Ambrit Boys Triumph at Marymount Tournament

Marymount held a soccer tournament for boys on Saturday and Ambrit revved up their preparations for next week's Mediterranean Cup in Lake Garda by coming away with First Place in both the Grade 7/8 AND the Grade 5/6 categories!

GRADE 7 and GRADE 8

The Grade 8 team, eventual winners of the tournament, were clearly superior to their rivals. In each of their four games, they hit a purple patch where their passes were early, crisp, simple and surgically precise, opening up their opponents time and again. Majestically orchestrated by Marco T in midfield, with Dariush and Francesco tireless and inventive and Jakob always dangerous. The defense was solid (Ale Z, Gregorio S, Ale B), Enrico came back into form at just the right moment and Darien was an ace up the sleeve. Comprehensive victories over Marymount (4-0; all goals from Jacob) and Rome International (3-1; Marco T, Dariush, Jakob) set them up for a semi-final against New School (4-2; Francesco T 2, Marco T 2). In the final, an improving Marymount twice came from behind (equalizing two strikes from Jakob) to take the game into extra time. A rapidly tiring Ambrit faced the prospect of a penalty shoot out until Dariush lashed a powerful shot passed Marymount's excellent goalkeeper to wrap up a wonderful victory for Ambrit.

The Grade 7 team drew 2-2 with Rome Int (Francesco Gallo, Francesco Sciotti) and beat New School 1-0 (Oliver) but lost out in their semi-final to Marymount. A big thanks to Carlotta who helped out when needed and was particularly valuable against New School.
GRADE 6
A fantastic result due to some great football and some astute coaching from Kåre Pugerup (thanks a million for the help; your contract is in the post!)
Results:
Ambrit 3-1 St Dominique (Luca dV, Antoine, Emilio)
Ambrit 0-2 New School
SEMI FINAL
Ambrit 1-1 St Dominique (Antoine)
Ambrit won 3-2 on penalties (some great saves from James!)
FINAL
Ambrit 2-0 New School (Firat 2)