The final battle for some TML silverware saw Jetro face Division 3 specialists Shane FC. Both teams had the chance of promotion. Jetro needed to avoid defeat and Shane needed the 3 points. The game was played on a lovely Sunday morning at YC&AC. With both teams having a big squad, substitutions were frequent. Both teams huffed and puffed but were unable to break the deadlock. The nil nil draw was enough for Jetro to return to Division 2 for the first time in 2 seasons.
Last month saw Tomasz Motyka referee his last TML match. He will be staying in Japan but due to new work commitments he cannot find time to referee at the weekends. Tom has kindly written a summery of his time involved in the Tokyo Metropolis League. Thank you Tom.
Not since Steve Bruce's extra time brace for Man Utd in 1993 has two goals from a center half been celebrated so wildly. Captain Fantastic Ian Webster lead by example by scoring the brace which helped Oakwood Clash beat Division 3 Champions Musketeers 5-1. New signing Yuki Bailleul also scored two and Tokyo Comedy king Ben Jennings came up with the 5th and final goal. Well done to Oakwood Clash and best of luck for your final game of the season in a few weeks.
By the start of November the footballing world was all talking about Chelsea and their fight against relegation. Star players not performing, revolts against the management and the regime, the season was going to be a long one. Tokyo Hibernian were in a similar situation with 4 points after 5 matches but then they managed to beat table toppers Swiss Kickers 6-1.
Football is a special sport in so many different ways. It keeps you fit, it creates friendships and the occasional rivilary. It’s played by people of all ages and also people from all walks of life. Saturday was the culmination of all the above sentences.
BFC Vagabonds 1 King George FC 0
Hachioji Park, Sunday May 22, 2016
Due to Saturday’s result, in which Syu Syu Aoyama FC defeated British Embassy FC 3-1, BFC Vagabonds’ relegation was assured and they would be joining King George FCin Division 3 for the upcoming season. With both teams playing to stay off the bottom of the table, it was a match lacking in goal scoring opportunities if not effort.
A one nil victory for the Pumas was enough to secure the Division 2 title and back to back promotions. To top of a good few days for Pumas they have won the latest FJ TOTW award. Congratulations Pumas. Special mention must go to Musketeers who secured the Division 3 title.
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BEFC
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Fussa FC
Zion FC
YC&AC
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Teranga FC
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Shane FC
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