After seeing his side throw away a three goal lead in the space of ten frantic minutes, Coach Corcoran left the pitch in a huff amid rumours that he might be sacked before Saturday's tournament.
Ambrit had an excellent start and Antoine crowned it with a perfectly-placed shot into the corner from the right wing, giving the goalkeeper absolutely no chance. A long throw from the left from Simone found Luca Cerri on the far post and he rose majestically to nod in a second before half time. Ambrit looked to be cruising.
Corcoran made some changes at half time and newconer Del Vecchio got onto the scoresheet with a typical tap-in: 3-0. What could possibly go wrong?
Ten minutes later it was 3-3 and only Emilio's late shot held out any hope for a winner but it was well turned over the bar by the goalkeeper.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Nobody!
Segui in diretta le partite del più appassionante torneo dell'Ambrit!
A cura di Mr. Gianluca e Mr. Corcoran, con qualche discutibile intervento di Mr. Antonio e Mr. Leavy
31.1.13
Girls Soccer: Ambrit 1-0 St George's
Ambrit used TWENTY different players in a tight match that was settled by Mallika's fantastic first half strike from the left.
Against a physically imposing and skilful team, Ambrit's defence provided a solid foundation for their forward play in the first half. An all-sixth grade trio of Maria, Valentina and Angelica kept their nerve and concentration and cleared ball after ball back up the field. Later Valeria came in to add a bit of experience and Sofia came on too and made a saving tackle when it looked certain that the visitors would score. Lavinia was on form and moved quickly to pick up whatever loose ball that got through.
Julia meanwhile was knocking good passes to Greta and Mallika and it was from one of these passes down the left that Mallika outsprinted her marker and planted a solid shot past the goalkeeper
In the second half, Camilla was everywhere and ruled the pitch with a mixture of controlled aggression and intelligent passing. Olivia came on on the left and managed three shots on target (one came back off the post!) and Maria Flavia took over from Greta and nearly scored with a header. Giulia made herself a chance too from a corner but the game ended 1-0.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Camilla
Against a physically imposing and skilful team, Ambrit's defence provided a solid foundation for their forward play in the first half. An all-sixth grade trio of Maria, Valentina and Angelica kept their nerve and concentration and cleared ball after ball back up the field. Later Valeria came in to add a bit of experience and Sofia came on too and made a saving tackle when it looked certain that the visitors would score. Lavinia was on form and moved quickly to pick up whatever loose ball that got through.
Julia meanwhile was knocking good passes to Greta and Mallika and it was from one of these passes down the left that Mallika outsprinted her marker and planted a solid shot past the goalkeeper
In the second half, Camilla was everywhere and ruled the pitch with a mixture of controlled aggression and intelligent passing. Olivia came on on the left and managed three shots on target (one came back off the post!) and Maria Flavia took over from Greta and nearly scored with a header. Giulia made herself a chance too from a corner but the game ended 1-0.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Camilla
30.1.13
Tottenham 2-2 Atalanta
An excellent start to the new Intramural for Atalanta's girls against Andrea's Tottenham. An early attack saw Emma crossing an inviting ball for Julia and she made no mistake: 1-0. The boys fought back immediately and Andrea scored with a shot on the turn after receiving a ball from Marco.
Both goalkeepers then made good saves: first Lucrezia stopped a fierce effort from Simone and then Danilo blocked a good shot from Julia.
Then, before half time, a strong angled shot from Simone beat Lucrezia nd forced Julia to handle on the line: Luca R scored with the resulting penalty.
The girls came out for the second half newly determined to get something from the game and Camilla's equalier was fully deserved: Julia crossed to Emma who laid it back to Camilla and she danced around Andrea to slot the ball home.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: No points will be awarded for matches involving Atalanta
Both goalkeepers then made good saves: first Lucrezia stopped a fierce effort from Simone and then Danilo blocked a good shot from Julia.
Then, before half time, a strong angled shot from Simone beat Lucrezia nd forced Julia to handle on the line: Luca R scored with the resulting penalty.
The girls came out for the second half newly determined to get something from the game and Camilla's equalier was fully deserved: Julia crossed to Emma who laid it back to Camilla and she danced around Andrea to slot the ball home.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: No points will be awarded for matches involving Atalanta
23.1.13
Teachers 2-1 7DT
The teachers had a lucky escape today as a weakened side faced a determined 7DT.
Mr Antonio made some good saves early on, especially from a Mattia shot and a deflected effort from Giulia, but he could do nothing to stop Jonathan's 8th minute shot from the left.
Mr Brendan came on halfway through the first half for the teachers (replacing an excellent Annika on the right) and he made an immediate impact, equalizing when a strong run through midfield took him into the box with just the keeper to beat.
Greta had a couple of chances to score late in the first half but the sides went in 1-1 at the break.
The second half was very even with both sides creating and wasting chances but the teachers stole victory with Greta's last minute goal.
Excellent performances from Mallika, Lucrezia and Maria for the teachers and from all of the seventh graders.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Jonathan
Mr Antonio made some good saves early on, especially from a Mattia shot and a deflected effort from Giulia, but he could do nothing to stop Jonathan's 8th minute shot from the left.
Mr Brendan came on halfway through the first half for the teachers (replacing an excellent Annika on the right) and he made an immediate impact, equalizing when a strong run through midfield took him into the box with just the keeper to beat.
Greta had a couple of chances to score late in the first half but the sides went in 1-1 at the break.
The second half was very even with both sides creating and wasting chances but the teachers stole victory with Greta's last minute goal.
Excellent performances from Mallika, Lucrezia and Maria for the teachers and from all of the seventh graders.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Jonathan
18.1.13
Transfer Market
Due to the retirements of Yoel, Maddison and Tristan, Zahir has been transferred for One Million Euro from Chelsea to Lazio.
Lazio 5-2 Chelsea
An even first half gave way to a more one-sided second half when Chelsea abandoned their earlier prudence in defense.
Antoine tested Jiaqi early on but the Chelsea goalkeeper was up to it. However some leaky defending let him down a minute later and Hans scored the first goal. Joshua had two good chances to equalise but shot high both times. It was third time lucky though later on. This time Joshua's first touch controlled the ball and his shot past Cristian was confident.
Joshua had another chance early in the second half but Cristian made the first of two good saves. Antoine's midfield presence then began to weigh heavily on Chelsea. After gaining possession, his shot was parried by Riccardo and then finished off by Filippo: 2-1.Antoine himself scored the third. Alessio scored the fourth after Filippo's shot came back off the post and then the fifth when Jiaqi saved another Antoine shot from midfield.
Giovanni was rewarded for an energetic performance with a late consolation goal.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Alessio 3, Antoine 2, Cesare 2, Cristian 2, Filippo 2, Giovanni 2, Hans 1, Luca C 1, Lorenzo 1, Jiaqi 1, Zahir 1, Tim 1, Lucas 1, Joshua 1
Antoine tested Jiaqi early on but the Chelsea goalkeeper was up to it. However some leaky defending let him down a minute later and Hans scored the first goal. Joshua had two good chances to equalise but shot high both times. It was third time lucky though later on. This time Joshua's first touch controlled the ball and his shot past Cristian was confident.
Joshua had another chance early in the second half but Cristian made the first of two good saves. Antoine's midfield presence then began to weigh heavily on Chelsea. After gaining possession, his shot was parried by Riccardo and then finished off by Filippo: 2-1.Antoine himself scored the third. Alessio scored the fourth after Filippo's shot came back off the post and then the fifth when Jiaqi saved another Antoine shot from midfield.
Giovanni was rewarded for an energetic performance with a late consolation goal.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Alessio 3, Antoine 2, Cesare 2, Cristian 2, Filippo 2, Giovanni 2, Hans 1, Luca C 1, Lorenzo 1, Jiaqi 1, Zahir 1, Tim 1, Lucas 1, Joshua 1
17.1.13
Bordeaux 1-0 Liverpool
The first match of the Spring Intramural pitted Liverpool, without captain Matilde and star player Julia, against a well-organised Bordeaux. The pattern of the match was set early on, with the French champions pinning down the Merseysiders in their own half. But Liverpool defended well; Ginevra and guest-player Priscilla formed a formidable partnership and Lavinia was in fine form behind them. In front of them, Annika, Zoe and Delfina did their best to inject some forward momentum but they had a hard time of it against the marauding French midfield of Livia, Allegra, Giulia and Valeria.
The only goal of the game came in the first half and was somewhat fortuitous; a well-struck corner from Allegra was deflected into the net.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Lavinia 5, Livia 4, Allegra 2, Ginevra 2, Giulia 2, Zoe 2, Valeria 1, Maria 1, Delfina 1, Annika 1
The only goal of the game came in the first half and was somewhat fortuitous; a well-struck corner from Allegra was deflected into the net.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Lavinia 5, Livia 4, Allegra 2, Ginevra 2, Giulia 2, Zoe 2, Valeria 1, Maria 1, Delfina 1, Annika 1
16.1.13
10.1.13
Spring Intramural
Reminders:
*for all other matches, the four-touch rule is suspended.
- New BOYS' and GIRLS' tournaments will star next week.
- A GIRLS' All Star team will compete in the BOYS' tournament. In matches involving this All Star team, the following rules will apply to BOYS' teams:
- 7 Boys versus 8 Girls
- Any one player on a Boys' team can score no more than ONE goal
- Boys limited to four touches*
*for all other matches, the four-touch rule is suspended.
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