The build up to the 4th weekend of TML action was dominated by the threat of a typhoon. As the Typhoon was slowly moving it's way up Japan, Komoba Sub Ground saw some lightning quick play from Pumas FC.
Swiss Kickers had defeated Pumas in both league matches last season and were looking to do the same again. Pumas were determined not to give Swiss 3 league victories in a row. Pumas have reecruited a few new players over the Summer by using the power of social...
After a difficult start to Division 2 life last season SUNS FC were determined to kick off this campaign in style against Division 2 newbies Guts SC.
With a few new Suns players doing the not so uncommon mistake of heading to the city of Hachioji rather than the pitch in Satiama, they kicked off with 10 men. By half time they found themselves 2-1 ahead and up...
After winning the Division 2 title by 11 points it was always going to be interesting to see how British Embassy FC would fare in the top division.
Up against Panthers for their return to the top league would be a tough test. Panthers comfortably finished 3rd last year. It was test they passed with flying colours....
After 8 weeks of no TML football it was back with a bang. 22 goals scored in 4 matches. The stand out result saw El Diego score 6 past Lions FC. Lions dominated possession but El Diego were clinical with their finishing. Yoshiyaki Koyasu was up front and his pace caused the Lions back line all sorts of problems. He scored a hat trick, veteran forward Satoru Kawahito scored a brace and El Diego new boy Ren Okuno scored too. With Wayne Baxter now bossing the defence El...
Going into match-day 41 of a very long season, there was still one more issue to be resolved. Who would join Imperio in being relegated from Division 1?
Barbarians were in 9th spot and needed a victory over Pumas FC. This would of then relegated Pumas. Pumas knew that if they won they could clinch 6th spot....
BFC Tokyo and Division 1 football go hand in hand. Going into Sundays game v Swiss Kickers they knew nothing more than a victory would almost certainly see them stay in the division.
BFC Tokyo were determined from the off but Swiss were not ready to follow the script as they scored an early goal. BFC kept there composure and there determination was putting...
Zion went into their fixture on Saturday knowing that 3 points would confirm their promotion to Division 1. The opposition Dutch FC have been on fine form since the turn of the New Year. So it would be no easy game for Zion. When the pressure is on, teams can either thrive on it or get nervous and struggle to express themselves. Zion on their big day were able to pass the ball around well but the Dutch keeper was having the game of his life....
Footy Japan and Centre Circle NPO is pleased to announce that the total raised from our Football Charity Day was ¥365,148. All the money will go directly to Refugees International Japan .