A great season opener for Guapo FC winning their first game!
Their match took place at Mizumoto Sports Center, one of the few tokyo venues. While most teams turned down the oppurtunity to play at that location, we were very fortunate to have Kilimanjaro and Guapo organize a squad.
Although both teams looked a little rusty, Guapo looked more organized as the game progressed.
Both of their goals came from crosses on the left side, with one of them...
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With a full day booked at Shigaku and no teams except Jetro, Albion Old Boys and Zion eager to play, the first and only match that could be fixed was Albion vs Jetro! A mid afternoon kick off between two long time TML teams, it was good to see the many familiar faces back out onto the pitch! With both teams hosting a healthy amount of subs, the game was quite even. It was Albion Old Boys that edged out this fixture finishing the game 3-2. Congratulations to Albion Old...
The Robert Walters Team of the Week goes to BEFC Lions over their win over Shane FC.
The last time these two teams faced off each other in Kemigawa, Shane had a fantastic performance winning 4-1 with only 10 men. The two teams have since remained at the bottom of the table since the last time they clashed, with Shane's only win being against BEFC Lions. BEFC Lions on the other hand were sitting at 2 points, struggling to see their first win of the season. But...
With over half the season's games played, the standings are beginning to take shape. Some teams are still fighting for the possibility of winning their division, others are fighting to avoid relegation. This is perhaps the most exciting part of the season, where the next few results could solidify their team's fate. With this in mind, FC Sagarmatha who are currently in first place, could not afford to lose their game against last place Albion Old Boys. But with the odds...
7 games from the ESR FJ Cup were played this weekend, all of them being great games.
Despite missing their top goal scorer, Trust United knocked Hibernian FC out of the cup with a 4-0 win. Although they lost 3-1, a suprisingly good battle from BEFC Lions playing against their first team, BEFC. Dutch vs Eastern Capital was a parade of goals from both sides. The game was determined by penalties after a 4-4 draw where once again, both teams continued to score until...
Clash FC
BEFC
Panthers FC
FC International
Hibernian FC
Eastern Capital FC
Pumas FC
YeBoiz FC
Zion FC
Kanto Celts FC
FC Sagarmatha
SUNS FC
Sala FC
Lions FC
Brunello FC
YC&AC
Dutch FC
FC Nomade
Saitama JETS FC
Kilimanjaro FC
Jetro FC
Albion Old Boys FC
Shane FC
BFC Tokyo
Guapo FC
King George FC
BEFC Lions
Fussa FC
