BOYS' FINAL: Lazio 4-1 Roma

Lazio confirmed their status as hot favourites for the 2017 Spring IM title with a 4-1 victory over derby rivals Roma.
Francesco, surprisingly deployed up front in the first half by a shrewd Thomas, justified his captain's selection with the opening goal. It was no more than Lazio deserved, having dominated the opening exchanges and they led the tie 1-0 at half time.
Roma, however, fought back early in the 2nd half.
Without Niccolo', and with Taro playing in defense, the burden of creating some chances up front fell on Edo J. After 5' he delivered, turning past his marker and squeezing the ball past Ale Z with the help of a deflection.
Now both sides had chances. Alioune shot high over the bar for Roma, Thomas did the same for Lazio. But Lapo and Player of the Tournament Daniel created more chances and better chances.
Daniel's pass from the right found Manfredi and he scored, having had two earlier shots saved by Ale.
Daniel then cut in from the right again and rifled a left-foot shot into the corner for 3-1 and 'Bomber' Carocci made it 4-1.
A well-contested final; a well-deserved win; compliments also to Thomas for his sporting decision to allow Ale to play in goal for Roma.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Daniel 5, Elias 4, Gavyn 3, Lapo 3, Edo J 2, Francesco 2, Taro 1, Tommaso 1