Michael's Liverpool finished off a good campaign with a 4-3 win in todays' penalty shoot-out.
The Intramural Leagues will now have a mid-season break but we will be bak in January with new teams, new names and the transfer market!
Segui in diretta le partite del più appassionante torneo dell'Ambrit!
A cura di Mr. Gianluca e Mr. Corcoran
30.11.15
Un secondo posto che vale oro. Grande successo dell'A Team!
Il torneo alla St. George's di sabato ha evidenziato un gruppo di ragazze determinate, entusiaste e molto brave, non solo tecnicamente, nel gestire partite e avversari.
Partiamo col dire che il torneo non si è svolto - ahimé non una novità - all'insegna dell'onestà: molte ragazze fuori quota, portieri spostati da una squadra all'altra e, per finire, un'intera squadra di professioniste "pescata" da chissà dove...
Le nostre ragazze non si sono abbattute per questo; anzi hanno giocato un ottimo calcio in ogni reparto di gioco. Quello che ha impressionato è stata la solidità della difesa, con una grande Celeste, un'attenta Matilde tra i pali e una Raffaella semplicemente insuperabile!
Nel primo match hanno schiantato la squadra B della St. George's (7-0), poi hanno ottneuto un preziosissimo 0-0 contro le professioniste della Vis Roma Nova e hanno concluso il girone al primo posto grazie alla vittoria sulla Southlands per 2-1.
In semifinale hanno dominato la New School, che schierava almeno 3 liceali, col punteggio netto di 6-1, mentre in finale si sono dovute arrendere alla Vis Roma Nova, dopo un'aspra battaglia, crollando nel finale e incassando 4 gol in pochi minuti...
Secondo posto, che vale come il primo, e grande soddisfazione. Bravissime!
PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Raffaella
La squadra B dell'Ambrit, che partecipava al torneo per fare esperienza e imparare a gestire il ritmo della gara e il contrasto con le avversarie, non ha sfigurato e - dopo una partenza difficile contro la squadra A della St. George's - ha giocato con sempre maggiore consapevolezza.
Un ottimo pareggio 2-2 contro la Castelli e un finale di torneo molto positivo: queste le esperienze da cui ripartire per migliorare sempre di più.
PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT: Allison
28.11.15
A good result for our Primary Girls
Ambrit 2-0 New School
Ambrit's u11 Girl's team turned up at St George's with an explosive mix of enthusiasm and expectancy and they gave full value to the dedicated parents who accompanied them.
Their first game saw them line up against new School and, after some tentative early skirmishes, Ambrit got the upper hand when Sara scored the opening goal. A good all-round team performance then gave Annie the platform that she needed to score a second and the first three points were in the bag!
Ambrit 1-3 Southlands
Next up was Southlands, easily the strongest team in the tournament!
Mari was given the difficult job of marking Southlands's dangerous no. 11 and what a job she did... Mari was easily the best payer on the pitch and she totally negated her opponent!
The equally difficult job of marking the No. 10 was shared between Naomi, Lindsay, Linh and Sofia and all did an excellent job.
Meanwhile, Sara and Annie were doing their best to find a way through the Southlands defence and, after 6 minutes, they succeeded: another goal from Captain Annie!
Ambrit held onto the lead for 6 more minutes but Southlands's quality shone through in the end, despite Malena's heroic efforts in goal.
Ambrit 0-0 St George's
Ambrit's final game saw them face hosts St George's. Once again, Malena performed miracles in goal and Sara was outstanfìding in attack.
Ambrit came away with a good point and felt confident about progressing to the semi-finals. Alas, it was not to be: having tied for 2nd place with St George's, Ambrit were eliminated on goal difference... by just one goal!
Never mind: we'll do even better next time! (C.C.)
TEAM: Malena, Sofia, Mari, Annie, Sara, Linsay, Linh, Naomi, Carolina, Hasset, Clarissa, Sophie.
Ambrit's u11 Girl's team turned up at St George's with an explosive mix of enthusiasm and expectancy and they gave full value to the dedicated parents who accompanied them.
Their first game saw them line up against new School and, after some tentative early skirmishes, Ambrit got the upper hand when Sara scored the opening goal. A good all-round team performance then gave Annie the platform that she needed to score a second and the first three points were in the bag!
Ambrit 1-3 Southlands
Next up was Southlands, easily the strongest team in the tournament!
Mari was given the difficult job of marking Southlands's dangerous no. 11 and what a job she did... Mari was easily the best payer on the pitch and she totally negated her opponent!
The equally difficult job of marking the No. 10 was shared between Naomi, Lindsay, Linh and Sofia and all did an excellent job.
Meanwhile, Sara and Annie were doing their best to find a way through the Southlands defence and, after 6 minutes, they succeeded: another goal from Captain Annie!
Ambrit held onto the lead for 6 more minutes but Southlands's quality shone through in the end, despite Malena's heroic efforts in goal.
Ambrit 0-0 St George's
Ambrit's final game saw them face hosts St George's. Once again, Malena performed miracles in goal and Sara was outstanfìding in attack.
Ambrit came away with a good point and felt confident about progressing to the semi-finals. Alas, it was not to be: having tied for 2nd place with St George's, Ambrit were eliminated on goal difference... by just one goal!
Never mind: we'll do even better next time! (C.C.)
TEAM: Malena, Sofia, Mari, Annie, Sara, Linsay, Linh, Naomi, Carolina, Hasset, Clarissa, Sophie.
27.11.15
FINAL: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool (penalty shoot out on Monday at 13.45)
Francesco R drove his team today with passion and their relentless pressure was rewarded in the first half with a goal from Manfredi. Never one to turn down a chance to impress, Manfredi managed to hook the ball in with a clever little back flick that took the ball away from the goalkeeper.
In the second half, Michael's team was galvanized by Lapo's late entrance. From Michael's throw-in, Edo R was patient enough to wait for the ball to come down properly before unleashing an unstoppable shot for the equaliser.
Not too many chances afterwards for a winner and all were snuffed out by some good goalkeeping from Peter.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Francesco C 5, Francesco R 4, Taro 4, Peter 3, Guerrino 1, Giuseppe 1, Niccolò 1, Manfredi 1, Tiberio 1,
In the second half, Michael's team was galvanized by Lapo's late entrance. From Michael's throw-in, Edo R was patient enough to wait for the ball to come down properly before unleashing an unstoppable shot for the equaliser.
Not too many chances afterwards for a winner and all were snuffed out by some good goalkeeping from Peter.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Francesco C 5, Francesco R 4, Taro 4, Peter 3, Guerrino 1, Giuseppe 1, Niccolò 1, Manfredi 1, Tiberio 1,
26.11.15
GIRLS' FINAL: Valencia 3 - 0 Real Madrid
Nel gelo invernale calato da stamattina su Roma, il Valencia conquista un'importantissima e netta vittoria nella finale del primo Intramural stagionale. La partita non è stata esaltante, condizionata forse da una tensione superiore alla norma, ma ha decretato un dominio abbastanza deciso del Valencia, capace di passare bene la palla e creare occasioni, rispetto al Real, spesso impreciso nei passaggi e troppo Marga-dipendente. Proprio il capitano delle Merengues è stata forse la nota stonata di oggi: è mancato il tiro, la lucidità... solo la buona volontà non è stata sufficiente a cambiare il volto di una partita!
Quindi BRAVE le Valenciane, compatte nelle retrovie con una grande Celeste, autrice anche della seconda rete con un tiro rasoterra da fuori area, e devastanti in attacco con il trio Lucrezia-Gaia-Ginevra, che speriamo di rivedere così in forma anche sabato al torneo.
Di Gaia (con assist dal fondo di Lucrezia) e di Lucrezia le altre reti.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Lucrezia 8, Gaia 5, Ginevra 2, Celeste 2, Matilde 1, Helena 1, Leila 1, Grace 1
Quindi BRAVE le Valenciane, compatte nelle retrovie con una grande Celeste, autrice anche della seconda rete con un tiro rasoterra da fuori area, e devastanti in attacco con il trio Lucrezia-Gaia-Ginevra, che speriamo di rivedere così in forma anche sabato al torneo.
Di Gaia (con assist dal fondo di Lucrezia) e di Lucrezia le altre reti.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Lucrezia 8, Gaia 5, Ginevra 2, Celeste 2, Matilde 1, Helena 1, Leila 1, Grace 1
Artur Kicks the Winner!
Following his stunning goal in yesterday's match, Artur followed up today with the winning penalty at the end of a tense shoot-out which was still tied after 5 penalties each.
Cool and collected, Artur stepped up to the plate and slotted the ball home to make sure that Sasha's Man City will collect the 3rd place medals this year!
Cool and collected, Artur stepped up to the plate and slotted the ball home to make sure that Sasha's Man City will collect the 3rd place medals this year!
25.11.15
THIRD PLACE FINAL: Man Utd 3-3 Man City
This derby was open right to the end... and beyond: the 3rd place tropht will be decided on penalties tomorrow morning!
Artur brought he crowd to its feet when he opened the scoring odd an Ascanio assist.
Lucrezia then supplied the cross for Thomas's equaliser but Asky put City ahead again with an unstoppable shot from the right. The teams went in at half time level though, after an equaliser from Gabriele: a surgically precise shot into the bottom right corner of the goal.
Sasha and Ascanio swapped places for the second half and the team benefitted. Sasha put his team ahead for the third time but Utd would not give up and they equalised for the third and final time when Gabriele dribbled two defenders and placed another shot accurately in the corner.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Gabriele 6, Aden 4, Ascanio 3, Noah 3, Artur 2, Alessandro 1, Laith 1, Jerry 1
Artur brought he crowd to its feet when he opened the scoring odd an Ascanio assist.
Lucrezia then supplied the cross for Thomas's equaliser but Asky put City ahead again with an unstoppable shot from the right. The teams went in at half time level though, after an equaliser from Gabriele: a surgically precise shot into the bottom right corner of the goal.
Sasha and Ascanio swapped places for the second half and the team benefitted. Sasha put his team ahead for the third time but Utd would not give up and they equalised for the third and final time when Gabriele dribbled two defenders and placed another shot accurately in the corner.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Gabriele 6, Aden 4, Ascanio 3, Noah 3, Artur 2, Alessandro 1, Laith 1, Jerry 1
Real Madrid 3 - 0 Valencia
Colpo di scena nel match odierno: il Valencia, imbattuto e a punteggio pieno, cade al Santiago Bernabeu con un rotondo 3-0 che ha del clamoroso. La squadra di Celeste ha forse peccato di presunzione, passando poco la palla e tentando molte azioni personali con davvero poca brillantezza.
Il vantaggio delle Blancas arriva tuttavia in modo piuttosto fortunoso, quando un malinteso tra portiere e capitano induce l'arbitro a concedere un penalty per mani in area. Margherita trasforma con tiro centrale e potente. Il Valencia tenta una debole reazione, ma il pressing efficace del Real consente a Mia di rubare palla e trafiggere per la seconda volta il portiere. Nel finale di partita, su azione da calcio d'angolo, Helèna mette al centro un pallone che Leila calcia con forza di piatto.
Saranno queste le due squadre a contendersi il titolo nella finalissima del campionato prevista per il 26 Novembre e... ci sarà da divertirsi!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Mia 3, Raffaella 3, Helèna 2, Matilde 2, Leila K 2, Gaia 1, Margarida 1.
Il vantaggio delle Blancas arriva tuttavia in modo piuttosto fortunoso, quando un malinteso tra portiere e capitano induce l'arbitro a concedere un penalty per mani in area. Margherita trasforma con tiro centrale e potente. Il Valencia tenta una debole reazione, ma il pressing efficace del Real consente a Mia di rubare palla e trafiggere per la seconda volta il portiere. Nel finale di partita, su azione da calcio d'angolo, Helèna mette al centro un pallone che Leila calcia con forza di piatto.
Saranno queste le due squadre a contendersi il titolo nella finalissima del campionato prevista per il 26 Novembre e... ci sarà da divertirsi!
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Mia 3, Raffaella 3, Helèna 2, Matilde 2, Leila K 2, Gaia 1, Margarida 1.
18.11.15
Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City
The Gunners are eliminated from this year's championship, having collected zero points from four games: City go on to the 3rd place play off.
A poor match today: goals from Sasha and Aden.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Aden 4, Sasha 3, Jacopo 3, Alex 3, Edo J 2, Alfonso 2, Laith 1, Alessandro 2, Ascanio 1
A poor match today: goals from Sasha and Aden.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Aden 4, Sasha 3, Jacopo 3, Alex 3, Edo J 2, Alfonso 2, Laith 1, Alessandro 2, Ascanio 1
16.11.15
Liverpool 2-1 Man Utd
Michael opened the scoring half-way through the first half and Giuseppe should have made it 2 but Andrew made a fantastic save.
Tiberio too made a good save and the sides turned around with a 1-0 margin.
Michael made it 2-0 in the second half thanks to a deflection off a defender and Gabriele, with the best goal of the game, gave some hope to Utd. But Lapo put the final nail in the coffin when he finished with his usual coolness.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Ramnath 5, Noah 3, Francesco C 3, Michael 3, Gabriele 2, Giuseppe 2, Jerry 1, Tiberio 1, Andrew 1
Tiberio too made a good save and the sides turned around with a 1-0 margin.
Michael made it 2-0 in the second half thanks to a deflection off a defender and Gabriele, with the best goal of the game, gave some hope to Utd. But Lapo put the final nail in the coffin when he finished with his usual coolness.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Ramnath 5, Noah 3, Francesco C 3, Michael 3, Gabriele 2, Giuseppe 2, Jerry 1, Tiberio 1, Andrew 1
12.11.15
Barcelona 2 - 5 Valencia
Un gran match oggi all'Ambrit arena: una bella partita, equilibrata e coinvolgente, tra due squadre affamate di gol e di spettacolo. Molto agonismo in campo, con una prova davvero ottima da parte di quasi tutte le giocatrici in campo.
Il Barcelona è passato alla prima occasione, in contropiede, quando Beatriz ha calciato con potenza un pallone a mezz'aria. Lesta la reazione del Valencia, con la bella conclusione di Ginevra dal limite dell'area, col pallone che si è insaccato alla destra del portiere.
Il secondo tempo ha riservato non pochi colpi di scena: il Valencia si è portato avanti con Gaia, poi ha allungato con Lucrezia e col capitano Celeste, brava ad anticipare il portiere su un cross basso. Quando la partita sembrava segnata, Eilidh ha riaperto i giochi, concludendo con un bel diagonale la perfetta azione corale della sua squadra.
Alla fine - tuttavia - le individualità hanno avuto la meglio sul gruppo e nell'ultima azione di gioco Lucrezia, con uno spunto alla Messi, ha piazzato il colpo del definitivo 5-2.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Giulia 4, Lucrezia 4, Gaia 3, Lucie 3, Fatou 2, Yara 1, Celeste 2, Allison 1, Ginevra 1
Il Barcelona è passato alla prima occasione, in contropiede, quando Beatriz ha calciato con potenza un pallone a mezz'aria. Lesta la reazione del Valencia, con la bella conclusione di Ginevra dal limite dell'area, col pallone che si è insaccato alla destra del portiere.
Il secondo tempo ha riservato non pochi colpi di scena: il Valencia si è portato avanti con Gaia, poi ha allungato con Lucrezia e col capitano Celeste, brava ad anticipare il portiere su un cross basso. Quando la partita sembrava segnata, Eilidh ha riaperto i giochi, concludendo con un bel diagonale la perfetta azione corale della sua squadra.
Alla fine - tuttavia - le individualità hanno avuto la meglio sul gruppo e nell'ultima azione di gioco Lucrezia, con uno spunto alla Messi, ha piazzato il colpo del definitivo 5-2.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Giulia 4, Lucrezia 4, Gaia 3, Lucie 3, Fatou 2, Yara 1, Celeste 2, Allison 1, Ginevra 1
11.11.15
Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea
Mourinho's men came out on top against Wenger's Gunners in this London derby.
The only incident of note in the first half was Peter's excellent save as Nathan tried to go around him at the end of a mazy run past three defenders (he should have shot earlier) - 0-0 at half time.
In the second half, Zeno obstructed Sam in the area but the indirect free kick was wasted. After 8 more minutes of stalemate Sam finally opened the scoring when he got to the ball ahead of Zeno and crashed it in from close range. Arsenal almost equalised but Taro made a superb clearance off the line from Alfonso's shot and Sam made it 2-0 right tat the end.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Peter 3, Taro 3, Sam 2, Jacopo 2, Nathan 1, Francesco R 1, Mateo 1, Zeno 1
The only incident of note in the first half was Peter's excellent save as Nathan tried to go around him at the end of a mazy run past three defenders (he should have shot earlier) - 0-0 at half time.
In the second half, Zeno obstructed Sam in the area but the indirect free kick was wasted. After 8 more minutes of stalemate Sam finally opened the scoring when he got to the ball ahead of Zeno and crashed it in from close range. Arsenal almost equalised but Taro made a superb clearance off the line from Alfonso's shot and Sam made it 2-0 right tat the end.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Peter 3, Taro 3, Sam 2, Jacopo 2, Nathan 1, Francesco R 1, Mateo 1, Zeno 1
31.10.15
Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool
Chelsea sprinted ahead early in the game but were caught in the end by a determined Liverpool.
Guerrino put the reds ahead with a slightly lucky goal but he was awake enough to take the opportunity. But, by half-time, Sam had slotted away two goals thanks to his physical presence and mental awareness and Chelsea were in the driving seat.
In the second half, Liverpool piled on the pressure and they won a penalty when Francesco R pushed Lapo in the box. Michael stepped confidently up but Peter made a fantastic save. Liverpool did not give up though and, just one minute later, Lapo scored the equaliser. A game full of incident ended with Manfredi's second yellow card and he was shown the red. Manfredi will miss the next game.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Peter 6, Sam 4, Giuseppe 4, Francesco R 4, Finnian 2, Tanner 1.
Guerrino put the reds ahead with a slightly lucky goal but he was awake enough to take the opportunity. But, by half-time, Sam had slotted away two goals thanks to his physical presence and mental awareness and Chelsea were in the driving seat.
In the second half, Liverpool piled on the pressure and they won a penalty when Francesco R pushed Lapo in the box. Michael stepped confidently up but Peter made a fantastic save. Liverpool did not give up though and, just one minute later, Lapo scored the equaliser. A game full of incident ended with Manfredi's second yellow card and he was shown the red. Manfredi will miss the next game.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Peter 6, Sam 4, Giuseppe 4, Francesco R 4, Finnian 2, Tanner 1.
30.10.15
Real Madrid 5-1 Barcelona
Real set the competition alight yesterday with a scintillating performance in the latest Classico. The first half belonged to Mia as she banged in three great goals; the second half belonged to Margarida as she dominated in all areas of the field and scored her team's last goal. The fourth goal was scored by another in-form player: Helena.
Barcelona's only reply came from captain Lucie when she decisively banged home a penalty after Raffaella's handball offence.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Margarida 6, Mia 4, Helena 3, Rafaella 2, Lucie 2, Eilidh 1, Leila 1, Chiara 1, Matilde 1
Barcelona's only reply came from captain Lucie when she decisively banged home a penalty after Raffaella's handball offence.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Margarida 6, Mia 4, Helena 3, Rafaella 2, Lucie 2, Eilidh 1, Leila 1, Chiara 1, Matilde 1
21.10.15
Barcelona 2-5 Valencia
In a high-scoring encounter that swung constantly from one end of the pitch to the other, Lucrezia's hat-trick and goals from Jaan and Matilde (guest player) were enough to sweep aside a strong challenge from Barcelona.
Catalan hopes were kept alive by goals from Giulia and Lucie but the Valencia girls were sharper in front of goal.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Lucrezia 8, Giulia 3, Jaan 2, Allison 2, Lucie 2, Eilidh 2, Chiara 1, Bea 1
Catalan hopes were kept alive by goals from Giulia and Lucie but the Valencia girls were sharper in front of goal.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Lucrezia 8, Giulia 3, Jaan 2, Allison 2, Lucie 2, Eilidh 2, Chiara 1, Bea 1
19.10.15
Man Utd 2-0 Man City
This was a game decided by one player and by one player alone: Ramnath.
He tackled well, passed intelligently and, when the opportunity presented itself, he shot with unerring accuracy and was the scorer of both goals.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Ramnath 8, Sasha 2, Laith 2, Ascanio 2, Falco 2, Noah 1, Andrew 1, Gabriele 1, Jerry 1, Aden 1
He tackled well, passed intelligently and, when the opportunity presented itself, he shot with unerring accuracy and was the scorer of both goals.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Ramnath 8, Sasha 2, Laith 2, Ascanio 2, Falco 2, Noah 1, Andrew 1, Gabriele 1, Jerry 1, Aden 1
9.10.15
Valencia 2 - 0 Real Madrid
Dopo la vittoria all'esordio, il Real Madrid non riesce a ripetersi di fronte a un Valencia combattivo e organizzato, capace di bloccare ogni tentativo di Margarida &Co. verso la porta.
Il Valencia parte forte e pressa molto alto, ma non riesce a trovare spazi, anche a causa di una difesa in gamba e ben schierata - in particolare ottime prove di Matilde e Raffaella. Finalmente un'imbeccata di Lucrezia trova Jean pronta a battere Leila tra i pali. Il Real Prova a reagire, ma Gaia, Lucrezia e Ginevra sembrano essere dappertutto. Mia lotta con determinazione, ma - sul finire del secondo tempo - il raddoppio della neoentrata Lea smorza ogni speranza di rimonta madrilista. 2-0 e primi punti anche per il Valencia.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Matilde 5, Lucrezia 4, Mia 3, Gaia 2, Ginevra 2, Leila 1, Lea 1, Celeste 1, Jean 1.
Il Valencia parte forte e pressa molto alto, ma non riesce a trovare spazi, anche a causa di una difesa in gamba e ben schierata - in particolare ottime prove di Matilde e Raffaella. Finalmente un'imbeccata di Lucrezia trova Jean pronta a battere Leila tra i pali. Il Real Prova a reagire, ma Gaia, Lucrezia e Ginevra sembrano essere dappertutto. Mia lotta con determinazione, ma - sul finire del secondo tempo - il raddoppio della neoentrata Lea smorza ogni speranza di rimonta madrilista. 2-0 e primi punti anche per il Valencia.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS:
Matilde 5, Lucrezia 4, Mia 3, Gaia 2, Ginevra 2, Leila 1, Lea 1, Celeste 1, Jean 1.
Liverpool 4-1 Arsenal
Arsenal had two chances to clear the ball but failed and Edo R punished them to put the Reds ahead at half time.
From a corner, Edo R pulled the ball back to Francesco C and he caught it sweetly on the volley to give the goalkeeper no chance. Another assist from Edo R set up Guerrino for the third goal and, despite Nathan's replay, Liverpool ran out easy winners with Michael contributing a fourth.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Edo R 6, Francesco C 5, Nathan 3, Michael 3, Guerrino 1, Giovanni 1, Bernardo 1, Lapo 1
Yellow Cards: Edo R, Guerrino
From a corner, Edo R pulled the ball back to Francesco C and he caught it sweetly on the volley to give the goalkeeper no chance. Another assist from Edo R set up Guerrino for the third goal and, despite Nathan's replay, Liverpool ran out easy winners with Michael contributing a fourth.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Edo R 6, Francesco C 5, Nathan 3, Michael 3, Guerrino 1, Giovanni 1, Bernardo 1, Lapo 1
Yellow Cards: Edo R, Guerrino
7.10.15
Chelsea 3-1 Man Utd
The first half ended scoreless and Manfredi's header - well saved by Andrew - was the best chance.
In the second half, prompted by a patient Francesco R in midfield, Chelsea'a attacking trident helped themselves to a goal each: first Sam, then Manfredi with a stunning lob from the left touchline and then Niccolò. The sequence was interrupted by a well-struck goal from Ramnath but the Red Devils wasted too many other chances.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Taro 5, Francesco R 3, Manfredi 3, Niccolò 2, Ramnath 2, Gabriele, Jerry, Andrew, Sam, Thomas, Peter
In the second half, prompted by a patient Francesco R in midfield, Chelsea'a attacking trident helped themselves to a goal each: first Sam, then Manfredi with a stunning lob from the left touchline and then Niccolò. The sequence was interrupted by a well-struck goal from Ramnath but the Red Devils wasted too many other chances.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Taro 5, Francesco R 3, Manfredi 3, Niccolò 2, Ramnath 2, Gabriele, Jerry, Andrew, Sam, Thomas, Peter
3.10.15
Manchester City 1 - 1 Liverpool
These two teams sent the crowd away happy, having witnessed a mighty battle between two teams who can definitely hope to win this year's title.
The first half finished scoreless but was an exciting contest. Edo R came closeest to a goal but Ascanio pulled off an excellent save to deny him.
In the second half though, Edo was not to be denied and his tenacity was awarded with a 4th minute goal. The game got better and better as City pressed forward looking for an equaliser and Tiberio was Liverpool's saviour. Having gone into goal at half-time, he pulled off a string of excellent saves from shots by Sasha and Edo P. Aden though he had equalised when his lob from the touchline went in over Tiberio but referee Corcoran had already blown for a foul throw.
The, with only seconds on the clock, City won another corner. The ball was hurled in, broke to Alessandro and he banged it in to salvage a point for City.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Tiberio 7, Ascanio 2, Giuseppe 2, Edo R 2, Francesco 1, Edo P 1, Aden 1, Alessandro 1, Sasha 1, Giovanni 1, Guerrino 1, Michael 1
The first half finished scoreless but was an exciting contest. Edo R came closeest to a goal but Ascanio pulled off an excellent save to deny him.
In the second half though, Edo was not to be denied and his tenacity was awarded with a 4th minute goal. The game got better and better as City pressed forward looking for an equaliser and Tiberio was Liverpool's saviour. Having gone into goal at half-time, he pulled off a string of excellent saves from shots by Sasha and Edo P. Aden though he had equalised when his lob from the touchline went in over Tiberio but referee Corcoran had already blown for a foul throw.
The, with only seconds on the clock, City won another corner. The ball was hurled in, broke to Alessandro and he banged it in to salvage a point for City.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Tiberio 7, Ascanio 2, Giuseppe 2, Edo R 2, Francesco 1, Edo P 1, Aden 1, Alessandro 1, Sasha 1, Giovanni 1, Guerrino 1, Michael 1
30.9.15
Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
Arsenal's poor start to the season continued and Arsene Wenger will surely berate his players for another under-par performance.
United went ahead after 5 minutes when Noah scored a neat goal with a left foot drive.
In the second half, Thomas and Lorenzo combined to make it 2-0, thanks also to an Arsenal foot.
The Gunners tried to come back and could not be faulted for effort and Nathan finally scored with a thunderbolt from 20 meters out. But Man Utd were more concrete going forward and Noah forced a great save from Zeno, though Andrew also made a string of great saves to keep the lead for United.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Gabriele 4, Andrew 4, Thomas 3, Lorenzo 3, Noah 2, Ramnath 1, Alfonso 1, Matteo 1, Zeno 1, Nathan 1.
YELLOW CARDS: Alfonso
United went ahead after 5 minutes when Noah scored a neat goal with a left foot drive.
In the second half, Thomas and Lorenzo combined to make it 2-0, thanks also to an Arsenal foot.
The Gunners tried to come back and could not be faulted for effort and Nathan finally scored with a thunderbolt from 20 meters out. But Man Utd were more concrete going forward and Noah forced a great save from Zeno, though Andrew also made a string of great saves to keep the lead for United.
BEST PLAYER POINTS:
Gabriele 4, Andrew 4, Thomas 3, Lorenzo 3, Noah 2, Ramnath 1, Alfonso 1, Matteo 1, Zeno 1, Nathan 1.
YELLOW CARDS: Alfonso
25.9.15
Chelsea 2-1 Man City
Mourninho's men got off to a wonderful start in this year's league with a victory after a highly entertaining game.
Early on, Sam combined well with Niccolo but Sasha made a great save. The next chance fell to City but Peter too was in form and made a great save from Alessandro's well-taken free kick. Francesco R then beat the goalkeeper but hit the crossbar and Manfredi came close with a glancing header. The deadlock was finally broken when Ascanio turned well and struck a firce shaot along the ground into the bottom corner to put City in front at half time.
After just 1 minute of the second half, Sam and Niccolo combined well again and Niccolò struck a lovely shot past Sasha: 1-1 and all to play for! Sam followed up with another good shot 2 minutes later and struck the post and then, off a long clearance, Sam beat Sasha to the ball and slipped in the winner!
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Niccolo 5, Ascanio 4, Francesco R 3, Sam 3, Alessandro 2, Laith 1, Peter 1, Manfredi 1, Taro 1
YELLOW CARDS: Manfredi
Early on, Sam combined well with Niccolo but Sasha made a great save. The next chance fell to City but Peter too was in form and made a great save from Alessandro's well-taken free kick. Francesco R then beat the goalkeeper but hit the crossbar and Manfredi came close with a glancing header. The deadlock was finally broken when Ascanio turned well and struck a firce shaot along the ground into the bottom corner to put City in front at half time.
After just 1 minute of the second half, Sam and Niccolo combined well again and Niccolò struck a lovely shot past Sasha: 1-1 and all to play for! Sam followed up with another good shot 2 minutes later and struck the post and then, off a long clearance, Sam beat Sasha to the ball and slipped in the winner!
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Niccolo 5, Ascanio 4, Francesco R 3, Sam 3, Alessandro 2, Laith 1, Peter 1, Manfredi 1, Taro 1
YELLOW CARDS: Manfredi
24.9.15
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
Real won the first 'Classico' of the year after an energetic and enjoyable game.
The teams were locked at 0-0 at half time but, in the second half, the scoring began when Margarida put her team ahead with a well-placed shot from the left.
Barcelona reacted immediately and Giulia equalised not long after with a lob over Lucrezia in goal. The action swung first one way, then the other, and the large attendance in Ambrit Stadium was enthralled. With only minutes to go, Mia struck from midfield and her goal gave teh points to Real.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Bea 3, Mia 3, Giulia 3, Allison 2, Lucie 1, Eilidh 1, Fatou 1, Chiara 1, Juna 1, Margarida 1, Leila 1, Grace 1, Helena 1, Eve 1
The teams were locked at 0-0 at half time but, in the second half, the scoring began when Margarida put her team ahead with a well-placed shot from the left.
Barcelona reacted immediately and Giulia equalised not long after with a lob over Lucrezia in goal. The action swung first one way, then the other, and the large attendance in Ambrit Stadium was enthralled. With only minutes to go, Mia struck from midfield and her goal gave teh points to Real.
BEST PLAYER POINTS: Bea 3, Mia 3, Giulia 3, Allison 2, Lucie 1, Eilidh 1, Fatou 1, Chiara 1, Juna 1, Margarida 1, Leila 1, Grace 1, Helena 1, Eve 1
23.9.15
FINAL: 8T 3-3 7M
An exhilarating final swung first one way, then the other and finished in a draw: penalties tomorrow at morning break!
Gabriele opened the scoring in the first half with a well-taken goal and Sasha equalised. Gabriele scored again as 7M re-took the lead but this time it was Francesco R who equalised before the break.
In the second half, Francesco struck first and 7M hung onto their lead for most of the second half. But then, with only minutes left, Francesco R made an excellent run from the back and passed to Sasha on the left wing. Sasha looked up, picked his spot and hit it with stunning accuracy! 3-3. 7M had a couple of chances to wrap up the game towards the end but they spurned them and face another penalty shoot-out tomorrow.
BREAKING NEWS ------8T are this year's C H A M P I O N S having won the penalty shoot out!!!!!
Gabriele opened the scoring in the first half with a well-taken goal and Sasha equalised. Gabriele scored again as 7M re-took the lead but this time it was Francesco R who equalised before the break.
In the second half, Francesco struck first and 7M hung onto their lead for most of the second half. But then, with only minutes left, Francesco R made an excellent run from the back and passed to Sasha on the left wing. Sasha looked up, picked his spot and hit it with stunning accuracy! 3-3. 7M had a couple of chances to wrap up the game towards the end but they spurned them and face another penalty shoot-out tomorrow.
BREAKING NEWS ------8T are this year's C H A M P I O N S having won the penalty shoot out!!!!!
21.9.15
17.9.15
6A 1-2 8T
An early goal by Noah and a late goal by Sasha sandwiched a spectacular equaliser struck by Manfredi from halfway and spared the blushes for g8's last surviving representatives.
A brave but ultimately futile effort by the sixth graders: well done to all but particularly to Giulia in defence who was really on form today.
A brave but ultimately futile effort by the sixth graders: well done to all but particularly to Giulia in defence who was really on form today.
16.9.15
8V 1-4 7M
Gabriele and Edo P ran riot in the first half and their older opponents were powerless to stop them. Gabriele scored the first goal, finishing off a slick passing move when Edo played him in. The roles were reversed for the second goal when Edo acored from a Gabriele pass. Francesco C meanwhile controlled the midfield and Pietu patrolled the defence. 8V had a brief glimmer of hope when Nicholas pulled one back but the hope was quickly snuffed out with a goal from FRANCESCO.
7M continued to dominate through the second half and Edo completed his hat-trick.
7M continued to dominate through the second half and Edo completed his hat-trick.
11.9.15
8C 1-2 6D
Ambrit underestimated 6D - and the threat posed by Nathan in particular - and paid the price. A scoreless first half was full of warnings for 8C but they were lulled into a false sense of security when Michael's shot struck the crossbar.
Early in the second half though, Nathan shook them up with a cooly-taken first goal. Matilde was a rock in defence and 8C's poorly-coordinated attacks often foundered there. Nathan struck again 5 minutes later and, though they battled to the end, Guerrino's last-gasp strike was meagre consolation.
Early in the second half though, Nathan shook them up with a cooly-taken first goal. Matilde was a rock in defence and 8C's poorly-coordinated attacks often foundered there. Nathan struck again 5 minutes later and, though they battled to the end, Guerrino's last-gasp strike was meagre consolation.
10.9.15
8T 3-0 7P
8T strolled to a relatively comfortable win over 7P. A classy early, second-half goal from Sasha set them up and Noah added two more. With Ramnath in goal, Jaan supporting the attack, Francesco in a holding role and a host of good defenders (Martina, Celeste, Valentina, Nikos), 8T look like strong challengers for the coveted crown of Homeroom Champions.
9.9.15
6A 4-2 6M
6M got off to a fantastic start and looked set to emulate last year's winners when Lapo used all his skill and expertise to score two goals.
Late in the first half, Alessandro pulled one back but 6M led 2-1 at half time.
Alessandro turned provider in the second half when he curled in a lovely left-footed cross and Manfredi rose at the far post to head in an equaliser.
6A pressed forward and 6M were on the ropes. When they cleared another ball out of defence, Mia intercepted it and launched a beautiful volley over Giuseppe's head and into the far corner: 3-2.
A fourth goal from Manfredi sealed the victory.
Late in the first half, Alessandro pulled one back but 6M led 2-1 at half time.
Alessandro turned provider in the second half when he curled in a lovely left-footed cross and Manfredi rose at the far post to head in an equaliser.
6A pressed forward and 6M were on the ropes. When they cleared another ball out of defence, Mia intercepted it and launched a beautiful volley over Giuseppe's head and into the far corner: 3-2.
A fourth goal from Manfredi sealed the victory.
8.9.15
Autumn Intramural
Welcome back everybody to Ambrit's Intramural matches.
Teams have been selected so please make sure your name is there if you want to play!
Meanwhile, we will begin with the Annual Homeroom Championship... can this year's 6th graders repeat the historic victory of 6M in last year's competition!?
Teams have been selected so please make sure your name is there if you want to play!
Meanwhile, we will begin with the Annual Homeroom Championship... can this year's 6th graders repeat the historic victory of 6M in last year's competition!?
1.6.15
St George's Tournament: Ambrit Crash out on penalties
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.
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.
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
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