Ambrit lined out for their first match in the Play-offs against a Testaccio side that finished second in their preliminary group, where they had won 9 matches, losing only three.
So, a difficult challenge for Ambrit.
But our boys were not intimidated!
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| Lining out before the game: worried but determined! |
They came onto the field confident, though also a little worried about how the small size of the pitch. But it turned out not to be a problem: in fact, playing so close together helped the players to keep their positions.
Our first goal came when a throw-in by Elias fell to Giacomo and he shot it in for 1-0. Ambrit's strong defence could do nothing though against the unexpected midfield shot by Testaccio that flew in to make it 1-1.
From am Elias throw in, Pietro dribbled straight to the goal and made it 2-1. Not long after, Pietro scored another goal from a Filippo corner.
With Testaccio now pressing strongly, some confusion in defence led to a handball in the area and a penalty for Testaccio. This was the game's crucial moment. A goal now could spark a Testaccio revival.
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| Team: Eric; Alessandro, Elias, Nikos, Pietro, Giacomo, Filippo, Joel |
But Eric was in great form and wasn't having any of it! He saved the penalty as a delighted crowd cheered from the stands.
Testaccio continued to press and played some excellent football, but attack after attack foundered on the solid rock of Ambrit's defence. A long ball from Eric then landed right on Joel's feet for the final score: 4-1 for Ambrit.
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