Ajax 0-1 Milan

Without captain Pietro, Ajax put up a brave fight but despite valuable contributions from guest players Amelie and Lucy, they were cruelly (but justly) defeated by a last-minute winner from Dylan.
Dylan had already shot wide twice and Andrea had spurned the two best chances of the game before they combined for the winning goal. Ajax defended valiantly but posed little threat up front.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Dylan 5, Sam 5, Paul 3, Giorgio 3, Nikos 2, Francesco 1, Joel 1, Andrea 1

Empoli 0-1 Verona

Il Verona espugna il campo di Empoli, grazie a una rete di Flavia, abile nell'infilarsi tra difensore e portiere e a mettere agevolmente in rete. La squadra di Ameli ha provato più volte a pareggiare i conti, ma di fronte a sé ha trovato un'ottima Allegra, davvero sorprendente nei riflessi e nella sicurezza mostrata, in particolare su un tiro a botta sicura di Raffaella, deviato miracolosamente in angolo. La partita è stata molto equilibrata, con tentativi dalle due parti, ma complessivamente la squadra di Naomi ha gestito bene la gara, mostrando grinta e fisicità. Per l'Empoli già si profila uno scontro da "dentro o fuori" nella prossima gara contro il Perugia.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Allegra 4, Ameli 3, Flavia 2,  Raffaella 2, Gala 2, Naomi 2, Carolina S. 1, Carolina F. 2, Yutong 1, Emma 1, Agata 1.

Milan 1-1 Barcelona

It looked like Barcelona were going to take three points today but Milan's persistence paid off in the end and honours were even.
Tommaso scored a goal early on, turning nicely inside he defender and onto his right foot for a shot that left Massimo stranded. Lorenzo should probably have sealed the game later on but his attempt at the far post crept wide. Milan, increasingly mobile up front with Dylan on the pitch but increasingly physical too (Andrea was booked for following through consistently on opponents) had quite a few chances but Theo had an excellent game and stopped them all. But Dylan's shot on 18' came back off the post and Andrea was on hand to tap it in.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Theo 5, Tommaso G 4, Dylan S 4, Andrea 2, Pedro 1, Francesco 1, Mateo 1, Paul 1, Massimo 1, Sebastian 1

Liverpool 5-0 Ajax

Without Captain Pietro, Ajax were crushed today by Klopp's Liverpool in front of a packed Kop. Cameron scored early on and, with a left-right combination, Cristian made it 3-0 after 10'. Ajax tried to free Sam and Nikos up front but their few shots were tame enough and easily dealt with by Santiago. Giacomo scored a fourth and Cameron a fifth.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Cristian 4, Giacomo 3, Valerio 3, Santiago 3, Cameron 2, Cesare 2, Sam 2, Alberto 1, Zach 1

Ambrit Boys Win RISA opener!

After an unpromising start, Ambrit got to the final and won this morning's tournament with a convincing display.
The morning's first game versus St George's finished 2-2; Edoardo twice pit his team in front but defensive distractions took their toll. Edoardo scored again against New School but the team caved in to their in-form opponents and limped to a 4-1 defeat.
In the second round of matches, Ambrit knew they had to take three points against St George's... and they did! This time it was Tommaso leading the way: he scored a hat-trick to put Ambrit 3-1 ahead and Edoardo scored the fourth. Mr Antonio now risked some turnover in the last game against New School and Ambrit lost.
However, Ambrit now lined up against New School in the final. After two 4-1 defeats, something special was needed. Ambrit produced. Every player turned in an improved performance. Tommaso scored; Edoardo scored, Ambrit won 2-1!
TEAM: Massimo M, Santiago, Augusto Massimo S, Edoardo, Tommaso, Marco, Alex, Mattia, Zach, Lucas, Raffaele

Liverpool 1-0 Bayern

Klopp's men put in a solid shift today to keep a hungry Bayern at bay and earn a valuable three points.
The FIGC (Federazione Intramural Giuoco Calcio) had a last minute disciplinary hearing to consider Totti's late appeal against Wednesday's red card and the suspended players were given permission to play in goal.
A fateful decision!
Cristian made some good saves but he also popped up to strike home a 9th minute free-kick - the only goal of the game.
With Edo playing in a very defensive position, Bayern managed nonetheless to create chances with good link up play from Mikel and Mattia, but no one could finish; Saverio came closest with a rasping shot off the bar.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Cristian 5, Edo 4, Mikel 3, Mattia 3, Santiago 3, Giacomo 2, Valerio 1

Empoli 0-0 Palermo

Il primo match dell'Intramural femminile si ferma sullo 0-0, nonostante i ripetuti tentativi del più vivace Palermo di andare a rete. Molto attenta la difesa dell'Empoli, con il capitano Ameli in gran forma (nonostante il giallo rimediato), ben supportata da Gala e Yutong. Le trame del Palermo si sono infrante sul muro avversario, benché si siano messe in evidenza le giovani Alice M e Camila, sempre mobili e pericolose. Bene anche la difesa delle siciliane, con Alice T ed Eleonora sempre attente a non far partire il contropiede di Agata e Raffaella. Convincente anche la prestazione dell'esordiente Liva, che si è battuta a centrocampo e ha conquistato diversi palloni.

Da segnalare il gesto di fair play di Alice M, che - sola davanti al portiere - si ferma per dare aiuto all’infortunata Yutong.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:

Ameli 5, Alice M. 3, Eleonora 3, Agata 3, Alice T. 2, Yutong 2, Gala 1, Liva, Camila

Ajax 5-1 Barcelona

The Dutch champions came roaring out of the blocks today to dispatch a disorganised and disappointing Barcelona in Game 1 of the Autumn Intramural.
The first goal of this new campaign came from Nikos and then Mateo equalised almost immediately to give us the illusion of an even contest.
But Ajax played much better and they went back in front when Alberto headed in a superb goal off a Nikos corner.
Alberto, Pietro and Nikos added goals to wrap up the victory.

BEST PLAYER POINTS: Nikos 7, Pietro 4, Alberto T 3, Sam 3, Tommaso G 2, Mateo 1, Jempy 1.

DISCIPLINE:
RED CARD - Cristian, Ludovico, Elias  - ALL MISS NEXT GAME

Reminder - anyone invading the pitch will be red-carded!!!