RAS. Jodoigne A

This Saturday was another important game for Ladies 1 against Jodoigne. With the opposing team only a few points ahead it was a crucial game to win for the ladies at this point in the season.

The home team adopted an aggressive stance right from the start, with a hard press we immediately tested Jodoigne’s defense, creating many chances to score. With impressive saves from the goalkeeper the team didn’t manage to score initially and a crucial header from Magda on our goal line also made sure we did not concede early in the game. Finally in the 30th minute we managed to score against the opposition, after a well played team chance.

The home team kept up the pressure as the first half went on, forcing the visitors to make a number of tackles. Although pushing hard, we were unable to increase their lead before the half, but the 1-0 lead gave the team a strong start to the second half.

The home team struggled to match the intensity of the first half and started the second half a little slowly. The visitors took advantage of this and stepped up their offensive to try to equalise. However we were solid defensively, working hard, with our goalkeeper making important saves throughout the half.

A goal by Olivia with 10 minutes to go secured the win, showing what this team is capable of when putting in effort and working together. With this win Ladies 1 have moved up in the rankings, ready to build on this in the next game.

A must win game for fci coming from a 1 point in 5 matches row. We are totally dominated in the first half, hardly getting the ball in the other half. Second half goes slightly better, we manage to combine a bit more but still struggling to reach our striker and get dangerous. No real opportunity for us. Jodoigne scores a 20 yard goal at the 80th and goes away with the 3 points. Very bitter Sunday for FCI still pursuing a victory, unknown feeling this season.