Barcelona 5-3 Paris SG

Il Barcelona, con il suo classico "calcio-champagne", si libera facilmente del PSG, gestendo al meglio le risorse in campo, grazie a un Edo P. in gran forma e a un solido Ascanio, entrambi autori di una doppietta. A completare la bella prestazione, una rosa che offre talenti emergenti come Tommaso, Senai, Gavyn e Michele. Nella formazione francese si è notata invece una certa difficoltà nell'organizzazione: troppo isolati Nathan e Manfredi, autori dei gol parigini, e poco incisivo Niccolò, che in passato ci aveva abituato a ben altro standard. È chiaro che la mancanza del capitano Pietu ha avuto un peso determinante; speriamo che la squadra possa trovare un nuovo equilibrio e lottare per le posizioni di testa, come merita.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:

Edoardo P 5, Ascanio 5, Tommaso 3, Senai 3, Gavyn 2, Nathan 1, Michele 1, Falco 1.

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Barcelona 5-3 Paris SG

Il Barcelona, con il suo classico "calcio-champagne", si libera facilmente del PSG, gestendo al meglio le risorse in campo, grazie a un Edo P. in gran forma e a un solido Ascanio, entrambi autori di una doppietta. A completare la bella prestazione, una rosa che offre talenti emergenti come Tommaso, Senai, Gavyn e Michele. Nella formazione francese si è notata invece una certa difficoltà nell'organizzazione: troppo isolati Nathan e Manfredi, autori dei gol parigini, e poco incisivo Niccolò, che in passato ci aveva abituato a ben altro standard. È chiaro che la mancanza del capitano Pietu ha avuto un peso determinante; speriamo che la squadra possa trovare un nuovo equilibrio e lottare per le posizioni di testa, come merita.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:

Edoardo P 5, Ascanio 5, Tommaso 3, Senai 3, Gavyn 2, Nathan 1, Michele 1, Falco 1.

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Manchester Utd 2-1 Ajax

Esordio da tre punti per il favorito Manchester United di Yara (oggi purtroppo infortunata), anche se la prestazione non è esattamente da incorniciare. I due gol di Lucrezia, infatti, sono stati piuttosto fortunosi e la squadra non è riuscita a esprimere un gioco organizzato. Leila ha fatto ottima guardia in difesa, ma ancora non c'è stato dialogo tra centrocampisti e attaccanti. Sul fronte opposto Gaia, anche lei infortunata e schierata solo nel primo tempo, non ha saputo mettere in campo una squadra ordinata, lasciando  troppo spazio alle iniziative dei singoli: provvidenziale è stata Giulia, che ha evitato un parziale più pesante con molti interventi in difesa. Improponibile la scelta di sacrificare Allison in porta nel secondo tempo, quando la squadra era sotto per 2-0. La sconfitta è stata parzialmente attenuata dalla rivelazione Malena, autrice del gol olandese.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Giulia 8, Lucrezia 5, Leila 4,  Malena 4, Beatriz 2, Michelle 2, Allison 1, Sofia DM 1, Celeste 1.

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Juventus 2-0 Chelsea

Pre-tournament favourites Chelsea suffered an early reverse in today's opener against Juventus, widely fancied before the tournament to finish in last place.
A surprise tactical move by Taro saw Juve line out with Federico in goal and Giuseppe outfield and it proved to be a shrewd choice. All through the match Giuseppe tackled, passed and dribbled with energy and purpose and it was his two goals that sealed the victory.
Chelsea had their chances too. Once in the first half and twice in the second, Jacopo was denied by an excellent Federico. But it was Juventus who dominated. Daniel in the first and Ale in the second showed why the G6 teams have been so successful this year. Good save from Peter too near the end.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Daniel 8, Giuseppe 5, Taro 4, Ale N 4, Federico 2, Anthony 2, Raphael 1, Lorcan 1, Peter 1

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Teachers 4-1 6A

Teacher's new star centre-forward rises high

After defeating 8V, 7P and 6M, the homeroom champions finally met their match today at Ambrit Stadium and were unable to overcome a determined and cynical staff team.
The students had the better chances in the first half but were unable to put the ball in the back of the net; Daniel was particularly impressive.
After the half-time break, the teachers began to take control. Nothing got past Nardi and he distributed the ball well. One of his passes found Mr Piccolo on the left and his perfectly-placed shot into the bottom corner put the Staff 1-0 ahead.

Mr Piccolo celebrates the crucial first goal

The teachers now poured forward but questions were being asked about their expensive new signing from Sweden - Mr Lottering - when he missed an excellent chance created by veteran striker Mr Antonio.
But all was well two minutes later when Lottering pounced on another chance to make it 2-0 and, minutes later, he made it 3-1, justifying his hefty price tag and cementing his place in the team.
A fourth goal was added by Mr Piccolo and the rivalry between Piccolo and Lottering for the number 9 shirt looks likely to continue for some time.

Mr Antonio fires a header just wide

Teachers celebrate Mr Lottering's second goal

FINAL: 7P 1-1 6A (6A win 4-3 after penalties)

The teams before kick-off

A wonderful game, worthy of the final, finished in dramatic circumstances at Ambrit Stadium today when 6A defeated 7P to become this year's Homeroom Champions.
Showing a maturity beyond their years, the younger players dominated the first half and took a deserved lead early on when Gavin showed himself more alert and more determined then the rest and shot his team in front.
7L did create opportunities but spurned them and arrived at the break 0-1 down.
In the second half, 7L came more and more into the game and always looked like scoring. But 6A were dangerous on the break and should have extended their lead but Peter made a couple of fantastic saves to keep his team in the game.

Aden scores his penalty but 7P loses

And thn 7P did finally equalise when Ale Z managed to control a ball, turn and shoot quickly into the bottom corner. No more goals were scored and the teams headed into an exciting penalty shoot-out which was decided by Daniel's fantastic save! SEE VIDEO BELOW!!

Ale Z lines up the equaliser!

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Victory for 6A!

 

Today's continuation of the epic penalty shoot-out between 6A and 6M finally threw up a winning team and 6A will now face 7P in an intriguing final on Wednesday.

WINNERS TO PLAY AGAINST TEACHERS!!

6A 2-2 6M

E' ancora un rebus il nome della seconda finalista di quest'anno, nel primo torneo delle Homerooms!
Il derby accesissimo di prima media è stato combattuto sul campo e nessuna delle due squadre è riuscita a prevalere. 2-2 il punteggio sul quale si è concluso il match, poi di nuovo il brivido dei rigori: pochi errori dal dischetto e una serie infinita che è stata interrotta dal'arbitro per limiti di tempo. Lunedì al primo break la serie ricomincerà: nervi saldi!

7G 2-2 7P (7P won penalty shoot-out)

A cracking derby today at Ambrit Stadium saw 7P prevail over their 7G rivals but it was close!

7G dominated the first half possession but created few chances. Nathan finally opened up teh 7G defence and put his team ahead but, not long after, Lapo played Nico through and he lobbed Giuseppe to equalise.
The second half was similar in many ways. Again it was Nathan who found a goal, squeezing a shot in at Bernardo's near post and again Lapo was involved in the equaliser: this time he scored it. Peter made a fantastic save in the penalty shoot-out; Ale buried the decisive kick.

6M 4-3 7L (after penalties)

Un'altra classe di prima media approda alle semifinali. Un'altra "giostra" dei rigori.
Tuttavia oggi la vittoria per la 6M sarebbe potuta e dovuta arrivare molto prima: la squadra capitanata da Alex ha giocato decisamente meglio, con rapidi passaggi a terra e molta velocità, sbagliando tuttavia troppe occasioni sotto porta. Sul fronte opposto - in realtà - la 7L è apparsa molto ben organizzata, con rapide puntate offensive, la voglia di cocludere spesso a rete e un portiere - Tiberio - in grande spolvero.
Ora le due semifinali si presentano come due interessantissimi derby: che vincano i migliori!

6A 7-1 8V

Grotesque, Unbelievable, Bizarre, Unprecedented!
Grade 6 put on a fantastic display to defeat the older team in today's quarter final.
G6 started well but wasted a lot of chances and it looked like they might pay for it when Edo P scored for 8V. But Daniel came out and equalised immediately and 6A quickly raced into an unassailable lead with more goals from Daniel (2 more), Antony, Michele, Jacopo and Gavin.

7G 2-2 8T (7G win on penalties)

The first surprise of the year was delivered by 7G as they fought back from a two-goal deficit to eliminate 8T.
The eighth graders went two goals ahead in the first half thanks to a double strike from Taro and the seventh graders seemed to be doomed.
But G8's turnover in the second half allowed 7G back into the game. Nico scored first and then Lucrezia to tie the game at 2-2. 7G held their nerve better in the penalty shoot-out, with Lapo saving one and scoring another to send his team through to a semi-final derby with 7P!

7P 5-0 6R

Grade 6 are at a disadvantage this year, having been divided into three homerooms with only 14 students in each. 7P took full advantage.
Adapting quickly to the 4-touch rule, Nathan put his team 2-0 up  before half time and the rout was completed later on with goals from Giuseppe (2) and Alessandro.
Senai led his team well, turned up everywhere on the pitch but was fighting a losing battle.
7P picked up two yellow cards (Aden, Alessandro) and will need to be careful later on.

Homeroom Challenge Cup

In preparation for  the first Intramural League of the year, we will run this exciting annual competition between the homerooms.

MATCHES WILL BE ON THE BIG PITCH FROM 13.00 – 13.30

Quarter Finals

Wed 07 Sep 7P vs 6R

Thur 08 Sep 7G vs 8T

Fri 09 Sep 6A vs 8V  

                     

Wed 14 Sep 7L vs 6M

Semi Finals

Thur 15 Sep SF1

Fri 16 Sep SF2

Final

Wed 21 Sep Final

Fri 28 Sep Winners vs Teachers!

RULES

Grade 6 can have 9 players on the pitch

Grade 7 can have 8 players on the pitch

Grade 8 can have 7 players on the pitch

MINIMUM OF THREE GIRLS ON THE PITCH AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL TEAMS

ONLY FOUR TOUCHES ALLOWED ON THE BALL