Borgo Palidoro 3-1 Ambrit

 The struggle for first place continues with Palidoro winning this return match after Ambrit had triumphed earlier in the year by 4-3. Ambrit's recent results are now coming back to haunt them. After a 100% record before Christmas, two defeats and a draw since then means that the title race is wide open.

Last night's match was a tough one indeed, on a very difficult pitch. Not only for the loose gravel surface, but also for the goals that were smaller than usual and a pitch that was narrow. Still, we did have some early chances and, had Santiago's shot after just 3' gone in rather than bouncing back from the bar, things might have been different. Instead, Palidoro began to gain ground and push us back further and further. Theo was forced into a series of saves and then Palidoro scored from a good header off a corner on the left. Ambrit were now struggling, playing on the break, but Vittorio did get a good shot in from distance that shaved the post. Just before half-time, Palidoro won possession close to goal and hammered home a second.

Snuffed out the opposition's main threat

Things looked bleak, but Ambrit showed a very good reaction in the second half. Giorgio scored a fantastic goal, cutting in from the left and unleashing an unstoppable shot to make it 2-1. Jonah came on and neutralised Palidoro's best player; Mattia and Emilio added some lucidity and some better passing to Ambrit's attacking moves. But the clock was running down and, apart from a couple of half-chances, Ambrit's efforts were fruitless. Palidoro added a late third goal.