BOYS SOCCER: SGBIS 3-0 Ambrit

Ambrit lost the match today but gained a lot of pride from a very gritty performance. Playing 11-a-side on a new pitch, the team maintained good shape and discipline for the entire match and, despite the scoreline, could easily have won the game.
Ambrit defended well all through the game. Francisco was majestic in the middle of defence and was ably assisted there by Luca R. Jiaqi and Max - and Filippo in the 2nd half - were solid in the full back positions.
In the first half especially, Ambrit continually threatened a hesitant SGBIS defence. A typical move saw Luca getting a clever flick on a long ball from Francisco and putting Joshua through. Joshua might have scored from one of these chances but the teams went in 0-0 at half time.
Ambrit were less threatening in the second half, though Luca continued to hound the defenders, attacking them continually with a blend of speed and determined tackling which was truly impressive.
William and Stuart were constantly up and down the wings, snuffing out danger and getting the ball forward when possible. Zahir and Lorenzo fought to keep a hold on central midfield but gradually found themselves being submerged by the opposition.
Then, half-way through the 2nd half, SGBIS went ahead when a shot from midfield crept past Cristian who was unsighted by a surely-offside player in front of him.
Later, the home team made it 2-0 with another long shot and 3-0 with a third.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Francisco and Luca