After a break for Golden Week, the TML returned with 3 big Division 1 matches. BEFC and Zion were battling it out to stay in the division. FC International were looking at keeping hold of 2nd position. The other match saw Tokyo Hibernian looking to secure their 9th TML title.
They were up against Swiss Kickers who were looking at stopping their old enemies in securing another title.
This season Tomomitsu Kunii has been on fire in front of goal....
Sunday evening saw the top 2 teams in Division 2 battle it out. Dutch FC had only dropped 2 points all season and that was in their opening match. They were up against a Shane FC team chasing their first ever promotion.
The game was played at a high intensity which is something that can't always be said in Division 3. Shane FC's played a in-your-face but fair game. This disrupted the usual slick passing that Dutch have shown all season.
This weeks FJ TOTW is a club who is roaring up the table and if their form continues they will be promoted to Division 1.
Lions FC are unbeaten in the league since November 25th. Their opening 6 matches of the season should inconsistency. LWWLLW, since then it's been non stop league victories apart from a 1-1 draw v fellow promotion hopefuls Suns FC. On Saturday, Lions were without their manager and goal keeper Akihito, and faced Guts SC. Abu took charge...
Referee Nick had the privilege of refereeing the 2 standout teams for this weeks award. The first nomination goes to Real Celts. Having recently purchased a new kit it was only fitting that someone forgot the kit bag. Some quick thinking from the guys, and Real Celts were donning some lovely white sports shirts which were purchased from the near by sports shop....
Hachioji Park had the privilege of hosting the top teams in Division 2 & 3. After Dutch FC had brushed aside KGFC in the early kick off it was time for Suns FC to continue their promotion charge.
The opposition was Barbarians. The game kicked off with the Barbs Captain doing his usual trick of turning up late so Suns had a man advantage. They took...
In my 10 years involved in playing and running this wonderful league only Shane FC & Clash have failed to gain promotion from the leagues lowest division.
My first TML season I was a proud Shane FC player. I was wowed by their Plate victory in 2006/07...
Saturday afternoon saw 2 of the form Division 1 teams battle it out. Kanto Celts had only lost 1 match since the turn of the year. Pumas had not lost since early December so this was always going to be a great match up.
The match started with possibly the quickest goal of the season. Pumas new deadly forward Masa Kojima fired in after 15 seconds. From this point on it was always going to an uphill struggle for the Celts. Pumas have a young and very fast forward...
One of the most surprising results of the season came from a late kick off at Fukuda Denshi. FC International were looking to close the gap at the top of the table. On the other hand Zion FC were looking for a much needed victory to boost their survival hopes.
Zion started on the front foot and took the lead after 16 minutes through Yusuke Kawano. Before FC...
Eastern Capital FC
Brunello FC
Pumas FC
YeBoiz FC
Clash FC
Panthers FC
BEFC
Hibernian FC
FC Sagarmatha
SUNS FC
Sala FC
Fussa FC
Zion FC
YC&AC
Dutch FC
FC Nomade
FC International
Guapo FC
King George FC
BEFC Lions
Lions FC
Saitama JETS FC
Kilimanjaro FC
Jetro FC
Teranga FC
Albion Old Boys FC
Shane FC
BFC Tokyo
