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A wet and windy day, FC Irelande started the first half running up hill (literally). A mixed beginning to the game as the boys got used to the pitch. A few half decent passages of play. One of which led to FC Ireland being awarded a penalty. Starting from the back.. Luke cut in, played a nice ball, which funnelled its way through to Ronaldo, twinkle toes won a penalty. Calmly and skilfully stroked home by our talisman Dutchman.
Shortly after, Wolanski slipped and handled the ball in the box for a penalty to be awarded the other way. Despite Ricys left hand it crept in. Another error while trying to play on this mud pit, allowed Arquois a counter attack and goal. Again despite Ricky’s best efforts.
2-1 at half. Saw a very dispondid Ricardo begging his players not to play football and just kick ze fucking ting.
The second half was a much more controlled game, until wolanski was awarded a ‘soft’ red for his long distance flying tackle. Ari apparently said ‘fuck tis man’ and decides to just score direct from his corner kick. Now With the momentum and the wind. Ireland won back the ball high up the pitch. A nice move ended with erik 1v1 as he slotted the ball through the keepers legs.
Ari saw red with 5 to go and the boys battled to hold down a gutsy and honest 3-2 win with the 9 men left !!!!!
Firsts kicked off their title defence against New Arquois in sunny Nossegem. They had a revolutionary 8-2-0 formation, we started well, creating chances but they scored with their first attack, a deflected free kick gave Ricard no chance. We equalised through a Tiago header after a lovely move & great work & cross from Rachid. 1-1 HT. We completely dominated the 2nd half but had to wait until 5 to go, lovely move down the right, Bono onto Tiago’s head, big relief. 3rd came straight after, Rachid to Erik, shot from the edge. Added a 4th through Rachid, another Bono assist. Up & running, Brussels British up next. Motm Tiago