Gabriele showed early on that 6M meant business when he found some space on the left and shot home for 1-0.
Riccardo had a chance to equalise but shot over and then Gabriele struck again: 2-0.
8T came out strongly in the second half. Filippo missed a chance from a throw in and then turned an overhead kick over the bar but 8T pulled a goal back when Jacopo converted a penalty following a Thomas's handball.
A controversial attempt by Luca was disallowed at the end for a foul on the goalkeeper, but not everybody agreed with the decision.
Congratulations to 6M - T H E N E W H O M E R O O M C H A M P I O N S
Segui in diretta le partite del più appassionante torneo dell'Ambrit!
A cura di Mr. Gianluca e Mr. Corcoran
24.9.14
22.9.14
8T 1-1 7V (4-3 after penalties)
7V were leading 1-0 and 8T had one foot out of the competition when Nicholas, with an open goal in front of him, somehow managed to hit the post instead of the back of the net.
In the second half, Zeno replaced Octavio in goal and made a couple of fine saves. 8T then found themselves a man down, Jacopo sent off for a handball that might have denied the winner to 7V but Noah G's free kick was blocked. Finally, Riccardo saved his team again, as he had done in round 1, scoring a goal that sent the tie to a penalty shoot-out.
Guerrino, after having played an excellent match, saw his penalty fly high over the bar and it is 8T who will face 6M on Wednesday.missed a great chance to eliminate.
It was a case of going from Hero to Villain for Nicholas. Having scored his side's goal early in the second half and having played a good game throughout, his miss turned out to be crucial.
8T thought they had equalised before half time, but Referee's assistant Calento spotted a foul on Octavio as Ludovico shot home.
18.9.14
SEMI-FINAL: 6M 2-1 6A
Will anyone score a better goal this year than Edoardo P's opener? Picking the ball up in his own half, Edo beat two players and finished up just over the half way line and hugging the right touchline. Glancing up at full speed to check Ascanio's position in goal, he launched a perfectly-flighted shot into the top- left-hand corner of the goal: Golazoooooooo!
6A fought back determinedly and equalised with another top-quality goal. Alfonso made a terrific run down the right, beating three players on the way, and then cut back a perfect ball into the path of Ascanio who slotted it home from three meters out.
The second half was dominated by 6M but they could not score, thanks to fantastic defending by 6A, until Edo P struck again near the end, taking advantage of a goalmouth scramble to poke the ball past an unsighted goalkeeper.
6A fought back determinedly and equalised with another top-quality goal. Alfonso made a terrific run down the right, beating three players on the way, and then cut back a perfect ball into the path of Ascanio who slotted it home from three meters out.
The second half was dominated by 6M but they could not score, thanks to fantastic defending by 6A, until Edo P struck again near the end, taking advantage of a goalmouth scramble to poke the ball past an unsighted goalkeeper.
17.9.14
8C 1-1 7V (4-5 after penalties)
Early threats from Stuart (8C) and Noah (7) came to nothing and it was left to Luka to break the deadlock with a superbly-timed header just before half-time.
8C looked to control the game in the second half and they succeeded... until the last minute. Sofia made a fantastic double save but was let down by her defence, who failed to pick up the rebound from her second save; Noah pounced on the loose ball to equalise.
Alex's miss in the shoot-out was fatal.
8C looked to control the game in the second half and they succeeded... until the last minute. Sofia made a fantastic double save but was let down by her defence, who failed to pick up the rebound from her second save; Noah pounced on the loose ball to equalise.
Alex's miss in the shoot-out was fatal.
12.9.14
8T 2-0 7P
Despite the questionable tactics imposed on the team by their antipodean coach, 7P gave 8T a good run for their money before succumbing to the killer blow of Riccardo's second half goal.
Having already secured a first half lead through a Ludovico header, 8T absorbed a second half onslaught and the trio of girls at the back kept their team in the game.
Filippo C was a constant threat going forward and he dragged the opposing defence al over the place, opening up opportunities for his team-mates, one of which was converted by Riccardo, who then wasted the rest of his energy in a flamboyant celebration.
Having already secured a first half lead through a Ludovico header, 8T absorbed a second half onslaught and the trio of girls at the back kept their team in the game.
Filippo C was a constant threat going forward and he dragged the opposing defence al over the place, opening up opportunities for his team-mates, one of which was converted by Riccardo, who then wasted the rest of his energy in a flamboyant celebration.
11.9.14
6M 3-1 7F
A thrilling encounter today saw the younger team progress to the semi-finals after a well-deserved victory over their older opponents.
Experience counted for little for 7F as 6M put together an excellent team performance: they were solid in defence, determined in midfield and inventive in attack.
Edo P set up Lorenzo in front of goal three times and Lorenzo took one of the oopportunities to put his side 1-0 in front. Francesco C battled well and managed to equalise for his team before half time. When Matteo handled the ball on the line, the crowd gasped in disbelief as referee Corcoran waved play on.
For a while, early in the second half, 7F threatened but then 6M began to take over again. Quick and dangerous on the break, they were always likely to score and Edo P eventually did. The last-minute penalty awarded for a push enabled Edo R to put the result beyond doubt.
Experience counted for little for 7F as 6M put together an excellent team performance: they were solid in defence, determined in midfield and inventive in attack.
Edo P set up Lorenzo in front of goal three times and Lorenzo took one of the oopportunities to put his side 1-0 in front. Francesco C battled well and managed to equalise for his team before half time. When Matteo handled the ball on the line, the crowd gasped in disbelief as referee Corcoran waved play on.
For a while, early in the second half, 7F threatened but then 6M began to take over again. Quick and dangerous on the break, they were always likely to score and Edo P eventually did. The last-minute penalty awarded for a push enabled Edo R to put the result beyond doubt.
10.9.14
6W 2-2 6A, 6A win after penalty shoot-out
An exciting start to the new season saw Alfonso put 6A ahead early in the first half. Edoardo then equalised and put his team in front before time and 6W could have been further ahead were it not for some good saves by Ascanio in goal.
6A swapped goalkeepers in the 2nd half; now Tristano played extremely well between the sticks and Ascanio gave his team an extra edge going forward. In fact it was Ascanio who took advantage of an excellent pass from Alfonso to score the goal that made it 2-2.
This match gaves us a chance to see some new players in action in the Middle School and many of them impressed. In particular, and apart from those already mentioned, well done to Chiara, Helene, Anna, Taro, Francesco, Riccardo.
6A swapped goalkeepers in the 2nd half; now Tristano played extremely well between the sticks and Ascanio gave his team an extra edge going forward. In fact it was Ascanio who took advantage of an excellent pass from Alfonso to score the goal that made it 2-2.
This match gaves us a chance to see some new players in action in the Middle School and many of them impressed. In particular, and apart from those already mentioned, well done to Chiara, Helene, Anna, Taro, Francesco, Riccardo.
8.9.14
Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!
HOMEROOM SOCCER CHALLENGE 2014
QUARTER
FINALS SEMI FINALS FINAL
QF1 Wed
10 Sep 6W vs 6A
SF1 Thur
19 Sep WQF1 vs WQF2
QF2 Thur
11 Sep 6M vs 7F
Thur 21 Sep WSF1 vs WSF2
QF3 Fri
12 Sep 7P vs 8T
SF2 Fri 20 Sep WQF3 vs WQF4
QF4 Wed
17 Sep 8C vs 7V
RULES
Grade 6 teams play with NINE
players
Grade 7 teams play with EIGHT players
Grade 8 teams play with SEVEN players
All teams must have a MINIMUM of THREE girls on the
pitch at all times
11.6.14
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP: Semi-Final - 6W 2-0 6P
Goals from Michael and Filippo drove 6W to a comfortable win over a poorly-organized 6P team. 6W now face a difficult final against 8C but they can count on two extra players on the pitch and boundless enthusiasm!
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP: Semi-Final - 8C 3-0 7F
Goals from Mattia, Marco and Luca buried a seventh grade team which threatened more than they produced.
Can anyone stop Mr Corcoran's homeroom from winning YET AGAIN?
Can anyone stop Mr Corcoran's homeroom from winning YET AGAIN?
9.6.14
PENALTIES!
7F 4-3 7DT.................. Tuesday semi-final: 8C vs 7F
6P 3-2 6A.................... Wednesday semi-final: 6P vs 6W
6P 3-2 6A.................... Wednesday semi-final: 6P vs 6W
6.6.14
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP: Quarter Final, 7DT 1-1 7F
Another quarter final ends in penalties thanks to Jacopo's richly-deserved last minute equalizer.
Having gone behind to a first-half strike from Stuart, 7DT fought like tigers to avoid elimination at the first hurdle. Tommaso had a good first half on the right, Sofia played well in midfield and the best early chance fell to DT but Lucrezia made a fantastic save. At the other end, Anastasia also kept out an early attempt by Stuart but she was beaten to the ball when Stuart opened the scoring.
7DT piled forward in the second half and Luca was kept busy, clearing and tackling and organizing. In the end, after another great Lucrezia save, Jacopo ducked in from the right and his low shot caught Lucrezia on the wrong foot.
Penalty shoot out on Monday at lunch time to decide who will face 8C in Tuesday's semi-final.
Having gone behind to a first-half strike from Stuart, 7DT fought like tigers to avoid elimination at the first hurdle. Tommaso had a good first half on the right, Sofia played well in midfield and the best early chance fell to DT but Lucrezia made a fantastic save. At the other end, Anastasia also kept out an early attempt by Stuart but she was beaten to the ball when Stuart opened the scoring.
7DT piled forward in the second half and Luca was kept busy, clearing and tackling and organizing. In the end, after another great Lucrezia save, Jacopo ducked in from the right and his low shot caught Lucrezia on the wrong foot.
Penalty shoot out on Monday at lunch time to decide who will face 8C in Tuesday's semi-final.
5.6.14
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP, Quarter Final: 6A 1-1 6P
Two goals in the first half, none in the second and another QF will be decided on penalties: Monday morning, 11:00.
Francesco put his team ahead and Umberto showed great determination to score an equaliser before the break.
Francesco put his team ahead and Umberto showed great determination to score an equaliser before the break.
4.6.14
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP - NEWS!!!!!
Dates for Quarter Finals Two and Three swapped around:
Thursday 05 June, 6A vs 6P
Friday 06 June, 7DT vs 7F
Thursday 05 June, 6A vs 6P
Friday 06 June, 7DT vs 7F
HOMEROOM CHAMPIONSHIP, Quarter Final: 8C 2-2 8T
8C, hot favourites for this year's title, almost fell at the first hurdle when Joshua - making his last appearance on the soccer pitch, slipped in at the back post just before half time to put 8T 2-1 ahead at the interval.
It had all begun so well for 8C when Alessio put them 1-0 up early on and the seemed to have the match under control. But then Joshua and Alex combined on the right and Alex, after a mazy, brazilian-like run through the defence, scored the equalizer. It was Alex again who punctured the 8C defence - this time on the left - to supply Joshua with the perfect pass.
Marco took over in teh second half for 8C but Jonny came on for 8T and turned up everywhere in defence to foil him. It looked like 8C would crash out until four minutes from the end when 8C finally grabbed the equaliser. Penalties tomorrow!
It had all begun so well for 8C when Alessio put them 1-0 up early on and the seemed to have the match under control. But then Joshua and Alex combined on the right and Alex, after a mazy, brazilian-like run through the defence, scored the equalizer. It was Alex again who punctured the 8C defence - this time on the left - to supply Joshua with the perfect pass.
Marco took over in teh second half for 8C but Jonny came on for 8T and turned up everywhere in defence to foil him. It looked like 8C would crash out until four minutes from the end when 8C finally grabbed the equaliser. Penalties tomorrow!
3.6.14
BOYS FOOTBALL: Ambrit First & Second at St George's!
On Saturday morning, Ambrit's 4th & 5th graders won their third consecutive tournament this year with another fantastic display of individual skill and determined team work.
Meanwhile, in the Middle Schol section, the 8th graders (plus Stuart) fought their way into the final and lost to an excellent Southlands.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULTS
Group:
ISA 2 - 4 Ambrit
(Luca 2, Marco, Jonny)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Tommy
St George's B 0-7 Ambrit
(Luca 3, Jonny 2, Lorenzo , Stuart)
Semi Final:
St George's A 2-5 Ambrit
(Stuart 4, Marco)
Final:
Southlands 5-2 Ambrit
(Marco 2)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Marco
Meanwhile, in the Middle Schol section, the 8th graders (plus Stuart) fought their way into the final and lost to an excellent Southlands.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULTS
Group:
ISA 2 - 4 Ambrit
(Luca 2, Marco, Jonny)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Tommy
St George's B 0-7 Ambrit
(Luca 3, Jonny 2, Lorenzo , Stuart)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Jonny
Semi Final:
St George's A 2-5 Ambrit
(Stuart 4, Marco)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Stuart
Final:
Southlands 5-2 Ambrit
(Marco 2)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Marco
21.5.14
BOYS FINAL: Chile 4-8 Australia
A high-scoring final was dominated by the Aussies and Mediterranean Cup top-scorer, Filippo C, nabbed five goals to take the top scorer's trophy yet again.
In the first half, despite some excellent defending by Filippo T, Filippo C scored a quick hat-trick. Mattia replied with a cracking shot from outside the area but Giovanni added a fourth before half time.
Australia's superior passing and good defending from Matteo, Tommaso and Alex K, and from Octavio in goal, kept them in front in the second half and Ale dF's late arrival gave them more options going forward. Filippo C made it 5-1 before Chile tried to come back into the game. Mattia added another and Alessio was rewarded with a goal too and, at 5-3, there was a glimmer of hope for the South Americans. But it was extinguished quickly. Jacopo made it 6-3 and then 7-3; Mattia struck again to make it 7-4 but Filippo C had the last word with his best goal of the day: an unstoppable volley from the edge of the area.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 9, Michael 5, Filippo T 2, Matteo 2, Mattia 2, Jacopo 1,
In the first half, despite some excellent defending by Filippo T, Filippo C scored a quick hat-trick. Mattia replied with a cracking shot from outside the area but Giovanni added a fourth before half time.
Australia's superior passing and good defending from Matteo, Tommaso and Alex K, and from Octavio in goal, kept them in front in the second half and Ale dF's late arrival gave them more options going forward. Filippo C made it 5-1 before Chile tried to come back into the game. Mattia added another and Alessio was rewarded with a goal too and, at 5-3, there was a glimmer of hope for the South Americans. But it was extinguished quickly. Jacopo made it 6-3 and then 7-3; Mattia struck again to make it 7-4 but Filippo C had the last word with his best goal of the day: an unstoppable volley from the edge of the area.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 9, Michael 5, Filippo T 2, Matteo 2, Mattia 2, Jacopo 1,
16.5.14
THIRD PLACE PLAY OFF: Spain 3-2 Netherlands
Filippo G scored three goals and could have bagged two more but for fine saves by Christian, but his hat-trick was enough to ensure that Jiaqi's team walked off with the bronze medals.
Filippo's second and third goals were sandwiched by one from Stuart and Luca dC made it 3-2 in the second half but Spain's dominance was never really in doubt.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo G 6, Stuart 3, William 3, Luca dC 2, Joao 2, Jiaqi 2, Zahir 1, Cristian 1, Lorenzo 1
Filippo's second and third goals were sandwiched by one from Stuart and Luca dC made it 3-2 in the second half but Spain's dominance was never really in doubt.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo G 6, Stuart 3, William 3, Luca dC 2, Joao 2, Jiaqi 2, Zahir 1, Cristian 1, Lorenzo 1
15.5.14
GIRLS' FINAL: Mexico - Croatia 0-0 (6-5 after penalties)
Che grande finale! Quante emozioni!
Ancora una volta i rigori a decidere l'assegnazione del trofeo finale, dopo un'appassionante partita con molte occasioni, ma con difese e portieri davvero attenti. Nel primo tempo domina la Croazia, a causa della pesantissima assenza per infortunio di Giulia - colpita a un occhio da una pallonata nei primi minuti - Poi nel secondo tempo crea di più il Messico - dopo l'ingresso di Giulia - ma Lucrezia fa buona guardia tra i pali e non concede nulla: arrivano i temuti calci di rigore. Le due squadre si rimpallano le segnature e gli errori, fino a quando il rigore di Sophie danza sulla linea di porta dopo aver colpito il palo, mentre Raffaella riesce a tirare bene l'ultimo e decisivo rigore che dà la vittoria al Messico.
Brave tutte!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: coming soon!
Ancora una volta i rigori a decidere l'assegnazione del trofeo finale, dopo un'appassionante partita con molte occasioni, ma con difese e portieri davvero attenti. Nel primo tempo domina la Croazia, a causa della pesantissima assenza per infortunio di Giulia - colpita a un occhio da una pallonata nei primi minuti - Poi nel secondo tempo crea di più il Messico - dopo l'ingresso di Giulia - ma Lucrezia fa buona guardia tra i pali e non concede nulla: arrivano i temuti calci di rigore. Le due squadre si rimpallano le segnature e gli errori, fino a quando il rigore di Sophie danza sulla linea di porta dopo aver colpito il palo, mentre Raffaella riesce a tirare bene l'ultimo e decisivo rigore che dà la vittoria al Messico.
Brave tutte!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: coming soon!
Mexico 1 - 1 Brazil
Un bel pareggui consente al Mexico di tenere il Brasile a un punto di distanza e guadagnare la finalissima di questo secondo Intramural!!!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: coming soon!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: coming soon!
Croatia - Mexico 2-1
La Croazia, battendo il Messico, guadagna il pass per la finale di questo Intramural.
Australia 4-1 Netherlands
Australia managed to stop Stuart from getting any shots on target, striking four times themselves past Ambrit's first-choice goalkeeper and winning the right to face Chile in Friday's final.
An early goal from Filippo C (contested by Cristian and by a rowdy section of the onlooking crowd) set the tone and put Netherlands on the back foot. Tough defending from Zahir and co. kept the score at 1-0 though until Giovanni found the net with a well-timed volley and sent the Aussies in 2-0 at half time. It might have been three had referee Corcoran given a penalty against Zahir for a rash challenge on Filippo in the area but Zahir got away with it (again!).
The Dutchmen pulled one back early in the second half through Lorenzo: just reward for a gritty performance. But stretching for an equaliser left them open at the back and Australia took advantage: first when Jacopo scored after a beautifully-timed run onto a Filippo pass; and again when Filippo scored after a beautifully-timed run onto a Matteo pass.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Tommaso V 3, Filippo C 3, Jacopo 3, Lorenzo 2, Cristian 1, Sebastian 1, Max 1, William 1, Tommaso R 1, Zahir 1, Alex dF 1, Stuart 1, Giovanni 1, Matteo 1
An early goal from Filippo C (contested by Cristian and by a rowdy section of the onlooking crowd) set the tone and put Netherlands on the back foot. Tough defending from Zahir and co. kept the score at 1-0 though until Giovanni found the net with a well-timed volley and sent the Aussies in 2-0 at half time. It might have been three had referee Corcoran given a penalty against Zahir for a rash challenge on Filippo in the area but Zahir got away with it (again!).
The Dutchmen pulled one back early in the second half through Lorenzo: just reward for a gritty performance. But stretching for an equaliser left them open at the back and Australia took advantage: first when Jacopo scored after a beautifully-timed run onto a Filippo pass; and again when Filippo scored after a beautifully-timed run onto a Matteo pass.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Tommaso V 3, Filippo C 3, Jacopo 3, Lorenzo 2, Cristian 1, Sebastian 1, Max 1, William 1, Tommaso R 1, Zahir 1, Alex dF 1, Stuart 1, Giovanni 1, Matteo 1
8.5.14
Boys Semi-Final: Chile 3-2 Spain
Mattia missed an early chance in a first half where scoring chances were rare. Chile slowly began to dominate and Umberto put his team 1-0 up after 6 minutes. Some of the more experienced players on the pitch then looked on as Artur made it 2-0 with a clinical finish. Joao came close to scoring shortly afterwards but it was Joshua who struck next: 3-0 at the interval. Game over?
No! Alex clawed one back early in the second half to open up the game. Filippo hit apost and then scored to make it 3-2 but it was all too late.
Chile into the final.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Mattia 4, Artur 3, Umberto 2, Jiaqi 2, Filippo T 2, Luca R 1, Andrew Cross 1, Riccardo 1, Alex V 1, Filippo G 1, Joshua K 1, Joshua C 1, Joao 1
No! Alex clawed one back early in the second half to open up the game. Filippo hit apost and then scored to make it 3-2 but it was all too late.
Chile into the final.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Mattia 4, Artur 3, Umberto 2, Jiaqi 2, Filippo T 2, Luca R 1, Andrew Cross 1, Riccardo 1, Alex V 1, Filippo G 1, Joshua K 1, Joshua C 1, Joao 1
18.4.14
Australia 6-3 Chile
With 2 goals from Captain Alex and 4 from Jacopo, Australia knock out Portugal and qualify for the semi-finals.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Jacopo 6, Mattia 5, Alessio 5, Matteo 2, Tommaso 2, Artur 1
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Jacopo 6, Mattia 5, Alessio 5, Matteo 2, Tommaso 2, Artur 1
16.4.14
Netherlands-chile 1-3
Player of the match points:
Christian 5, Alessio 4, Andrew cr. 3, max 3, Michael 2, Joshua 2, Zahir 1, Filippo t. 1
Christian 5, Alessio 4, Andrew cr. 3, max 3, Michael 2, Joshua 2, Zahir 1, Filippo t. 1
10.4.14
BOYS' SOCCER: St George's 7-5 Ambrit
A thrilling encounter full of goals ended in victory for the home side after Ambrit had held a half-time lead.
The visitors got off to a great start and Marco almost scored in the first minute. Joshua too had an early chance when Alessio found him with a good pass and Ambrit finally did score through Marco in the 4th minute.
Losing the early initiative, Ambrit allowed the hosts back into the game and they equalised in the 12th minute when a long shot bounced badly and tricked Christian. But St George's weren't level for long. Ambrit surged back into attack and Marco played in Joshua who made it 2-1 in the 13th minute and Marco himself made it 3-1 a minute later.
In the 17th minute, Christian saved a powerful shot but St George's were first to the rebound: 3-2. Jonathan had a couple of good efforts from long range before half time and William should have scored to finish off a great move involving Joshua and Alessio but Ambrit went in at half time with a slender one goal advantage.
Ambrit's slow start to the second half was punished after 5 minutes and St George's more aggressive approach was rewarded with a goal: 3-3. A minute later, Lorenzo set up Joshua with a good chance but he kicked it wide. St Georg's however were taking over in midfield and they went 4-3 up after 11', 5-3 after 14' and 6-3 after 18'.
Fair play to Ambrit though. They found a new lease of life and battled back a minute later, Lorenzo whacking in a ball from Marco. In the 20th minute, Alessio missed a sitter and St George's broke away to make it 7-4. Ambrit's last compensation came when Marco scored yet another goal following a good pass from Joshua.
The visitors got off to a great start and Marco almost scored in the first minute. Joshua too had an early chance when Alessio found him with a good pass and Ambrit finally did score through Marco in the 4th minute.
Losing the early initiative, Ambrit allowed the hosts back into the game and they equalised in the 12th minute when a long shot bounced badly and tricked Christian. But St George's weren't level for long. Ambrit surged back into attack and Marco played in Joshua who made it 2-1 in the 13th minute and Marco himself made it 3-1 a minute later.
In the 17th minute, Christian saved a powerful shot but St George's were first to the rebound: 3-2. Jonathan had a couple of good efforts from long range before half time and William should have scored to finish off a great move involving Joshua and Alessio but Ambrit went in at half time with a slender one goal advantage.
Ambrit's slow start to the second half was punished after 5 minutes and St George's more aggressive approach was rewarded with a goal: 3-3. A minute later, Lorenzo set up Joshua with a good chance but he kicked it wide. St Georg's however were taking over in midfield and they went 4-3 up after 11', 5-3 after 14' and 6-3 after 18'.
Fair play to Ambrit though. They found a new lease of life and battled back a minute later, Lorenzo whacking in a ball from Marco. In the 20th minute, Alessio missed a sitter and St George's broke away to make it 7-4. Ambrit's last compensation came when Marco scored yet another goal following a good pass from Joshua.
2.4.14
Spain 2-0 Italy
Italy threw away the chance to pick up their first points of the season, missing a plethora of chances in the second half and conceding an easy goal in each half to a lucky Spain who finished the match one player down after captain Jiaqi was sent off for a reckless challenge.
7.3.14
Australia 2-2 Netherlands
The spoils were shared today but a point is more useful to Zahir than to Alex.
Ale dF put his team ahead after receiving a good pass from Giovanni; Stuart equalised with a trademark shot that zipped in from the left.
An in-form Alex almost put his side ahead again after the break but Christian intervened to keep the teams level. However, Ale struck again to put the Aussies one up. Three points beckoned but Stuart hadn't given up yet. On another of his breaks down the wing, he managed to scramble the ball back across the area and then followed up to put the ball in the back of the net when Octavio struggled to smother the ball.
BEST PLAYER POINTS
Stuart 5, Alex DF 4, jacopo M 2, William 2, FilippoC 2, Lorenzo 1, laith 1, Zahir 1, Christian 1, Octavio 1.
Ale dF put his team ahead after receiving a good pass from Giovanni; Stuart equalised with a trademark shot that zipped in from the left.
An in-form Alex almost put his side ahead again after the break but Christian intervened to keep the teams level. However, Ale struck again to put the Aussies one up. Three points beckoned but Stuart hadn't given up yet. On another of his breaks down the wing, he managed to scramble the ball back across the area and then followed up to put the ball in the back of the net when Octavio struggled to smother the ball.
BEST PLAYER POINTS
Stuart 5, Alex DF 4, jacopo M 2, William 2, FilippoC 2, Lorenzo 1, laith 1, Zahir 1, Christian 1, Octavio 1.
6.3.14
Mexico 1-0 Brazil
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Maria Flavia 3, Francesca 3, Greta 2, Giulia 2, Lara 2, Noemi 1, Ginevra 1
Maria Flavia 3, Francesca 3, Greta 2, Giulia 2, Lara 2, Noemi 1, Ginevra 1
Croatia 3 - 1 Brazil
Ancora una sconfitta per il Brasile, piuttosto netta nel punteggio e nel gioco, anche se le due formazioni erano piuttosto rimaneggiate. Meglio la Croazia nel primo tempo, il Brasile è venuto fuori nel secondo tempo, con diversi tentativi nel finale, quando ancora il punteggio era fermo sul 2-1 grazie alla doppietta di Carolina e al momentaneo pareggio di Lara. Il terzo gol di Angelica ha di fatto concluso il match e smorzato la foga delle ragazze capitanate da Francesca.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Orsola 7, Lucie 3, Carolina 3, Margarida 2, Celeste 2, Francesca 1, Greta 1, Angelica 1, Fatou 1
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Orsola 7, Lucie 3, Carolina 3, Margarida 2, Celeste 2, Francesca 1, Greta 1, Angelica 1, Fatou 1
Brazil 0 - 1 Mexico
Una bellissima punizione di Giulia nel finale affonda il Brasile e regala i tre punti al Messico. Sostanziale equilibrio tra le due formazioni, sino alla rete che decide il match.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Italy 0-3 Portugal
Portugal kept thier hopes of qualification alive with three points from this, their last, game and they must kow wait to see how the other results pan out.
26.2.14
Spain 3-2 Portugal
Though missing a couple of players - including last term's Best Player Marco - Portugal ran Spain close and might have snatched a point had Jonny's free kick gone in instead of striking the crossbar.
A misdirected clearance by Ale P let Jiaqi in for a rare goal and another less-than-perfect clearance later on set up Alex V for a second. Half time, 2-0.
Portugal pressed forward in the second half and Jonny scored from the edge of the area to make it 2-1. Spain restored the two-goal margin when Ludovico popped up in the penalty area to score from a corner. Sam made it 3-2 when Noah picked him out with a good pass but it was too late for the Portugese.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
NoahI 8, Joao Francisco 3, FilippoG 2, Jonathan 2, GiacomoO 2, NoahG 2, Jiaqi 1, Samuel 1.
A misdirected clearance by Ale P let Jiaqi in for a rare goal and another less-than-perfect clearance later on set up Alex V for a second. Half time, 2-0.
Portugal pressed forward in the second half and Jonny scored from the edge of the area to make it 2-1. Spain restored the two-goal margin when Ludovico popped up in the penalty area to score from a corner. Sam made it 3-2 when Noah picked him out with a good pass but it was too late for the Portugese.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
NoahI 8, Joao Francisco 3, FilippoG 2, Jonathan 2, GiacomoO 2, NoahG 2, Jiaqi 1, Samuel 1.
14.2.14
Chile 5-1 Italy
No respite for the brave Italians but they still have time to leave their mark on the tournament.
Netherlands 4-0 Italy
Missing many of their top players, Italy struggled and remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
13.2.14
Mexico 2 - 1 Croatia
All'ultimo secondo il Messico sconfigge una buona Croazia, che aveva iniziato in inferiorità numerica la partita e si era ben difesa, recuperando anche il gol subito nel primo tempo dopo un'ottima percussione di Lara. Ran infatti aveva trovato il momentaneo pareggio su contropiede, beffando il portiere con un tocco in anticipo sull'uscita. L'1-1 sembrava il risultato più giusto, anche per i valori visti in campo, ma proprio allo scadere - come dicevamo - un'azione personale del portierone Lucrezia ha portato alla vittoria del Messico su tiro potente e preciso di Giulia.
Con questi tre punti il Messico si appaia proprio alla Croazia alle spalle del Brasile: la lotta per la finale si fa sempre più intensa!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Priscilla 5, Ran 3, Lara 3, Giulia 2, Angelica 2, Eilith 2, Celeste 2, Orsola 1, Ginevra 1
Con questi tre punti il Messico si appaia proprio alla Croazia alle spalle del Brasile: la lotta per la finale si fa sempre più intensa!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Priscilla 5, Ran 3, Lara 3, Giulia 2, Angelica 2, Eilith 2, Celeste 2, Orsola 1, Ginevra 1
7.2.14
Portugal 1-1 Netherlands
Despite playing with two extra players, Netherlands still managed to leave two men free in the box half-way through the first half. One of them - Sam - made them pay: 1-0.
The Dutchmen pulled level just before half time though when the goalscorer, under pressure, scored again, but this time into the wrong goal.
An entertaining second half produced lots of excitement, few chances and no goals.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Marco O 7, Johnny 7, Guerrino 2, Christian 1,NoahI 1,Sebastian 1, Stuart 1, Zahir 1.
The Dutchmen pulled level just before half time though when the goalscorer, under pressure, scored again, but this time into the wrong goal.
An entertaining second half produced lots of excitement, few chances and no goals.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Marco O 7, Johnny 7, Guerrino 2, Christian 1,NoahI 1,Sebastian 1, Stuart 1, Zahir 1.
6.2.14
Brazil 1-0 Croatia
L'effetto Greta continua: dopo aver "steso" il Messico, la pulce sigla anche la rete-vittoria contro la Croazia, che permette al Brasile di scattare in testa alla classifica e a Greta di consolidare la prima posizione tra i marcatori e i Best Players.
La partita offre uno spettacolo dignitoso al pubblico presente: grande equilibrio, buoni interventi e grande ritmo atletico. La tecnica...arriverà!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Greta 5, Orsola 4, Priscilla 3, Francesca 3, Angelica 2, Maragarida 2, Alexia 1, Sophie 1
La partita offre uno spettacolo dignitoso al pubblico presente: grande equilibrio, buoni interventi e grande ritmo atletico. La tecnica...arriverà!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Greta 5, Orsola 4, Priscilla 3, Francesca 3, Angelica 2, Maragarida 2, Alexia 1, Sophie 1
5.2.14
Spain 1 - 1 Australia
A cracking game unfolded today at Ambrit Stadium, both sides fighting for a win to the very end.
After a goal-less first half, Ludovico broke the deadlock when he ran on to a long throw in and found himself unmarked at the near post, just 1 meter out from the goal. He bundled the ball over the line and Spain retreated into defense.
Australia accepted the invitation to an all-out attack, but it wasn't until Tommy rose out of defense like an avenging angel that the Aussies managed to equalise. At the end of a strong run forward, he found Filippo in the middle and Giacomo had no chance of stopping Filippo's venomous finish.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
5 Tommaso V, 3 Joao Francisco, 2 Jiaqi, 2 FilippoC, 2 AlexDF, 2 GiacomoO, 2 Octavio, 1 JacopoS, 1 FilippoG, 1 AlexK.
After a goal-less first half, Ludovico broke the deadlock when he ran on to a long throw in and found himself unmarked at the near post, just 1 meter out from the goal. He bundled the ball over the line and Spain retreated into defense.
Australia accepted the invitation to an all-out attack, but it wasn't until Tommy rose out of defense like an avenging angel that the Aussies managed to equalise. At the end of a strong run forward, he found Filippo in the middle and Giacomo had no chance of stopping Filippo's venomous finish.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
5 Tommaso V, 3 Joao Francisco, 2 Jiaqi, 2 FilippoC, 2 AlexDF, 2 GiacomoO, 2 Octavio, 1 JacopoS, 1 FilippoG, 1 AlexK.
31.1.14
Brazil 2-0 Mexico
Il Messico cede i tre punti al Brasile, non riuscendo a compensare la pesantissima assenza di Giulia, e soccombe alla bella doppietta di una Greta già in formato Garda. Ottima prestazione, punti importantissimi e primo posto nella classifica cannonieri e Player of the Match.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Greta 9, Lara 3, Raffaella 3, Maria 2, Sofia 2, Francesca 1, Miranda 1
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Greta 9, Lara 3, Raffaella 3, Maria 2, Sofia 2, Francesca 1, Miranda 1
29.1.14
Portugal 2-1 Australia
After dominating the first half and most of the second, Australia somehow contrived to lose this match after being ahead at half time.
Filippo C put his team ahead and might have made it 2-0 but Ale P made an excellent save with his foot.
Marco equalised in the second half with a fierce shot from the right and Jonathan scored the winner from the same part of the pitch.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Marco 6, Jonny 4, Filippo C 4, AleP 3, Alex K 2, Giovanni 1, JacopoM 1.
Filippo C put his team ahead and might have made it 2-0 but Ale P made an excellent save with his foot.
Marco equalised in the second half with a fierce shot from the right and Jonathan scored the winner from the same part of the pitch.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Marco 6, Jonny 4, Filippo C 4, AleP 3, Alex K 2, Giovanni 1, JacopoM 1.
Netherlands vs Italy
Selection of girls for the match:
Giulia (C)
Priscilla
Orsola
Carolina
Sophie
Valentina
Sofia
Anastasia
Greta
Maria
Lara
Giulia (C)
Priscilla
Orsola
Carolina
Sophie
Valentina
Sofia
Anastasia
Greta
Maria
Lara
25.1.14
AMBRIT GIRLS WIN JANUARY TOURNAMENT!
Two Ambrit teams and a team from AOSR faced off in the January MS Girls Soccer Tournament.
Ambrit 'B' 4 - 1 AOSR
(scorers: Giulia 2, Lara, Maria Flavia)
In the first game, Ambrit's 'B' team (G7/8) took on AOSR and took them by surprise. Early pressure paid off with two goals from Giulia - the second set up nicely by Ran. Lara played an excellent game - always available and passing well - and scored the third goal. Maria Flavia banged in a fourth before half time and Ambrit were cruising...... or so it seemed.
AOSR re-organized in the second half, clawed back one goal and kept Ambrit's attackers at bay.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Lara
Ambrit 'B' 4 - 1 AOSR
(scorers: Giulia 2, Lara, Maria Flavia)
In the first game, Ambrit's 'B' team (G7/8) took on AOSR and took them by surprise. Early pressure paid off with two goals from Giulia - the second set up nicely by Ran. Lara played an excellent game - always available and passing well - and scored the third goal. Maria Flavia banged in a fourth before half time and Ambrit were cruising...... or so it seemed.
AOSR re-organized in the second half, clawed back one goal and kept Ambrit's attackers at bay.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Lara
Ambrit 'B' 5 - 1 Ambrit 'A'
(scorers: Francesca 2, Lara, Maria Flavia,
Giulia; Ran)
PLAYERS OF THE MATCH: Chiara; Sophie
PLAYERS OF THE MATCH: Chiara; Sophie
Ambrit 'A' 0 - 3 AOSR
Ambrit's 6th graders kept their much bigger opponents at bay for most of the match and showed their promise for the future. An incredible performance by Anastasia (G7) in goal showed Ambrit's strength in depth at the moment in the all-important no. 1 position!
PLAYERS OF THE MATCH: Anastasia
FINAL - Ambrit 'B' 0 - 0 AOSR; 3-0 after penalties
(scorers: Lucrezia, Chiara, Sofia)
After a tight final, in which Lucrezia made a series of incredible saves, the competition was decided by penalty kicks. Three fantastic penalties and two brilliant saves ensured that the honours went to Ambrit: Bravissime!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Lucrezia
Spain 2-2 Chile
Andrew Cr kicked Chile into a first half lead but Filippo G equalised before half time.
Honours were even in the second half too; Joshua set up Francesco R who struck from outside the area to make it 2-1 but, with only seconds remaining, the ball struck Filippo T's arm in the penalty area and Filippo G converted.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Mattia 4, Filippo G 3, Ludovico 3, Alessio 2, Joao Francisco 2, Michael 1, Giacomo 1, Riccardo 1, Francesco R 1, Luca R 1, Filippo T 1, Joshua C 1
Honours were even in the second half too; Joshua set up Francesco R who struck from outside the area to make it 2-1 but, with only seconds remaining, the ball struck Filippo T's arm in the penalty area and Filippo G converted.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Mattia 4, Filippo G 3, Ludovico 3, Alessio 2, Joao Francisco 2, Michael 1, Giacomo 1, Riccardo 1, Francesco R 1, Luca R 1, Filippo T 1, Joshua C 1
23.1.14
Croatia 0 - 0 Mexico
Buona gara, molto equilibrata, tra le formazioni femminili scese oggi in campo: molti duelli a centrocampo, buona attenzione in difesa, ma è mancato lo spunto, la zampata che avrebbe cambiato il risultato e il volto della partita.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Sofia 6, Giulia 4, Ran 3, Priscilla 2, Maria Flavia 2, Carolina 1, Noemi 1, Orsola 1, Eilith 1
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Sofia 6, Giulia 4, Ran 3, Priscilla 2, Maria Flavia 2, Carolina 1, Noemi 1, Orsola 1, Eilith 1
22.1.14
Risultati del sondaggio
Il Portogallo, nonostante la netta sconfitta contro il Cile, risulta il più votato (25%) tra le squadre maschili favorite per la vittoria del secondo intramural. Al secondo posto (!) l'Italia, che certamente avrà beneficiato dei voti femminili tra i nostri lettori. Al terzo posto, con il 18% delle preferenze, l'Olanda; alle spalle degli Orange la Spagna e il Cile appaiate; più staccata l'Australia.Al campo il verdetto finale! Buon calcio a tutti
Australia 3-0 Italy
A good start for the Men from Down Under. A brace of goals in the first three minutes from Filippo and Jacopo settled the team and they passed the ball well for the rest of he match.
In the second half, Laith got up to crown a good performance with a header from a corner.
In the second half, Laith got up to crown a good performance with a header from a corner.
19.1.14
GIOVANI E VINCENTI!
Nella categoria della quinta elementare e della prima media la soppressa - graditissima - arriva dai più piccoli, la squadra Ambrit formata unicamente da fifth graders, che si aggiudica il torneo dopo una cavalcata trionfale nel girone e una finale tiratissima, vinta solo dopo i calci di rigore e qualche (sciocca) polemica.
Ma ripercorriamo la bella mattinata di sabato dal principio: l'Ambrit ha portato ben tre squadre su otto, di cui una mista (5/6) e due formate da elementi di prima media (6) e di quinta (5), inserite in due diversi gironi che ospitavano anche due squadre dell'eterna rivale St. George's, la New School e la Scuola Tedesca di Roma (DSR).
Nel girone A la situazione è apparsa subito molto equilibrata: fatta esclusione per la DSR, le altre squadre hanno tutte ottenuto due vittorie e una sconfitta, e il prezzo più alto è toccato alla pur brava Ambrit 6, qualificatasi per terza (questione di differenza reti) e quindi per la finale 5-6 posto.
Nel girone B la situazione è stata dominata dai piccoli ma tecnicissimi ragazzi di 5a, capaci di battere nettamente tutti gli avversari e piazzarsi primi nel girone. L'Ambrit 5/6, complice forse una minore abitudine a giocare insieme, non è riuscita a trovare la chiave della compattezza e ha ottenuto solo due pareggi e una sconfitta, finendo terza nel girone.
La finale per il quinto posto ha quindi visto fronteggiarsi due squadre Ambrit: la favorita Ambrit 6 contro la Ambrit 5/6. Il risultato di pareggio (gol di Francesco e pareggio di Nicholas) ha portato le squadre ai rigori e al verdetto: vittoria per l'Ambrit 5/6 con rigore decisivo di Nicholas!
La finalissima per il primo posto è stata molto combattuta: i piccoli dell'Ambrit 5, un po' emozionati e un po' tesi, hanno sprecato il vantaggio di Riccardo e hanno permesso alla St. George's A di ottenere un pareggio in mischia. Anche questa volta i calci di rigore hanno deciso i vincitori: dopo ben 7 rigori tirati per parte il punteggio era ancora 3-3. Qualche maligno genitore avversario ha nesso in dubbio la nostra buona fede - e questo ci dispiace e ci intristisce - ma la competizione è andata avanti, Riccardo ha segnato l'ultimo rigore e il piccolo Peter, tra i pali, ha compiuto l'ennesimo miracolo, regalando la vittoria all'Ambrit! Bravi ragazzi! Vi aspettiamo l'anno prossimo nella scuola media per altre emozionanti vittorie!
Girone A
Ambrit 6 - SGBIS A 1-0 (Francesco)
DSR - NSR 0-5
SGBIS A - NSR 2-1
Ambrit 6 - DSR 3-0 (Noah, Francesco, Filippo)
Ambrit 6 - NSR 0-1
SGBIS A - DSR 3-0
Girone B
Ambrit 5 - SGBIS B 2-1 (Edo P. - Edo P.)
Ambrit 5/6 - Southlands 0-0
Southlands - SGBIS B 3-1
Ambrit 5 - Ambrit 5/6 2-1 (Riccardo, Riccardo, Paolo)
Southlands - Ambrit 5 0-4 (Edo P., Edo P., Edo P., Emanuele)
Ambrit 5/6 - SGBIS B 2-2 (Umberto, Giovanni)
5th Place final
Ambrit 5/6 vs Ambrit 6 1-1 (3-2 dcr) Francesco, Nicholas
1st Place Final
Ambrit 5 vs SGBIS A 1-1 (5-4 dcr) Riccardo
P.S. Attendo una foto della squadra dai genitori! (email to gianluca.cristiani@ambrit-rome.com)
Ma ripercorriamo la bella mattinata di sabato dal principio: l'Ambrit ha portato ben tre squadre su otto, di cui una mista (5/6) e due formate da elementi di prima media (6) e di quinta (5), inserite in due diversi gironi che ospitavano anche due squadre dell'eterna rivale St. George's, la New School e la Scuola Tedesca di Roma (DSR).
Nel girone A la situazione è apparsa subito molto equilibrata: fatta esclusione per la DSR, le altre squadre hanno tutte ottenuto due vittorie e una sconfitta, e il prezzo più alto è toccato alla pur brava Ambrit 6, qualificatasi per terza (questione di differenza reti) e quindi per la finale 5-6 posto.
Nel girone B la situazione è stata dominata dai piccoli ma tecnicissimi ragazzi di 5a, capaci di battere nettamente tutti gli avversari e piazzarsi primi nel girone. L'Ambrit 5/6, complice forse una minore abitudine a giocare insieme, non è riuscita a trovare la chiave della compattezza e ha ottenuto solo due pareggi e una sconfitta, finendo terza nel girone.
La finale per il quinto posto ha quindi visto fronteggiarsi due squadre Ambrit: la favorita Ambrit 6 contro la Ambrit 5/6. Il risultato di pareggio (gol di Francesco e pareggio di Nicholas) ha portato le squadre ai rigori e al verdetto: vittoria per l'Ambrit 5/6 con rigore decisivo di Nicholas!
La finalissima per il primo posto è stata molto combattuta: i piccoli dell'Ambrit 5, un po' emozionati e un po' tesi, hanno sprecato il vantaggio di Riccardo e hanno permesso alla St. George's A di ottenere un pareggio in mischia. Anche questa volta i calci di rigore hanno deciso i vincitori: dopo ben 7 rigori tirati per parte il punteggio era ancora 3-3. Qualche maligno genitore avversario ha nesso in dubbio la nostra buona fede - e questo ci dispiace e ci intristisce - ma la competizione è andata avanti, Riccardo ha segnato l'ultimo rigore e il piccolo Peter, tra i pali, ha compiuto l'ennesimo miracolo, regalando la vittoria all'Ambrit! Bravi ragazzi! Vi aspettiamo l'anno prossimo nella scuola media per altre emozionanti vittorie!
Girone A
Ambrit 6 - SGBIS A 1-0 (Francesco)
DSR - NSR 0-5
SGBIS A - NSR 2-1
Ambrit 6 - DSR 3-0 (Noah, Francesco, Filippo)
Ambrit 6 - NSR 0-1
SGBIS A - DSR 3-0
Girone B
Ambrit 5 - SGBIS B 2-1 (Edo P. - Edo P.)
Ambrit 5/6 - Southlands 0-0
Southlands - SGBIS B 3-1
Ambrit 5 - Ambrit 5/6 2-1 (Riccardo, Riccardo, Paolo)
Southlands - Ambrit 5 0-4 (Edo P., Edo P., Edo P., Emanuele)
Ambrit 5/6 - SGBIS B 2-2 (Umberto, Giovanni)
5th Place final
Ambrit 5/6 vs Ambrit 6 1-1 (3-2 dcr) Francesco, Nicholas
1st Place Final
Ambrit 5 vs SGBIS A 1-1 (5-4 dcr) Riccardo
P.S. Attendo una foto della squadra dai genitori! (email to gianluca.cristiani@ambrit-rome.com)
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