Renaissance A.E.C. Mons B

Under a biting wind, FC Irlande faced off against Mons on Saturday, March 15, in a match as tough as the weather itself. Despite having only two substitutes, FCI showed unwavering determination throughout the game.

From the first moments, the tone was set. Mons struck early, scoring in the 15th minute, putting FC Irlande under pressure. Though the visitors took some time to settle into the game, a second goal from Mons 10 minutes later made the task even harder. The team seemed rattled, but the solid defense, led by Clara’s heroic performance in goal, kept the scoreline from getting worse. Clara, despite a painful injury sustained from repeated attacks, remained on the field, denying Mons with crucial saves.

The Mons coach, visibly frustrated with her players’ performance, began to lose her composure, which only fueled the FCI’s resolve. As the minutes ticked by, the visitors tightened their play and started to look more cohesive. The defense stood firm, and counter-attacks began to pose a real threat.

In the second half, the dynamic shifted. Returning with newfound confidence, the girls in green were determined to seize any opportunity. They weren’t just defending; they were attacking, putting more and more pressure on the Montoises. The match was taking on a new intensity, and the “crowd” could feel the momentum shifting.

In the 64th minute, Juliette unleashed a powerful and unstoppable shot that found the back of the net, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The match was now wide open, and FCI believed an equalizer was within reach. They pushed relentlessly, putting the Montoises under severe pressure. But, with only five minutes remaining, fate dealt another blow: Magda suffered a serious injury and had to leave the field, leaving FC Irlande to finish the match with just 10 players.

Despite the setback, FC Irlande never gave up. With heart and grit, they continued to battle, but the score remained unchanged at 2-1 in favor of Mons. A hard-fought defeat, yes, but a performance that spoke volumes about the team’s fight and spirit. Even in the toughest of times, their honor and solidarity remained unshaken.

Tough game for Ladies 1 at the weekend. Facing top of the league Renaissance A.E.C Mons, who are unbeaten this season, the team had to play a very strong opponent.

However, the team started the game very well, resisting the attacks of the opponent and creating a few chances. Mons were putting a lot of pressure on the defence with long balls, but they were also strong in dribbling and short passes to each other. Unfortunately, after 20 minutes this lead to their first goal, with a through ball splitting our defensive line. With FC Irlande being unlucky with the refereeing, they shortly scored a second and third goal. Eventually a well taken corner put the team 0 – 4 down a halftime.

FC Irlande had a strong start to the second half, playing very compact, which gave Mons few chances to score. Despite the teams efforts, Mons managed to score again late in the game resulting in a 0 – 7  loss this weekend. Nevertheless, there are plenty of positives to take away from this game and its a step forward for the team, preparing us for an important game against White Star.