A collosal win by Trust United this weekend, scoring an average of a goal per 5 minutes to get a scoreline of 16-0. Certainly puts any skeptisicm on why they were allowed to join from Division 2 to rest!
The Robert Walters TOTW goes to Hibs this week, playing against FC International in midst of a typhoon. While the rain was heavy, the pitch was perfectly playable (and almost more enjoyable).
The captains and referee talked to each other in spanish, captains exchanging jokes that they wouldn't be able to swear in Spanish during the game.
The typhoon forced some games to be cancelled but fortunantely some matches were able to go ahead.
This is the fourth week of the TMLQuite a lot of draws have been picked up by teams this season. Perhaps this indicates a more level playing field in the TML (hooray to the restrictions of cross division players)!
Quite a few teams were able to get their first game out of the way on the third weekend of TML 20.
Nomades played their first TML game against BFC. One of the newest teams to join the league vs a team that has been participating in the TML since its inception. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that perhaps favors Nomades.
Trust United FC also played their first game against Celts. Led by captain Tokoi Shintaro, a former Hibs player, Trust United put on a strong debut winning their game 6-3.
The second week of TML20 was a busy one! 9 fixtures scheduled (of which 3 were cancelled ) but still 6 games went on. The next few weeks will continue to be busy, with up to 11 fixtures (meaning 22 teams) playing on a single weekend! As teams go out and enjoy their football, FootyJapan would like to express it's gratitude towards ESR for their second season of sponsorship.
There was no question which team earned the season’s first Robert Walters Team of the Week. 5 games were played, all in kanagawa prefecture. YeBoiz clenched out a nail biter of a win against Dutch FC, Panthers scored a pair of goals against a silent Sala, Fussa and Clash both dominated their games.
With the first fixtures of TML20 on it's way, YeBoiz have been putting in their work throughout the off-season. They've been actively looking for new players, inviting them to futsal and football sessions. It was no surprise they attended the summer 7's hosted on August 20th, down at BST.
The tournament had a healthy turnout (despite a three teams dropping out due to covid). Freshly renewed BFC, newcomer to the league Kilimanjaro, 7's tournament first-timers Guapo and Brunello, along with very familiar faces Pumas and YeBoiz.
July 3rd had the final fixtures of TML19 played. The captains meeting was held that very night. The meeting consisted of talks about the league, mainly focused on manager duties and rule changes to the league. The start date of the new season was also mentioned, which will be on the weekend of August 27/28.
It was King George's last game of the season and promotion was out of there hands (Real Celts/BEFC Lions have secured first and second). But as a team that is true to their description of a fun team, they decided to end their season with style... by using their regular goal keeper Brad Miwa as a field player!
Clash FC
Panthers FC
BEFC
Hibernian FC
FC Sagarmatha
Eastern Capital FC
Brunello FC
Pumas FC
YeBoiz FC
FC International
Guapo FC
SUNS FC
Sala FC
Fussa FC
Zion FC
YC&AC
Dutch FC
FC Nomade
Jetro FC
Teranga FC
Albion Old Boys FC
Shane FC
BFC Tokyo
King George FC
BEFC Lions
Lions FC
Saitama JETS FC
Kilimanjaro FC
