The grade 8 students served up a slice of normal life today as the Homeroom Cup got underway at a packed Ambrit Stadium.
On paper the stronger team, 8S nonetheless fell behind late in the first half when Zach burst down the left and poked an insidious shot at Sebastian. Seb parried well but Alice was on hand to tap in the rebound and 8H went in 1-0 up at half time, thanks to some great defending from Jonah, Maya and Lucas.
8S pulled back level early in the second half. Nikos was fouled and, with Lorenzo clear, the referee should have played an advantage but no matter: Nikos blasted in the free kick. Dylan was now on to strengthen 8S but Cameron was on for 8H and these two brought new energy and skill into the game. 8S then pulled ahead when Lorenzo dribbled two defenders and it looked like 8S might run away.
But 8H kept trying and, when the referee penalised Maya for a handball, Cameron tucked it away to make it 2-2. 8H tried valiantly to hang onto a point but tired legs meant that spaces were now opening up.
Nikos took advantage to make it 3-2; Lorenzo added a fourth.
With Maya, Carolina, Theo and Emma to call on, it will take something special to stop 8S this year!
YELLOW: Lorenzo, Emma
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