Ambrit sent two MS boys' teams to the St George's tournament on Saturday. The Grade 8 team played well but failed to win their final group match while the less considered Grade 6/7 team, playing in the other group, qualified for the semi-finals and lost out on penalties. For G8, Giacomo and Jacopo played extremely well all day but the G6/7 team really played above themselves after a slow start. Lucrezia was outstanding in goal and Sasha also had an fantastic day; his passing, tackling and shooting were all top notch! Aden did a good job too, filling in for some absentees and he made his ANSPI experience count.
RESULTS
St George's 1-1 Ambrit G8 (Stuart)
AOSR 3-2 Ambrit G8 (Jacopo 2)
Southlands 2-1 (Stuart)
Team: Anastasia; Filippo T, Giacomo, Max; Alex, Jacopo; Stuart
St George's 4-0 Ambrit G67
New School 2-3 Ambrit G67 (Edo R, Sasha, Giovanni)
St George's 2-7 (Edo R 3, Sasha 2, Giovanni, Matteo)
Semi Final:
Southlands 4 - 4 Ambrit G6/7 (Sasha 3, Giovanni)
Ambrit lost 2-1 on penalties
Third-place play-off:
AOSR 2 - 2 Ambrit G6/7 (Edo R, Sasha)
Ambrit lost 2-1 on penalties
Team: Lucrezia; Laith, Matteo, Francesco C; Sasha, Giovanni; Edo R, Aden.
Segui in diretta le partite del più appassionante torneo dell'Ambrit!
A cura di Mr. Gianluca e Mr. Corcoran
23.3.15
USA 4-1 Argentina
Gli Stati Uniti dominano la finale e portano a casa il trofeo del secondo Intramural stagionale.
Ancora una volta è Elizabeth a "salire in cattedra" e a trascinare la squadra al successo, contro un'Argentina un poco rassegnata, che non è riuscita a esprimersi come aveva fatto nelle partite del girone di qualificazione. Nonostante le buone prestazioni di Greta in attacco e Fatou in difesa, la prestazione argentina non è stata sufficiente ad arginare la potenza e la tecnica delle statunitensi, che con Sofia, Raffaella e Leila, hanno saputo supportare e coprire le folate offensive di Elizabeth, autrice di una tripletta eccezionale e capocannoniere del torneo.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Elizabeth 5, Greta 4, Sofia 4, Fatou 2, Leila EZ 1, Raffaella 1.
Ancora una volta è Elizabeth a "salire in cattedra" e a trascinare la squadra al successo, contro un'Argentina un poco rassegnata, che non è riuscita a esprimersi come aveva fatto nelle partite del girone di qualificazione. Nonostante le buone prestazioni di Greta in attacco e Fatou in difesa, la prestazione argentina non è stata sufficiente ad arginare la potenza e la tecnica delle statunitensi, che con Sofia, Raffaella e Leila, hanno saputo supportare e coprire le folate offensive di Elizabeth, autrice di una tripletta eccezionale e capocannoniere del torneo.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Elizabeth 5, Greta 4, Sofia 4, Fatou 2, Leila EZ 1, Raffaella 1.
Spain 3-1 Germany
The Spring Intramural finished with a bang, with the last two World Champions providing an exciting climax.
The first half finished goalless thanks to some excellent goalkeeping at both ends (Lucrezia and Octavio) and Germany should probably have been ahead at the interval. The first real chance fell to Edoardo R but Lucrezia made a fantastic save down low to her left. Not long afterwards, Lucrezia also denied Ludo from close range and then Spain broke Ricky twice for Spain. The firs time, he shot just wide and the second time Octavio made a great save. Octavio intervened again soon afterwards when he stopped a piledriver from Sam and, back at the other end, Andrew was lucky to get away with a careless back-header and Luca came close with a diving header.
Ricky opened the scoring in the second half when he got away from Luca and shot low past Octavio. Francesco almost equalised but his shot came back off the bar and Edo Recchi missed a good chance too. Germany paid for their mistakes when Noah G found space on the right and shot past Octavio. Sasha hit the post and Luca made it 2-1 with three minutes to go. Germany rushed forward but couldn't score. Spain did, through Sasha.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Lucrezia 7, Sasha 4, Noah G 5, Octavio 1, Francesco R 1, Luca 1, Riccardo G 1, Andrew 1
The first half finished goalless thanks to some excellent goalkeeping at both ends (Lucrezia and Octavio) and Germany should probably have been ahead at the interval. The first real chance fell to Edoardo R but Lucrezia made a fantastic save down low to her left. Not long afterwards, Lucrezia also denied Ludo from close range and then Spain broke Ricky twice for Spain. The firs time, he shot just wide and the second time Octavio made a great save. Octavio intervened again soon afterwards when he stopped a piledriver from Sam and, back at the other end, Andrew was lucky to get away with a careless back-header and Luca came close with a diving header.
Ricky opened the scoring in the second half when he got away from Luca and shot low past Octavio. Francesco almost equalised but his shot came back off the bar and Edo Recchi missed a good chance too. Germany paid for their mistakes when Noah G found space on the right and shot past Octavio. Sasha hit the post and Luca made it 2-1 with three minutes to go. Germany rushed forward but couldn't score. Spain did, through Sasha.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Lucrezia 7, Sasha 4, Noah G 5, Octavio 1, Francesco R 1, Luca 1, Riccardo G 1, Andrew 1
18.3.15
Italy 1-0 Greece
After such a promising start to the Spring Intramural, Greece finished empty-handed today as they failed to produce the goods in the third place decider.
Chances were few and far between in the first half and fell mostly to the Italians, but the Greek goalkeeper had another superb day between the sticks: 0-0 half time.
In the second half the intensity of the game increased, but not the quality. The only goal of the game came after a wave of Italian attacks and was finished off by L'onorevole Luka, following up unmarked after Anastasia had saved a shot from Alex.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Taro 4, Anastasia 4, Giacomo 3, Ascanio 3, Tristano 2, Jacopo M 1, Luka 1, Filippo G 1, Alex V 1, Edo J 1,
Chances were few and far between in the first half and fell mostly to the Italians, but the Greek goalkeeper had another superb day between the sticks: 0-0 half time.
In the second half the intensity of the game increased, but not the quality. The only goal of the game came after a wave of Italian attacks and was finished off by L'onorevole Luka, following up unmarked after Anastasia had saved a shot from Alex.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Taro 4, Anastasia 4, Giacomo 3, Ascanio 3, Tristano 2, Jacopo M 1, Luka 1, Filippo G 1, Alex V 1, Edo J 1,
11.3.15
USA 2 - 0 Argentina
Usa - o meglio Elizabeth - batte Argentina 2-0 e conquista primo posto in classifica e finale.
Questo il riassunto in brevissimo del match.
In realtà si è visto molto più di questo in campo. L'Argentina ha giocato una buona partita, ma non ha avuto quasi nessuna chance in attacco, mentre gli USA si sono riversati in attacco dal primo all'ultimo minuto, con un buon atteggiamento, che alla fine è stato premiato dalla vittoria. Nel primo tempo la partita perfetta di Sophie, capace di murare letteralmente tutti i tentativi di Elizabeth, ha permesso all'Argentina di chiudere sullo 0-0. Brava anche Lucie a tentare di giocare in contropiede, supportata da una Ginevra molto mobile, ma ancora poco precisa nei passaggi.
Nel secondo tempo, grazie anche al continuo aiuto di Sofia e Raffaella, Elizabeth "sale in cattedra" e impartisce una dura lezione alle sudamericane. Prima riesce a sfondare sulla sinistra e non sbaglia l'uno-contro-uno di fronte all'incolpevole Anastasia. Poi sfodera un sinistro micidiale da fuori area, su cui però Anastasia si supera con un tuffo di riflesso. A pochi minuti dalla fine, un altro capolavoro di Elizabeth: un destro a giro, direttamente da calcio d'angolo, che s'infila all'incrocio opposto. Doppietta e finale!
PLAYER OF THA MATCH POINTS: Elizabeth 8, Fatou 3, Raffaella 2, Lucie 2, Sofia 2.
Questo il riassunto in brevissimo del match.
In realtà si è visto molto più di questo in campo. L'Argentina ha giocato una buona partita, ma non ha avuto quasi nessuna chance in attacco, mentre gli USA si sono riversati in attacco dal primo all'ultimo minuto, con un buon atteggiamento, che alla fine è stato premiato dalla vittoria. Nel primo tempo la partita perfetta di Sophie, capace di murare letteralmente tutti i tentativi di Elizabeth, ha permesso all'Argentina di chiudere sullo 0-0. Brava anche Lucie a tentare di giocare in contropiede, supportata da una Ginevra molto mobile, ma ancora poco precisa nei passaggi.
Nel secondo tempo, grazie anche al continuo aiuto di Sofia e Raffaella, Elizabeth "sale in cattedra" e impartisce una dura lezione alle sudamericane. Prima riesce a sfondare sulla sinistra e non sbaglia l'uno-contro-uno di fronte all'incolpevole Anastasia. Poi sfodera un sinistro micidiale da fuori area, su cui però Anastasia si supera con un tuffo di riflesso. A pochi minuti dalla fine, un altro capolavoro di Elizabeth: un destro a giro, direttamente da calcio d'angolo, che s'infila all'incrocio opposto. Doppietta e finale!
PLAYER OF THA MATCH POINTS: Elizabeth 8, Fatou 3, Raffaella 2, Lucie 2, Sofia 2.
28.2.15
Brazil 2-0 USA
Risultato clamoroso all'Ambrit Arena, che riapre completamente il discorso qualificazione del torneo femminile: l'esordio di Elizabeth nelle fila degli Stati Uniti coincide infatti con una netta sconfitta, ad opera di un grintoso e implacabile Brasile, in cui spicca la prestazione perfetta di Margarida.
Il Brasile da subito ha trovato la giusta organizzazione, con una difesa ben giudata da Sophie e Celeste, abili anche a costruire gioco, e una rinata Carolina a centrocampo, che - insieme alla sempre molto tecnica Ran - ha permesso a Margarida di siglare una doppietta. In casa statunitense la solita generosa Elizabeth non è bastata a gestire un attacco impreciso e una difesa poco concentrata.
Positiva la prova di Raffaella, ormai una certezza, di Lea e Leila. Ora le Brasiliane faranno il tifo per l'Argentina nell'ultima partita del girone: una vittoria sudamericana infatti le promuoverebbe in finale, eliminando gli USA!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Margarida 7, Carolina 5, Sophie 3, Raffaella 2, Sofia 2, Lea 1, Leila EZ 1.
Il Brasile da subito ha trovato la giusta organizzazione, con una difesa ben giudata da Sophie e Celeste, abili anche a costruire gioco, e una rinata Carolina a centrocampo, che - insieme alla sempre molto tecnica Ran - ha permesso a Margarida di siglare una doppietta. In casa statunitense la solita generosa Elizabeth non è bastata a gestire un attacco impreciso e una difesa poco concentrata.
Positiva la prova di Raffaella, ormai una certezza, di Lea e Leila. Ora le Brasiliane faranno il tifo per l'Argentina nell'ultima partita del girone: una vittoria sudamericana infatti le promuoverebbe in finale, eliminando gli USA!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Margarida 7, Carolina 5, Sophie 3, Raffaella 2, Sofia 2, Lea 1, Leila EZ 1.
27.2.15
Greece 0-1 Italy
Abandoned by Noah, Jacopo M, Guerrino, Taro and Artur, Captain Giacomo could only look on helplessly as his team lost to Italy and missed out on the Final.
Luka returned from his tennis exploits to inspire the Italians. His was the goal - scored in the first half - that separated the teams. Italy had other chances too in the first half but Greece were saved by a goalmouth scramble and by poor shooting from the Italian forwards.
Greece themselves had few opportunities, the best of them created and missed by EdoJ.
The teams will meet again in the Third Place Final.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 5, Tristano 3, Luka 2, Edo J 2, Giacomo 2, Alex V 2, Mattis 1, Filippo G 1, Alex K 1, Jacopo S 2,
Luka returned from his tennis exploits to inspire the Italians. His was the goal - scored in the first half - that separated the teams. Italy had other chances too in the first half but Greece were saved by a goalmouth scramble and by poor shooting from the Italian forwards.
Greece themselves had few opportunities, the best of them created and missed by EdoJ.
The teams will meet again in the Third Place Final.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 5, Tristano 3, Luka 2, Edo J 2, Giacomo 2, Alex V 2, Mattis 1, Filippo G 1, Alex K 1, Jacopo S 2,
25.2.15
Germany 4-1 France
France went ahead in this match but sank deeper into trouble when the Germans came back and steamrolled to an easy win.
The opening goal came when Pietu hoisted a hopeful ball into the air and, when it came down, the bounce tricked Octavio and finished in the back of the net. But the Germans didn't panic.
With Filippo playing a holding role at the back, they built their attacks through Edo R and Francesco R and Edo made it 1-1. He almost made it 2-1 seconds later but hit the post instead. Luca R then did score... yes, you guessed it - with his head AGAIN!
Riccardo F and Alfonso tried valiantly to bring the game back to the Germans. Riccardo made a mazy run that took him into the box but Filippo C stopped him with a perfectly-timed tackle.
Ricky then stole a ball off Filippo C in midfield but was then tackled himself before he could get a shot in. Gabriele then shot over from a good position and Francesco R made it 3-1 before half time with a long-range effort past Francesco C in goal.
Nicholas R scored the fourth with a simple tap in in the second half.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 4, Alfonso 4, Riccardo F 3, Francesco R 3, Gabriele 2, Edo R 2, Pietu 1, Michael 1, Matteo 1
The opening goal came when Pietu hoisted a hopeful ball into the air and, when it came down, the bounce tricked Octavio and finished in the back of the net. But the Germans didn't panic.
With Filippo playing a holding role at the back, they built their attacks through Edo R and Francesco R and Edo made it 1-1. He almost made it 2-1 seconds later but hit the post instead. Luca R then did score... yes, you guessed it - with his head AGAIN!
Riccardo F and Alfonso tried valiantly to bring the game back to the Germans. Riccardo made a mazy run that took him into the box but Filippo C stopped him with a perfectly-timed tackle.
Ricky then stole a ball off Filippo C in midfield but was then tackled himself before he could get a shot in. Gabriele then shot over from a good position and Francesco R made it 3-1 before half time with a long-range effort past Francesco C in goal.
Nicholas R scored the fourth with a simple tap in in the second half.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 4, Alfonso 4, Riccardo F 3, Francesco R 3, Gabriele 2, Edo R 2, Pietu 1, Michael 1, Matteo 1
24.2.15
USA 0-0 Brazil
Due squadre molto rimaneggiate, con rinforzi pescati in altre squadre causa le molte assenze, non "si fanno male" nel pareggio a reti bianche. Per il Brasile si tratta del primo punto conquistato nel torneo, mentre per gli Stati Uniti - in attesa dell'esordio di Elizabeth - di una partita transitoria, prima dello scontro diretto con l'Argentina. Poco da segnalare: portieri quasi indisturbati tra i pali, molta confusione nello svolgimento delle azioni di gioco (in verità più simili a una partita di ping-pong).
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Ran 2, Raffaella 1, Angelica 1, Sofia 1, Celeste 1, Beatriz 1, Sophie 1, Margarida 1.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Ran 2, Raffaella 1, Angelica 1, Sofia 1, Celeste 1, Beatriz 1, Sophie 1, Margarida 1.
20.2.15
USA 3 - 1 Argentina
Gli USA battono nettamente l'Argentina, che dopo due vittorie sognava l'en plein, e si propongono per la vittoria finale. Orfani di Elizabeth, ieri assente ma ben sostituita da Margarida, e arricchiti dalla presenza di Ran, le statunintensi hanno imposto il loro gioco e hanno saputo curare molto bene anche la parte difensiva. Nel primo tempo un guizzo dell'ottima Greta, ha portato in vantaggio l'Argentina: dribbling tra due avversarie e tiro - non irresistibile - che è passato sotto il corpo di Lucrezia. Non una grande giornata, in verità, per i due portieri: poco dopo è stata Anastasia a far passare un tiro non imprendibile, permettendo agli USA di pareggiare i conti. Poco dopo un buon inserimento di Sofia ha portato al vantaggio americano, consolidato nella ripresa da un'azione personale di Margarida conclusa alla perfezione. Da sottolineare la prova più che convincente di Raffaella, ieri leader in campo e vero capitano.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Raffaella 6, Sofia 5, Leila EZ 2, Lucie 2, Greta 2, Vale 1, Beatriz 1.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Raffaella 6, Sofia 5, Leila EZ 2, Lucie 2, Greta 2, Vale 1, Beatriz 1.
18.2.15
Spain 2-0 Greece
A disappointing match was won by a clearly superior Spanish team and the margin would have been greater had it not been for two excellent saves from Anastasia.
The only goal of the first half was scored by Ricky when he was first to follow up a shot that was well-saved by Anastasia.
The only goal of the second half was an individual effort from Noah G when he accelerated away from his marker and struck a reverse shot past a surprised Anastasia. Ricky should have scored a second when Sam played him through but Anastasia dived to her right to make a great stop and Jacopo S was on hand to block the follow up shot from Sasha. Sam also had a good chance to score when he struck a beautiful volley but Anastasia, once again, was equal to the challenge. Greece never really threatened. Jacopo M did his best but Noah I was missed up front.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 4, Sasha 3, Jacopo M 3, Sam 2, Alex K 2, Jacopo S 2, Tommaso 1, Giovanni 1, Noah G 1, Riccardo G 1, Filippo T 1
The only goal of the first half was scored by Ricky when he was first to follow up a shot that was well-saved by Anastasia.
The only goal of the second half was an individual effort from Noah G when he accelerated away from his marker and struck a reverse shot past a surprised Anastasia. Ricky should have scored a second when Sam played him through but Anastasia dived to her right to make a great stop and Jacopo S was on hand to block the follow up shot from Sasha. Sam also had a good chance to score when he struck a beautiful volley but Anastasia, once again, was equal to the challenge. Greece never really threatened. Jacopo M did his best but Noah I was missed up front.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 4, Sasha 3, Jacopo M 3, Sam 2, Alex K 2, Jacopo S 2, Tommaso 1, Giovanni 1, Noah G 1, Riccardo G 1, Filippo T 1
13.2.15
Germany 5-2 Italy
Germany deserved their win today but were a little flattered by the final scoreline.
Andrew Coleman got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row when he was on hand to turn in a good cross from Alex V for the firs goal of the game: 1-0 to Italy. It might have been 2-0 but Filippo C got back to clear the ball off the line.
Germany equalised when Luca R rose to head home a Francesco R throw-in and the brothers repeated the dose two minute later to send their team into half-time with a 2-1 lead, though it might have been 2-2 had Andrew not missed a good chance from close range.
Italy started well again in the second half and Luka D's determination was rewarded when his excellent pass found Filippo G free on the left and Bomber Gigli scored with a well-placed shot. The Germans now redoubled their efforts and improved their passing and team play. Filippo C came forward a little more and Francesco B had to clear a ball off the line.
But the Germans were not to be denied and they took the lead with yet another headed goal, this time from Filippo C. Nicholas made it 4-2: Edo R made it 5-2.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 6, Luca R 4, Tristano 3, Francesco R 2, Edo R 1, Luka D 1, Octavio 1, Alex V 1, Andrew C 1, Francesco B
Andrew Coleman got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row when he was on hand to turn in a good cross from Alex V for the firs goal of the game: 1-0 to Italy. It might have been 2-0 but Filippo C got back to clear the ball off the line.
Germany equalised when Luca R rose to head home a Francesco R throw-in and the brothers repeated the dose two minute later to send their team into half-time with a 2-1 lead, though it might have been 2-2 had Andrew not missed a good chance from close range.
Italy started well again in the second half and Luka D's determination was rewarded when his excellent pass found Filippo G free on the left and Bomber Gigli scored with a well-placed shot. The Germans now redoubled their efforts and improved their passing and team play. Filippo C came forward a little more and Francesco B had to clear a ball off the line.
But the Germans were not to be denied and they took the lead with yet another headed goal, this time from Filippo C. Nicholas made it 4-2: Edo R made it 5-2.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 6, Luca R 4, Tristano 3, Francesco R 2, Edo R 1, Luka D 1, Octavio 1, Alex V 1, Andrew C 1, Francesco B
12.2.15
Argentina 1 - 0 Brasile
Nuovo derby sudamericano, nuova vittoria per l'Argentina, sempre col punteggio di 1-0. A siglare la rete vittoria questa volta è il capitano Lucie, brava a spingere in rete un pallone in mischia. La partita è stata al solito piacevole e divertente, con molto agonismo e poche idee sulla costruzione di gioco. I difensori hanno avuto vita facile e hanno quasi sempre giocato d'anticipo. Nel primo tempo il Brasile ha avuto un'occasione golosa, quando Margarida - dopo un'indecisone di Helena - si è presentata di fronte ad Anastasia tutta sola, ma il portierone si è opposto con una bella uscita bassa.
Nella ripresa l'Argentina si è ben coperta, con la solita prova di sostanza di Valentina. All'ultimo secondo, sull'arrembaggio finale del Brasile, il pallone è capitato sui piedi di Lucrezia (!) che ha sparato alto da buona posizione.
L'Argentina ipoteca un posto in finale, mentre per il Brasile la situazione diventa molto complicata, dovendo vincere il doppio confronto con le favoritissime Statunitensi.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Lucie 4, Sophie 3, Celeste 2, Valentina 2, Ginevra 2, Anna 2, Ran 1, Margarida 1.
Nella ripresa l'Argentina si è ben coperta, con la solita prova di sostanza di Valentina. All'ultimo secondo, sull'arrembaggio finale del Brasile, il pallone è capitato sui piedi di Lucrezia (!) che ha sparato alto da buona posizione.
L'Argentina ipoteca un posto in finale, mentre per il Brasile la situazione diventa molto complicata, dovendo vincere il doppio confronto con le favoritissime Statunitensi.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Lucie 4, Sophie 3, Celeste 2, Valentina 2, Ginevra 2, Anna 2, Ran 1, Margarida 1.
11.2.15
Spain 4-1 France
France plunged to another defeat today and will need collect some points in their next match to avoid elimination.
It was a French player however who lit up the match early on wen Alfonso's weaving run along the end line was halted by a foul and Alfonso himself scored from the resulting penalty.
It took Spain most of the first half to find a reply. Sam and Ricky were both foiled when Francesco C - in goal today - made a great double save. Sasha then made a great run down the right but his shot went wide. Finally though, Noah G played a neat one-two with Ricky and planted the ball past Francesco for a deserved equaliser. Noah G then got on the end of a corner to make it 2-1 just before half-time.
In the second half, Noah turned provider and set up Sasha for the third. and Ricky added a fourth from a free-kick.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Noah G 6, Riccardo G 3, Alfonso 3, Pietu 2, Gabriele 2, Francesco C 1, Lucrezia 1, Tommaso 1, Filippo T 1, Sasha 1
It was a French player however who lit up the match early on wen Alfonso's weaving run along the end line was halted by a foul and Alfonso himself scored from the resulting penalty.
It took Spain most of the first half to find a reply. Sam and Ricky were both foiled when Francesco C - in goal today - made a great double save. Sasha then made a great run down the right but his shot went wide. Finally though, Noah G played a neat one-two with Ricky and planted the ball past Francesco for a deserved equaliser. Noah G then got on the end of a corner to make it 2-1 just before half-time.
In the second half, Noah turned provider and set up Sasha for the third. and Ricky added a fourth from a free-kick.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Noah G 6, Riccardo G 3, Alfonso 3, Pietu 2, Gabriele 2, Francesco C 1, Lucrezia 1, Tommaso 1, Filippo T 1, Sasha 1
7.2.15
Ambrit Tournament
Ambrit entered two team this Saturday and both of them played very well. The 'A' team was unlucky to finish second on goal difference... by a single goal!
RESULTS
RESULTS
Ambrit
‘A’ 4-2 Ambrit
‘B’ (Sasha, Thomas; Jacopo, Luca Filippo C; Elizabeth)
NSR 4-2 AOSR
Ambrit
‘A’ 3-3 NSR (Jacopo, Jacopo, Filippo C; fantastic performances from Filippo & Lucrezia!)
Ambrit
‘B’ 0-5 AOSR
Ambrit
‘B’ 1-4 NSR (Gabriele)
Ambrit
‘A’ 3-1 AOSR (Jacopo, Jacopo, Elizabeth; fantastic performances from Giacomo & Sofia!)
Germany 1-4 Greece
Greece shocked the world of football today with a resounding win over Germany in a game highly influenced by an outstanding performance from the on-loan player: Elizabeth.
Greece took the lead when some poor defensive play let in Edo J for a headed goal over Octavio's outstretched arm.
Noah I then missed two fantastic chances and picked up a yellow card before Filippo C equalised on half-time.
Early in the second half, Greece went back into the lead through an own goal. Germany attacked but couldn't get past Anastasia. Greece made it 3-1 on the break, Noah I this time making no mistake.
But the best of the goals came at the end: Elizabeth collected the ball on the left just inside the German half; she looked up, saw Octavio slightly out of position and hit a beautiful shot past him and into the opposite top corner. What a beauty!
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Edo J 6, Anastasia 4, Taro 3, Alex K 3, Giacomo 2, Jacopo S 2, Noah I 1
Greece took the lead when some poor defensive play let in Edo J for a headed goal over Octavio's outstretched arm.
Noah I then missed two fantastic chances and picked up a yellow card before Filippo C equalised on half-time.
Early in the second half, Greece went back into the lead through an own goal. Germany attacked but couldn't get past Anastasia. Greece made it 3-1 on the break, Noah I this time making no mistake.
But the best of the goals came at the end: Elizabeth collected the ball on the left just inside the German half; she looked up, saw Octavio slightly out of position and hit a beautiful shot past him and into the opposite top corner. What a beauty!
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Edo J 6, Anastasia 4, Taro 3, Alex K 3, Giacomo 2, Jacopo S 2, Noah I 1
4.2.15
France 3-3 Italy
This much-anticipated didn't disappoint another sell-out crowd at Ambrit Stadium today as the Spring Intramural saw its first draw.
Andrew Coleman got a good touch on an early pass and it was enough to give Italy the lead. Riccardo led his team's fightback and he scored the equaliser himself, Alfonso put France 2-1 up and Stuart made it 3-1.
Italy, after a disappointing defeat in their first game, were determined not to lose again and they deservedly fought back to 3-2 through Filippo G. Then, with only a couple of minutes on the clock, Alex V scored the equaliser with a well-struck and well-placed shot from the right.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Alfonso 5, Alex V 4, Ascanio 3, Tristano 3, Michael 2, Luka 1, Andrew C 2, Francesco B 1
Andrew Coleman got a good touch on an early pass and it was enough to give Italy the lead. Riccardo led his team's fightback and he scored the equaliser himself, Alfonso put France 2-1 up and Stuart made it 3-1.
Italy, after a disappointing defeat in their first game, were determined not to lose again and they deservedly fought back to 3-2 through Filippo G. Then, with only a couple of minutes on the clock, Alex V scored the equaliser with a well-struck and well-placed shot from the right.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Alfonso 5, Alex V 4, Ascanio 3, Tristano 3, Michael 2, Luka 1, Andrew C 2, Francesco B 1
31.1.15
Spain 5-0 Italy
Two goals from Noah G and three from Ricky were enough to sink Italy at Ambrit Stadium today.
Early in the first half, Sam threaded a beautiful pass through the Italian defence for Noah G to run on to and he slotted the ball neatly home. Eli seemed to have equalised three minutes later but his goal was disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper which was spotted by the referee's assistant.
In the second half, Spain played some fantastic football and ran riot. Riccardo played Noah G in for his second goal. Sam and Giovanni came close and then, from a corner, Noah G played a ball to Sasha who knocked it in to Ricky for the third goal. The fourt goal was a gem; a lovely passing move involving Giovanni, Sam and Ricky ended with Ricky's second goal and he added another at the end.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Noah G 6, Riccardo 5, Francesco B 5, Sasha 3, Sam 1, Tommaso R 1
Early in the first half, Sam threaded a beautiful pass through the Italian defence for Noah G to run on to and he slotted the ball neatly home. Eli seemed to have equalised three minutes later but his goal was disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper which was spotted by the referee's assistant.
In the second half, Spain played some fantastic football and ran riot. Riccardo played Noah G in for his second goal. Sam and Giovanni came close and then, from a corner, Noah G played a ball to Sasha who knocked it in to Ricky for the third goal. The fourt goal was a gem; a lovely passing move involving Giovanni, Sam and Ricky ended with Ricky's second goal and he added another at the end.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Noah G 6, Riccardo 5, Francesco B 5, Sasha 3, Sam 1, Tommaso R 1
28.1.15
France 0-2 Greece
With two extraordinary saves - one in each half - Anastasia helped to ensure that Greece got off to a winning start against a poorly-organised French team.
After a scoreless first half in which Anastasia made a series of important interventions, Edo popped up on the end of a throw-in to scramble the ball over the line early in the second half to give the Greeks the lead.
Riccardo did his best to lead by example, winning good ball in midfield and bringing his team mates into the play. Stuart was well-watched by the Greek defence and couldn't find the space he needed to get his deadly shots in and, when he did, they were blocked by Giacomo, Taro, Jacopo and Anastasia. Gabriele was always available wide on the left for France and also got some shots in, but to no avail.
The Greeks, as well as defending stoutly, were also looking for the second goal that would kill off the game. Noah almost grabbed it when he poked a clever shot that came back off the post, but Guerrino did grab the second when his last-miute shot was deflected past Alfonso in goal. But the highlight of the game was undoubtedly Anastasia'a second half save: as Stuart turned onto his left foot on the edge of the area and shot through a crowd of players, Anastasia, unsighted and seeing the ball late, dived to her right with lightening reflexes and stopped a certain goal.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 8, Jacopo M 3, Gabriele 3, Taro 2, Riccardo F 1, Giacomo 1, Noah I 1, Stuart 1, Edo J 1
After a scoreless first half in which Anastasia made a series of important interventions, Edo popped up on the end of a throw-in to scramble the ball over the line early in the second half to give the Greeks the lead.
Riccardo did his best to lead by example, winning good ball in midfield and bringing his team mates into the play. Stuart was well-watched by the Greek defence and couldn't find the space he needed to get his deadly shots in and, when he did, they were blocked by Giacomo, Taro, Jacopo and Anastasia. Gabriele was always available wide on the left for France and also got some shots in, but to no avail.
The Greeks, as well as defending stoutly, were also looking for the second goal that would kill off the game. Noah almost grabbed it when he poked a clever shot that came back off the post, but Guerrino did grab the second when his last-miute shot was deflected past Alfonso in goal. But the highlight of the game was undoubtedly Anastasia'a second half save: as Stuart turned onto his left foot on the edge of the area and shot through a crowd of players, Anastasia, unsighted and seeing the ball late, dived to her right with lightening reflexes and stopped a certain goal.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Anastasia 8, Jacopo M 3, Gabriele 3, Taro 2, Riccardo F 1, Giacomo 1, Noah I 1, Stuart 1, Edo J 1
23.1.15
Spain 2-4 Germany
The first game of the Boys' Spring Tournament saw Filipo C justify his price tag with three goals to take three points for his team.
It all started well for Spain though when Riccardo G pounced twice on defensive errors to score two goals. Germany, though rocked by this early double whammy, pulled themselves back into the game with some determined football and Filippo C had them level at 2-2 at the interval.
In the second half, Spain were forced back into defence and Luca fired home to put his team in front for the first time. Octavio made a couple of good saves and Filippo C sealed the victory with his third.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 5, Noah G 3, Riccardo G 3, Francesco R 2, Octavio 2, Ramnath 1, Lucrezia 1, Filippo T 1, Sam 1, Luca R 1, Tommaso 1
It all started well for Spain though when Riccardo G pounced twice on defensive errors to score two goals. Germany, though rocked by this early double whammy, pulled themselves back into the game with some determined football and Filippo C had them level at 2-2 at the interval.
In the second half, Spain were forced back into defence and Luca fired home to put his team in front for the first time. Octavio made a couple of good saves and Filippo C sealed the victory with his third.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Filippo C 5, Noah G 3, Riccardo G 3, Francesco R 2, Octavio 2, Ramnath 1, Lucrezia 1, Filippo T 1, Sam 1, Luca R 1, Tommaso 1
22.1.15
Argentina 1 - 0 Brazil
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Valentina 5, Anna 5, Sophie 3, Gaia 2, Carolina 2, Greta 1, Margarida 1, Lucie 1, Ginevra 1.
15.1.15
Ambrit 2-6 German School Rome
An Ambrit team decimated by the current bout of flu', which kept some key players on the bench, put up a good perforamnce and might easily have won or drawn this game but for some glaring defensive errors.
Trailing by 1-0 at half-time, there was still all to play for but Ambrit lost their concentration in those crucial minutes after the break and were soon 0-3 behind.
Captain Luca then took matters in hand and, after a sound defensive display in the first half, he moved forward more often and was on hand to poke home a goal from three mters out to make it 1-3.
Ambrit now pured forward and left spaces at the back which were ruthlessly exploited by their opponents. Luca's second goal - a beautifully struck shot into the top corner - was Ambrit's only consolation at the end.
TEAM: Octavio; Alex, Luca, Pietu (Tommaso); Noah, Francesco R, Michael (Eli); Filippo G (Giovanni)
Trailing by 1-0 at half-time, there was still all to play for but Ambrit lost their concentration in those crucial minutes after the break and were soon 0-3 behind.
Captain Luca then took matters in hand and, after a sound defensive display in the first half, he moved forward more often and was on hand to poke home a goal from three mters out to make it 1-3.
Ambrit now pured forward and left spaces at the back which were ruthlessly exploited by their opponents. Luca's second goal - a beautifully struck shot into the top corner - was Ambrit's only consolation at the end.
TEAM: Octavio; Alex, Luca, Pietu (Tommaso); Noah, Francesco R, Michael (Eli); Filippo G (Giovanni)
Calcio Mercato
The Boys teams are now complete. As usual, the captains went crazy with their money!
This year's most expensive players were
BOYS
Jacopo M: 55 million
BOYS
Jacopo M: 55 million
Filippo C: 47 million
Alex V: 40 million
Stuart: 35 million
Sasha: 30 million
GIRLS
Anna: 60 million
Elizabeth: 59 million
Margarida: 52 million
GIRLS
Anna: 60 million
Elizabeth: 59 million
Margarida: 52 million
17.12.14
Spring Intramural
BOYS TEAMS
France
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Italy
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Germany
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Spain
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Greece
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Riccardo F
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Francesco B
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Luca
R
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Tommaso
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Giacomo
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Laith
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Grant
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Thomas
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Filippo T
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Mattis
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Michael
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Luka D
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Ramnath
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Giovanni
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Noah I
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Francesco C
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Nikos
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Edo R
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Lucrezia
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Anastasia
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AnZhe
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Tristano
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Matthew N
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Emil
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Jacopo S
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Filippo B
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Andrew Co
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Gustav
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Lorenzo
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Artur
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Harry
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Zeno
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Ludovico
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Sam
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Jacopo M
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Stuart
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Alex V
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Filippo C
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Noah G
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Edo J
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Pietu
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Filippo G
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Nicolas
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Sasha
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Alex K
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Gabriele
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Edo P
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Francesco R
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Andrew Cr
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Guerrino
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Alfonso
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Ascanio
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Octavio
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Riccardo G
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Taro
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Matteo
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Argentina
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Brazil
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USA
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Lucie
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Sophie
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Raffaella
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Greta
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Carolina
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Eilidh
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Fatou
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Noemi
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Yara
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Shaihana
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Martina
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Emilia
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Helena
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Gaia
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Lea
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Leila K
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Celeste
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Elizabeth
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Anna
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Margarida
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Sofia
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Ginevra
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Angelica
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Beatrice
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Valentina
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Chiara
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Leila EZ
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Juna
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Lucrezia & Anastasia in goal for each match
Ran will play one match for each ream (see calendar)
The following players,
having accumulated most ‘Best Player’ points in the Autumn Intramural, are now
ON SALE!
GIRLS
Angelica
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Celeste
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Ginevra
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Margarida
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Anna
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Chiara
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JuNa
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Sofia
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Beatrice
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Elizabeth
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Leila EZ
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Valentina
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Teachers 0-1 Grade 8
The teachers slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Grade 8 in the final match of the season.
Filippo T's pace and strength earned him an early chance and his low shot squeezed past Mr Mallary.
The teachers came back and Mr Kisling fired a bullet of a shot that looked certain to go in but Player of the Match, Anastasia, pulled off a fantastic save and tipped the ball onto the crossbar.
She followed up soon after with two more good saves, both from Ms Wilson.
Towards the end, Mr Corcoran had an excellent chance to score a late equaliser but his hurried left foot shot was too high.
Filippo T's pace and strength earned him an early chance and his low shot squeezed past Mr Mallary.
The teachers came back and Mr Kisling fired a bullet of a shot that looked certain to go in but Player of the Match, Anastasia, pulled off a fantastic save and tipped the ball onto the crossbar.
She followed up soon after with two more good saves, both from Ms Wilson.
Towards the end, Mr Corcoran had an excellent chance to score a late equaliser but his hurried left foot shot was too high.
16.12.14
Congratulations!
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Girls
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Best Player / Top
Scorer
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Elizabeth P
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Best Player
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Ran Y
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Boys
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Best Player
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Giacomo O
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Top Scorer
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Edoardo P
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Best Young Player
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Ascanio S
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