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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.
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.