R Ixelles SC B

On Sunday, 29 September, FCI Ladies III welcomes R. Ixelles, one of our direct opponents for the relegation battle, for the second match at home. A match full of changes for FCI: pivotal players missing, different initial formation and white jerseys.

FCI starts the game with 4-3-3. However, the new formation does not give the desired results bringing confusion to FCI’s midfield and positions overlapping. This also means that Ixelles takes control of the game and creates quite a few problems for FCI’s backline. Going back to the usual formation allows FCI to become more solid and organised finding the first goal-scoring opportunity of the match with Roxanne. Despite FCI’s improvement after the change in the formation, Ixelles shows great quality in ball possession and circulation. The first half ends 0-0.

Both teams start the second half determined to find the winning goal. Ixelles is the fastest and at 55’ finds the space to score the 1-0 goal. FCI cannot let this match go and with determination scores the equaliser with Roxanne, that registers her second goal of the season, assisted by Hanna. The last minutes are a continuous back-and-forth attempting to score the decisive goal while avoiding conceding again. The match ends with a 1-1 draw.

This match taught us that the team that is currently sharing with us the bottom of the table is remarkably good, especially, in ball control and circulation. We should have remained calmer and taken advantage of their uncertainty in defence. The equaliser is a huge relief considering the difference in the amount of goal-scoring opportunities created. This match also taught us that we look good in white.

Player of the match: Roxanne