Maccabi Bxl

MATCH REPORT: 3s Fall Short of Sunshine Points ☀️⚽💚

The sun was out in Brussels for the first time since Charles Quint lost points, so the Turds were really up for their top of the table clash with the most questionable named team in the league: Maccabi. Last time out against this side the 3s conceded seven so revenge was desperately needed. The Turds also lost 3-0 last week so Captain King rallied his men and demanded a response. Miraculously the pitch was in a worse state than 2 weeks ago, when it was practically frozen. Eyebrows were raised when the ref asked the Turds before kick-off how many red cards we’ve had all season. Was it going to be one of those afternoons…? After winning the toss, the Turds opted to play with the sun second half to get the impeccable meteorological circumstances to work in our favour.

A fairly even start on the dreadful pitch led to a few slip ups on both sides. It was clear: this was not going to be a game for fancy things and passing it around the back. Having said that, a few minutes later Robert decided to smash it back at his own goalkeeper, who did not stand a chance, even though he nearly cleared it off the line. 0-1 to Maccabi. “I really prefer playing on grass”, Guus had said on the way to Nossegem. Famous last words.

The Turds continued fighting and pushing against a decent Maccabi side. The ref, who Scotty T referred to as “ugly” (he was in fact very ugly) was a bit of a shambles: the Maccabi GK had to wear an Irlande kit, then take it off, before Guus had to change kits as well. What a mess.

The Greens grew into the game and came close a few times, in what was a true battle of a match. When Maccabi went through on our goal, Guus collected the ball, during which the Maccabi striker nearly took Guus’ willy off. The ref infamously said “well, you’re not injured, so why are you complaining?” No card given. We reached HT, during which the Turds expressed confidence in getting back into the game. Unfortunately, 1 minute into the second half, Maccabi caught the Turds sleeping on a throw in and put a scuffed cross into the box which was met by a volley into the side netting, which went in annoyingly slow. Decent goal to be fair, 0-2.

What was very commendable and great about this game is that the Turds never gave up and kept pushing until the end. The better version of Shane Long, Shane Egan, was sent through on goal and all in attendance fancied him to find the back of the net, but a challenge from a Maccabi full-back brought him down in the box. Stone-cold penalty for everyone, just not for the ref (who did in fact look like a garden gnome). Nevertheless, the Turds kept pushing, with true Irish Courage. Michael channelled his inner Roberto Carlos by attempting an outside the boot free kick, Eugene led the defence like only Laurent Blanc could do back in the day and Captain Wilf kept on pushing the team on from midfield. Maccabi resorted to diving and other antics and looked to be on the back foot for the last 15 minutes. The Turds were not aware of the time left because the ref refused to tell Captain King the time remaining. Unfortunately, the 35 min halves of ABBSA weren’t in our favour this time and the ref blew up after giving a total of 0 minutes of extra time.

“He threatens you with cards like your ma with a wooden spoon”, said a certain Irishman after the game. It was not our day, but we may take pride in fighting as a team, getting stuck in, standing up for each other and never giving up.

Charles-Quint next. Up the FCI <3

MOTM: Captain King 👑

FC Irlande faced off against Maccabi BXL in what turned out to be a tough day on the pitch, with the final scoreline reading 7-2 in favor of Maccabi.

The game started well for FC Irlande, who put together some nice passes and looked to be a threat. However, Maccabi BXL opened the scoring first with a quick break against the momentum of play.

FC Irlande, however, responded quickly and looked to be back in it not long after. A well-delivered cross found Timo, whose header was saved by the keeper, but Shane was in the right place to tap in the rebound and make it 1-1.

Despite the equalizer, Maccabi managed to exploit Irlande’s defense with several over the top balls. Their wingers found space out wide, driving down the flanks into 1-on-1s with the keeper. Maccabi managed to capitalize multiple times, scoring as a result of some unfortunate defensive errors.

The second half was comparatively more positive for FC Irlande, finding more rhythm in their play. Though Maccabi had run away with the game, Irlande did manage to pull one back in the second half. A corner whipped into the box was met by Robert at the back post, who put a header past the keeper.

Nevertheless, it was a difficult game for FC Irlande. The team will need to regroup and address the issues that led to this defeat. Final score 7-2, man of the match Constantine