Teachers 5-3 Grade 6

 Grade 6 kicked off the new year with a very impressive display, pushing the teachers all the way in an exciting 8-goal thriller. The teachers began slowly and shipped two early goals to Filippo and Piervalerio. The teachers grew into the game though and Mr Alessandro's header from a Mr Martin corner was just over. Mr Guarnieri was in a no-nonsense mood today though and he sprung out of midfield to halve the deficit after 10' of play. But g6 was determined to change sides with a healthy lead and Piervalerio restored the two goal advantage just before the break. Ms. Giulia came on at half time and that allowed the teachers to rearrange the team favourably. Mr Guarnieri took advantage and scored again to make it 3-2. G6 was still playing good football though, with Lorenzo F and Filippo pushing forward effectively and Lupo keeping things tidy in midfield. But the teachers leveled the match with just 6' left on the clock, Mr Alessandro smashing home a fierce drive into the top corner. Mr Guarnieri then put the teachers ahead for the first time, slipping a perfectly-placed shot past a defender and into the bottom corner. As g6 committed to attack in a search for the late equaliser, Mr Martin won a ball in midfield and, when his shot smashed back off the bar, Mr Alessandro was on hand to tap home the rebound.