This was a very, very good performance by Ambrit. Playing away on an unfamiliar pitch against opponents who had a physical advantage in almost every position, Ambrit went behind, pulled level and then scored again to seal a well-earned win. Inspired by Giovanni Z in midfield - always available to receive the ball - Ambrit got to half-time with the score at 0-0, and both sides had had their chances. In defence and midfield, Ambrit were solid, always closing down their opponents and denying them time and space to play. Behind the defence, Gabriele was calm and in control.
St George's took the lead early in the second half. A long diagonal pass from the goalkeeper cleared the half-way line and put the SGBIS captain through on the left. Kevin did well to drive him wide initially but then he cut inside and unleashed an unstoppable shot past Gabriele into the top corner. Ambrit now redoubled their efforts and when Rocco - always determined and inventive (but maybe should pass the ball more often) - went on another of his testing, mazy runs though the defence, he was tripped in the area and Giovanni banged home the resulting penalty to make it 1-1. Shaken, St George's lost their shape in defence and Ambrit took advantage. With Antonio Junior always calm in possession and Lorenzo supplying clever flicks and movement, they started to create more chances. Daniele broke through on the right, crossed to the far post and Antonio Junior arrived late to strike the ball against the post and just wide! Daniele himself had a chance to score just a minute later when the ball fell to him on the edge of the area but his shot was straight at the 'keeper. Ambrit kept attacking though and, in a photocopy of the earlier move, Daniele crossed again to the far post and this time it was Giovanni 'Tino' Vitiello who arrived late to meet the ball and slide it home! Ex-Ambrit player Ben had a chance to level the scores near the end but he too hit the post when he probably should have scored and the referee blew the final whistle shortly afterwards.
TEAM: Gabriele; Francesco (capt), Vittorio, Matteo, Giovanni V; Kevin, Giovanni Z, Antonio F, Antonio Junior, Lorenzo; Rocco, Daniele.
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