This week saw the clash between a team with no wins so far (Sagarmatha) against a team with no losses (YeBoiz). Essentially the first place team vs the last place team playing down at Mitsubishi Chofu. The Sagarmatha defense played tough, with 4 players getting cautioned. But this tactic proved worthwhile, a frustrated YeBoiz let in a few goals to Sagarmatha further...
6 of the 12 games fixed this weekend resulted in an unsatisfying draw. Zion and Fussa, 1-1. Dutch and Suns, 1-1. Jetro and Albion Old Boys, 2-2. Brunello and Sagarmatha, 1-1. Pumas and Hibernian, 2-2. King George and Lions, 4-4.
The highlight match definitely goes to YCAC vs Nomades where the score line was a wooping 7 to 10! An abysmal showing from...
This weeks featured team goes to Kilimanjaro, the African team that has roots to Tanzania.
Last weekend they suffered a tough loss against Lions down at a very wet and muddy Oomiya Kenpo, this weekend they played down at Komaba against King George FC.
The game started off in the worst possible way, an own goal awarded for King George in the beginning. The former version of Kilimanjaro may have pouted and self imploded off of this unlucky goal but...
Fc International and Fussa FC risked having their game cancelled, the chuo line was massively delayed making it impossible for many of the players to arrive to the pitch at their intended time. Fortunately, with some quick thinking from the ref, the game was delayed to its fullest to allow as much of the game to still be played as soon as the players arrived. Shaving off only 10 minutes off their game, the two teams played their game out with neither getting the best of each other (1-1 draw)
Guapo have got themselves a new kit to emark with them their journey in division 2. Zion, who have dropped down from division 1 faced Guapo down at YC&AC. Both teams excited to play on a Sunday night down at the newly turfed field but only one team was left smiling after the game commenced. A strong preformance from Zion simply left the freshly promoted Guapo overwhelmed and they quickly succumbed to Zions relentless goal hunting.
The new team in the league, Teranga FC, slowed down their momentum, tying their second game to Saitama Jets. The Jets getting a boost of strength from their home field, Redsland.
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The first day of the Kanto International Masters Sevens Soccer kicked off at the recently renovated YC&AC. The opening day hosted a very international crowd, with 90% of the participants being non Japanese players. A truly international league fitting of it's name!
With this being a league and no longer a one day tournament. Teams were definitely more competitive. YC&AC’s new signing, Robin Abe Snaith, scored a beautiful opening goal from outside the box. But this would be their only goal that day, although they did create chances, they ended up losing both of their games. Union Pacifico also lost both of their games but entertained the spectators immensely by stirring up a riot during their game. The referees did well by staying strong and remained unmoved by any of Unions claims! FJ Masters and Celts lost one and won one, with both of their games being very close. Fine Vintage and BFC won both of their games, preforming very well for their first date.
Currently Fine Vinatge are topping the ranks with their massive goal difference but it is still the first day of a long season. Teams will change and adapt as the months go by. It’s still anybody’s league to win it!
The next match day will be on October 5th at BST Nagasawa Sports Ground (16:50 kick off)
TML22 has finally kicked off with most teams playing their first game. An exciting see-saw game between Kilimanjaro and Jetro down at the freshly renovated YC&AC pitch had Kilimanjaro come out victorious. Brunello's first game in Division 1 was a rough one. A very physical game between YeBoiz where YeBoiz pounded them 3-0. But of all the games, the most lopsided result was between BEFC and Clash. A 6-0 win for BEFC, a statement that they are ready to try and win the league this season! New team that joined this season, Teranga FC, had all the qualities of an African team. Strong, physical, and arriving late to their games! Their debut game was a 5-0 win, which isn't surprising considering their roster had quite a few players that have played in division 1 before and a player that has played pro before!
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Despite having a late start to the season (started end of September), the season wrapped up the earliest it has in the past decade (June 15th). It was a compact season, with the cooperation of teams getting their games played (instead of forfeiting/rescheduling). The new season will begin on the weekend of August 31/September 1st!
We've presented the Season 21 awards to the winners on July 6th listed below:
If you've ever wished to watch a premier league club play, today is your lucky day! Two premier league clubs will be playing J-league teams and here is your chance to watch them live in Japan! If you're a fan of Hotspurs or Newcastle, a must watch match!
Hibernian FC
FC Sagarmatha
Eastern Capital FC
Brunello FC
Pumas FC
YeBoiz FC
Clash FC
Panthers FC
BEFC
FC International
Guapo FC
SUNS FC
Sala FC
Fussa FC
Zion FC
YC&AC
Dutch FC
FC Nomade
King George FC
BEFC Lions
Lions FC
Saitama JETS FC
Kilimanjaro FC
Jetro FC
Teranga FC
Albion Old Boys FC
Shane FC
BFC Tokyo
