SGBIS MS tournament: Ambrit 4th after losing TWO penalty shoot-outs!

Ambrit's first game was versus St. Georges A.  The game started well, with Alex securing the first 2 goals within ten minutes of the Match, assisted by Lapo and Taro. In the second half, Jerry made a great pass to Taro who dribbled the goalie for 3-0. Our defense made sure that St George's had no shots at our goal.

For our second game we were up against Rome international, facing much bigger players. Alex and Taro found it difficult to get the ball past their defence. A shot from midfield then found our goalie unprepared and Rome international were one up. Ambrit responded quickly, with Taro taking shots from outside the box and Alex going in for the rebounds until we tied. A few more shots were taken by Lapo and Jerry but the game finished before we could get in another goal.

Their game: AOSR B vs Ambrit . Jerry took a rebound from a shot by Lapo straight to the goal for the 1-0. Alex saw an opportunity, charged the defense, stole the ball and made it 2-0. Great teamwork from the back saw Ambrit moving fast from defense, a pass from Thomas to Jerry and a great cross to Lapo: 3-0.  A corner kick by Alex landed right on Lapo's foot for a great shot 4-0.

Ambrit scored the fifth when the the opposing goalie came out and Alex saw another oppourtunity to shoot direct to goal. A great throw in by thomas to taro who found Alex for a great header 6-0.

The fourth game was against the much more challenging AOSR A who scored with their first chance. A great throw in from Thomas found Taro's head for the 1-1. Our chance to score came right before the whistle but Alex was unable to target the goal from far out.

Semi Final

Playing a team we had already beaten 3-0 in our first match, Ambrit thought they had it easy but a fighting St George's gave Ambrit a tough time as they were unable to score after many attempts, leading us to a penalty shoot-out. With Peter in goal. St George's mannaged to score all 3 of their penalty kicks; Ambrit scored just 2.

3rd/4th Playoff

Ambrit, who were sure they had at least secured second position, found themselves now fighting for 3rd position against New School. Alex was quick to score but new school quickly responded with a corner goal, a great header for 1-1. Both teams were exhaused from playing 5 matches and the game again went to penalties. New school saved both of our penalties and scored all of theirs, leaving Ambrit 4th place in the tournament.

TEAM: Taro, Alex Lapo, Jerry, Thomas, Peter, Pietu, Louis, Federico