ACLI League: Ambrit 1-1 Santa Maria Assunta FC

Before the match, a quick glance at the league table would have shown you that today's opponents - one of the older fuori classifica teams - was second in the table with 18 points out of a possible 21. And the Ambrit players suffered a heavy 9-1 defeat in their previous encounter!

But today, Ambrit started the match positively: well-organised and tactically aware, looking to avoid their biggest defender and swarming over their opponents as soon as they crossed teh half-way line. There were chances for each side but SMA’s big number 16 managed to score a header to give the visitors the lead. But Ambrit kept playing good football; Dylan was fouled repeatedly but his work in midfield opened up spaces in front and Daniele almost scored more than once, their keeper making great saves. At the end of the first half Gabriele made a spectacular save too, tipping the ball over the crossbar from a free kick.

In the second half, Ambrit upped their game even more and dominated possession. Dylan made good runs off the ball, drawing defenders to the side to make space for Kevin and Daniele and luring their big captain out of the way. Dylan scored with 10 minutes remaining and Ambrit stayed solid at the back to earn a very tough point. Great defending from Giovanni, Vittorio, Martino and Adriano.