre found the decisive blow. A perfectly executed free kick, leaving the FC Irlande keeper with no chance. The final whistle blew with Wavre celebrating a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

In an exciting and dominant performance, L2 emerged as the winner with a resounding 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise, showcasing not just great football but a cool and composed attitude under pressure.

From the outset, L2 controlled the tempo of the game, displaying their trademark fluid passing and quick transitions. However, the match was marred by the aggressive tactics of Union Saint-Gilloise, who seemed more intent on going for our legs of our ladies in green, rather than the ball. Despite the rough treatment, L2 kept their focus and maintained their composure, refusing to be provoked.

Adina opened the scoring in the first half with an absolute stunner, a well-placed strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance. Rebby with a clinical finishing score the L2 second goal, once again proving too much for the opposition to handle. The L2 third goal arrived after Fra was fouled in the box, and the referee had no hesitation in awarding a penalty. Alex stepped up and converted it confidently, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 3-0. But L2 wasn’t done there. Lola added the icing on the cake with a brilliant strike late in the game, capping off the team’s amazing performance.

The defense, led by a rock-solid backline, was unshakable throughout, and goalkeeper Marina, the special guest of the night, was rarely called into action, but when she was, she gave the USG team no chance.

It was a display of both talent and mental strength, as L2 refused to be intimidated.

FC Irlande were defeated 1-3 by Lasne in a hard-fought encounter that left a bitter taste. The team put in a very nice performance. Lasne’s victory keeps them firmly in third place on the table, but FC Irlande’s performance deserves recognition. This match also marked the return of Momo to the pitch with FCI, wearing once again the beautiful green jersey.

From the first whistle, FC Irlande displayed a great level of composure and quality on the ball. Despite the pressure, FC Irlande looked calm under pressure and held their own, playing with a sense of unity and purpose that bodes well for their future matches. Lasne, however, managed to score two goals in the first half due to momentary glitches from the FCI side.

During the second half, the referee awarded Lasne a penalty that was not a penalty, putting them 0-3 ahead. Despite this setback, FC Irlande kept their heads high, with Ida eventually scoring a goal to bring L2 back into the game. Unfortunately, L2 couldn’t overcome the challenge and ended the match with a defeat.

Despite the result, FC Irlande can hold their heads high. The team played some wonderful football, with their passing and movement a joy to watch at times.

On Friday night Ladies II came up against Walhain at Auderghem – whether it was the home field advantage or the hint of warmer weather, Ladies II really took control of the game to secure their highest scoring win of the season at 5-1.

Meryl made her debut as a striker and scored two fantastic goals in the first half and another in the second. Walhain creeped back early in the second half, but Irlande hammered down and scored an additional two goals in the second half, safely securing three points.

Finally at dear Audergem our home and base, FCI faced Wavre, close fight in the table race.

First half even, no team with clear possession, Determined, perhaps a sprinkle of aggression.

FCI managed to create chances,

with Bartlett serving beautiful passes,

Wavre’s attacks came to an end,

with Mattsson showing how to defend.

In the 34th minute the referee said halt, Whistled for a free kick (without our fault).

The result was a header in our net,

We might be down, but FCI is not yet bet.

Second half FCI’s equalizer chase started, Temperatures dropped, football ain’t for the fainthearted.

Crowds were hoping for heat to reach their toes, Dessain shot on goal, ah it was so close!

Then in our penalty box a fight for the ball, In our eyes fair but the referee makes a call, Before we continue the player’s leg needs first aid, An ambulance is called and the game is delayed.

After a long wait the referee calls off the game, It is cold, it is late and more injuries is not the aim, Minutes later he seems to change his mind, This should not be possible, as rules are clearly defined.

Yet there are no answers, only drama and frustration, as the end of this is written by the Belgian Football Federation.

FCI stepped onto the pitch determined to claim all three points, fuelled by the lingering frustration of their narrow loss in the away match against Maccabi. The players, alongside the coaching staff and VP, carried an extra spark of motivation, which showed from the very first whistle.

The team started with high intensity and was quickly rewarded when Jenny confidently converted a penalty to give FCI the lead. However, the advantage was short-lived, as Maccabi struck back just a few minutes later to level the score. Undeterred, FCI pressed forward, and its efforts paid off before the break, with Pauline producing a moment of brilliance to restore the lead.

The second half saw FCI continue to impress, but Maccabi found another equalizer from a corner, setting up a tense finish. With time ticking away and multiple chances narrowly missing the mark, FCI finally broke through in the dying minutes with Gillian, displaying relentless energy and sharp precision in front of goal – netting not just one, but two late goals to seal a well-deserved victory. The win not only secured vital points but also pushed the team a step closer to the coach’s season dream of reaching 30 points.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, L2 took to the pitch against league leaders BX, prepared for a tough battle. From the first whistle, L2 showed determination, defending resolutely and matching BX with intensity. They ensured that the first half ended in a well-earned clean sheet, frustrating BX’s usually aggressive start.

The second half saw BX press harder, and despite L2’s continued fight, a couple of fortunate strikes and a sharp finish tipped the balance in their favor. The final score did not do justice to L2’s effort.

Although the result was not what the team deserved, Ladies 2 can hold their heads high. The match may have ended with a loss on the scoreboard, but the effort and pride displayed on the pitch was undeniable. The team fought tooth and nail until the final whistle against the top team in the league, their performance was a testament to their resilience and determination.

In a fiercely contested match against the traditional Brussels side White Star C, Ladies 2 once again demonstrated their resilience and determination. The match was an intense and fair battle between two sides hungry for a win, and while the scoreboard may have fluctuated throughout, the spirit of the Irlande ladies never wavered.

White Star C took the early lead, but the goal didn’t seem to rattle Ladies 2. Instead, it served as motivation. With a composed and focused mindset, the team continued to push forward, showing their trademark fighting spirit. It was clear that the deficit would not stop them from giving their all.

As the match wore on, the ladies in green grew into the game more and more, with solid possession and some promising attacking moves. The pressure paid off when they eventually found the equalizer, leveling the score at 1-1. The goal was a testament to their persistence, and it was clear that they weren’t just playing for the result, but for the pride of the green jersey.

The drama escalated in the second half when a penalty gave White Star C the chance to reclaim the lead, which they did, making it 2-1. It seemed like the momentum had shifted firmly in White Star’s favor, and when a third goal loomed, it felt like the Irlande ladies might be on the brink of defeat. However, Sara Mattson pulled off an incredible save on the line, denying White Star what seemed like a certain goal. The save was nothing short of miraculous, and it sent a wave of energy and belief through the Ladies 2 squad. With renewed purpose, the team pressed on, determined not to let this one slip away.

In a dramatic final twist, deep into stoppage time, the green ladies found the back of the net again on a corner, securing the 2-2 draw. The match ended in a well-earned point, and while they didn’t take all three, the performance was one to be proud of. L2 showed grit, resilience, and a never-say-die attitude that will carry them forward through the rest of the season.

A remarkable display from the team—this one will certainly go down as one of the most exciting and hard-fought matches of the season.

On a crisp Sunday morning, FC Irlande Ladies 2 returned to the pitch after their long Christmas break, to face off Boitsfort. The chill in the air seemed to seep into our play, as the team appeared somewhat slow from the outset. The match was marked by some chaotic play. Misplaced passes and a lack of cohesion that allowed the opposition to capitalize as they managed to break through our defenses to score a goal.

This setback served as a wake-up call – regardless of an opponent’s standing on the table, we must approach every match with a lot of focus and readiness

FC Irlande Ladies 2 faced the most talented team in the league, a side filled with skilled players who play beautiful, dynamic football. It was a tough challenge to match their level, but L2 gave everything from start to finish, showing great determination and resilience.

Despite the efforts, the result didn’t go our way. However, we fought until the final whistle, never backing down.

It was a difficult evening for FC Irlande Ladies 2, as they faced one of the top teams in the league with several key players missing. Despite their best efforts, the team struggled to match their opponents and ultimately suffered a tough defeat. Though the result was disappointing, there were many lessons learned, and the ladies in green remain focused and ready to take on the challenges ahead in the season.

On a freezing Friday evening, our ladies travelled to the beautiful village of Walhain, to meet one of their most fierce rivals in the P1 league. The Greens have learned through experience that matches against FC Walhain always are challenging – both due to the opponents strong character and the either slippery or frozen grass pitch at the Walhain stadium.

The first minutes were shaky, and the Walhain side started aggressively from minute 1. Our ladies in green struggled to get control of the ball, and the opponents scored on a surprising through ball in the 16th minute.

This was a wake-up alarm for our FCI Ladies, who sharpened up immediately and countered with a quick attack – resulting in Alex scoring with a strong shot in the 18th minute.

The match continued with a lot of back and forth between the teams, while the natural grass got more and more frozen. The atmosphere on the pitch, on the other hand, turned into the opposite. The greens kept up a strong physical fight, while trying to ignore the attempts from the Walhain squad to get in our heads.

In the 60th minute, the fast Walhain striker managed to break through the FCI defensive line, and faced 1-1 with Mariana guarding the FCI goal. Central back Jenny had no time to think and decided to stop her with a classical Finnish move known as “Fiskarsin sakset”. The Walhanian referee was not impressed by this unconventional defense method, and decided to hand out a straight red.

One woman short, the FCI side kept an incredibly disciplined defense, all the way from attacker to goalkeeper. The strong mentality paid off, and the result remained 1-1. A challenging and well fought draw that could only be celebrated in one way – a team night at the most exclusive spa in all of Walhain, aka “Captain Marianne’s house”.

GO FCI!

After a very weird and confusing last game, Ladies 2 were back in action this Saturday night against Saint Michel.
The game started with very few chances on either sides. The defence held strong, the midfield fought with everything they had and the attackers brought us few times in front of their goal. But no luck there. We finished the first half on the score of 0-0.
We came back for the second half hungrier because we knew we could win this. And again we had few chances but without being able to score this so well deserved goal. The minutes passed and we thought we would finish this game on a draw. Until our very own Francesca managed to win a free kick at the edge of the box. Our captain Jenny took it beautifully and scored. Their goalkeeper could not do a thing thanks to our decoy Gillian. This goal gave us back our energy and we kept pushing. We had few more chances including an amazing shot from Jenny that was save by their goalkeeper who could, unfortunately, not be fooled a second time. The game ended on a 0-1 win.
We showed great cohesion and strength. Let’s keep playing and improving like that and we’ll show what the girls in green can do.

Proving strong after our “little break”, Ladies II brought home 3 points against Union St Gilloise!

From the very start of the game, FCIreland fought for all the balls. Very quickly into the game, Alex’s hustle and fight allowed her to cross the ball to Adina, who, with composure, placed the ball in the back of the net. The crowd went wild!

The defense’s focus was on. The middle battled, Lotta often giggling while she battled with her mark. Let’s just say she let her do nothing.

Defender Marianne, stepping continually up onto the ball, never allowing her mark to touch the ball allowed Alex to get the ball up front. Alex, with a little dance, dribbled around the goalie and placed the ball in the back of the net. The crowd went wild!

First half was solid. The second half, unfortunately, very quickly allowed Union to score while defense and middle struggled to get the ball out. But this did not lower FCIreland’s morale. They continued to fight. Multiple shots hit the post, through balls were made, more shots were taken, but 2 goals was all it was for FC Ireland and, thankfully, only 1 for Union.

It was a beautiful day to play football and it was so nice to be reunited, coach included! It had been a while!

Last saturday Ladies ll played against Maccabi, a team who were promoted back into P1 this summer.  The game was more or less even between the two teams, with a good possession and some ocasions from Irland but Maccabi managed to score on a free kick just after the half time. The game ended 1-0.

Match was played in a cold night

super match, very well played by L2 on a unexpectedly hot day

hard fought win for L2

Real Madrid style win for L2, securing the first 3 points of the season

fantastic football was played under a lot of rain, unfortunately L2 did not come out with a win.