FC Irlande Vets 2

Vets2 could not make it 3 out of 3 wins. We were the better team in the first half with some chances but failed to score. The second half, against the wind, was a different story. La Lorraine pushed us back for the whole second half and managed to score three. Bobby MOTM.

Vets2 was playing one of the three other teams on equal points. Things looked bright when the opposition only started with 8. We failed to take advantage with a shot on the cross-bar and a missed one on one. After 15 minutes, they were 11 and the game become more even although Vets2 still dominated without having clear chances. Some changes at half time increased the pressure. A shot by Joris was saved by the goalie but Oscar was there to follow up and score the 1-0. Keeping possession for the rest of the game, Vets2 easily finished the game though there was one scary moment. Not our best performance but three important points. MOTM Joris

Vets2 played Bousval Genappe having only 12 (thank you Martin for stepping up) but had Bart and Joris back after a long absence. We went up twice but the opponents equalised relatively quickly both times. A long range shot by Slava three minutes before the end ultimately sealed the deal. MoTm Enzo with two assists and one goal (or two goals and one assist; discussions are still ongoing) and a great fight by the full team

Vets2 played at abssa’s smallest pitch (and most surrealistic changing rooms) vs Entente, 24 points ahead of us on the table. So an easy game for them on paper… And yet the game was very close, with few chances on either side for the first 55 minutes. We had a crossbar at 0-0 that could have changed the game, but instead we took 3 goals in the last 15 minutes. David got a beautiful goal straight from a corner to make it 3-1, and that was the final score. Overall a very good team performance. Thanks to Gregorio and David MR for helping out. MOTM: David

Vets2 played Wemell. 0-0 was the final result. An even game with few chances so 0-0 sums it up fairly

Vets 2 travelled all the way to Woluwe to play Saint Georges. We scored in the first couple of minutes but ended the first half 4-1 down. Second half we found more space and got two late goals with a couple more chances gone begging. Slava with the early goal and Oscar the other two, a MOTM performance

Vets2 were putting their 2025 unbeaten run to the test in a game vs Pangloss. We were on the front foot in the first half but final passing needed improvement. They also saved a ball on the line. And then, Enzo beat the offside trap and curled it nicely from the corner of the box. 1-0. So a very solid first half. Unfortunately football is a game of two halves and Vets2 lost the initiative in the 2nd half while they converted their chances very well. End result 1-4. MOTMs: Jacob and Enzo

Despite a penalty save by Laurent and some other good saves, Vets2 lost 4-0 against Watermael. MOTM Jacob with a display of age not affecting performance on the pitch

Vets2 drew against Higgins. David MG scored first from 25 yards into the top corner. They equalised in the 2nd half from a silky move. But David then got the ball, nutmegged the last defender with his left & dinked it over the keeper with his right. 2-1! Unfortunately they scored from a penalty shortly before the end, so end result was 2-2. Clear MOTM was David

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After a delayed start, Vets2 stood their ground well against top of the league. Halfway in the 1st half an own goal from close range gave the hosts the lead. A couple of close calls for the green boys, but the margins were not there. Game ended 3-0, but it was a good game from the boys.

Disappointing day for Vets2. British United was not only the better team but also wanted it more, resulting in a 6-0 loss. The less said about this game the better. Luckily, Laurent’s cooking skills gave us something positive to remember from today

A disappointing day for Vets 2. La Lorraine was slightly better but Vets2 held them back well. If it was not for an early gift by the referee (maybe one of the worst we ever had), we would have gotten into half time with a 1-0 lead thanks to a Slava goal. But 1-1 it was. They scored a nice goal in the second half from which we could not recover. 2-1 loss in the end

Vets2 was playing Aema, the team just above in the ranking. Vets2 dominated the first half (yes, you read that correctly) with a ball saved on the line, a great save by their goalie on an Oscar header and some shots that went just wide. In the end, it took a rush forward by Paddy passing it to Antonio who finished it clinically in the top corner. Second half was a bit more nervous with Vets2 losing control over the game. We still had some good chances with Jeff; a clear penalty on Oscar not given; and the ref (it was theirs) allowing the goalie to stop a shot with his hands outside of the box. Luckily the ref got his vision back to disallow a final minute goal by the opposition (their attacker used both hands to put the ball in). A well deserved win for Vets2 with – in true Vets 2 fashion – 2 men of the match. Congrats to Paddy and Antonio

Vets2 played (again) against one of the league’s top 3 teams. We played well,  showing great spirit and determination. However, two unstoppable goals (plus two others) meant we lost 4-0. We had a few chances, but they were the stronger team today. MOTM: Gregorio and Neil.

Vets 2 was facing top of the league with the bare 11, no deleguee (thank you Ken for stepping up), no tablet and no match balls (thank you to the thirds for helping out on that). Half time we were 2-1 up with goals by Bobby and Oscar (great assist from Slava) and some great saves by Laurent. Playing against the wind and uphill; the second half lasted a bit too long. Brussels LTC scored two making it 3-2 for them. Still, a good performance by Vets2 against a good team. MOTM Laurent

Vets2 played Bousval Genappe somewhere in the far south. 1-0 down after a freekick was deflected but only so much it became unstoppable for Laurent. Otherwise it was fairly even although we were struggling to advance very far with the ball. In the end it was even overall, but our opponent did the scoring bit better than us. It was 4-0 but it could have been 3-0 or 2-0 too. MOTM: Scott

Vets2 played a good Entente side. We managed to keep it at 0-0 with solid defending until half way the second half. They needed a penalty to break the deadlock and then added another one. Great fighting spirit by the greens but the other team simply had more quality and in the end deserved the win

Vets2 struggled to arrive at the pitch, then struggled to find parking but managed to field a starting 11. We then got to have most chances throughout the game, with a wrongly disallowed goal, and many almost goals. End score 0-0. So another point for Vets2 this year!!!! Special mention for Pietro in goals.

Vets2 lost 4-0 vs a recently demoted St. Georges. MOTM: Neil

An even game for Vets2. While we were the more threatening team, they went 1-0 up half way the first half. Vets2 quickly equalized through Slava on an Antonio free kick. The second half both teams pushed for three points. Pangloss nearly scored but Yoshi saved on the line. We nearly scored in the last second but end result remained 1-1. Yoshi MOTM for his last game for FC Ireland before going back to Japan

Vets2 played Higgins Pumas for the first game of the season. With the help of Vets1 players Gonçalo (2 goals), Musti (one assist) and David (one assist), Vets2 were 2-0 up at half time. Second half was much tougher but a last second miss by Higgins for the equalizer meant Vets2 could celebrate their first win (2-1). Gonçalo and Musti joint men of the match