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*FC Irlande vs Union JP*

After a well-deserved winter break, the boys in green returned to action, facing Union JP in freezing conditions. You wouldn’t have guessed they’d been away, as FC Irlande hit the ground running, playing with the cohesion of a squad that trained non-stop through the holidays. From the first whistle, the team dominated possession and applied relentless pressure, creating a flurry of chances.

The breakthrough came early, as the ball fell to Lolo at the edge of the box. With ice in his veins, he unleashed a thunderous strike that tore through the net, sending icicles across the field. (FCI 1-0). The pace and precision, however, dipped slightly as the half wore on, allowing Union JP to claw back into the game. A scrappy effort following a JP corner, aided by an unfortunate deflection, found its way past the keeper to level the score. Despite the setback, FC Irland remained composed, fully aware they were the superior side. Their belief was rewarded when Gabriel’s shot late in the half forced a Union defender into an own goal, restoring the lead. (FCI 2-1).

*HT: 2-1*

Emerging from the break with fire in their hearts to combat the biting cold, FC Irlande burst into life and all but sealed the game within five blistering minutes. Jouke produced a moment of magic with a sensational left-footed volley to extend the lead (FCI 3-1). Moments later, Ewan’s effort was parried by the keeper, but Lolo pounced to slot home the rebound with ease. (FCI 4-1).

Neil’s halftime instructions to take every shooting opportunity were clearly taken to heart. From there, the match turned scrappy, as Union JP threw forward in desperation. They managed to pull one back with a half-chance that found the net (4-2), but the Irish defense held firm despite Union’s persistent long-winded arguments with the referee. The visitors had little else to show against the relentless determination of FC Irlande, who ultimately saw out the game in commanding fashion.

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