After a dominating performance in Division 3, Teranga looked excited to carry on their streak in Division 2. However, their first game against Dutch FC at Setagaya Koen was a draw. Perhaps an indication that Division 2 will not be so easy, or perhaps Teranga have had one too many parties at the club over the summer. BEFC Lions, the other team that got promoted from Division 3, also could not preform so well their first game in Division 2. They took a loss from Zion 1-0. In Division 1, the story repeats itself.
The End of Season Party was hosted down at one our communal sponsors, Footnik Oosaki. A good spirited Futsal was hosted with 6 teams, with Pumas FC winning and taking home the prize of a case of Heineken beer. The captains meeting got very spicy, everyones face lit up when it came to the feedback of refs! There was a general agreement that limiting cross division players helps form a better bonding team so we've decided to stick with 4 cross division players next season as well. Match fee's will be increasing across the board due to inflation.
Sagarmatha clinched their last game against BEFC to ensure they avoid relegation. It will be up to Panthers and Brunello to fight out their last games and see if they can overtake Clash FC.
Clash and Brunello, two teams situated at the bottom of the table, faced off at YCAC. This was an important battle, one that could determine the relegation. Clash at 4 pts, Brunello at 3 pts, a win here would put them over each other and over take Sagarmatha in the process. The victor would essentially be able to escape the relegation zone for now.
The apts.jp featured team goes to King George FC after their preformance against Jetro FC. Kicking off in the early afternoon, basking in the warm sun, playing on the soft newly turfed field of YC&AC, the conditions were too good to not enjoy.
Has the league gotten more competitive?
The stats this weekend would suggest so!
6 of the 12 games fixed this weekend resulted in an unsatisfying draw. Zion and Fussa, 1-1. Dutch and Suns, 1-1. Jetro and Albion Old Boys, 2-2. Brunello and Sagarmatha, 1-1. Pumas and Hibernian, 2-2. King George and Lions, 4-4.
Clash FC
BEFC
FC International
Hibernian FC
FC Sagarmatha
Sala FC
Eastern Capital FC
Pumas FC
Brunello FC
YeBoiz FC
Saint Luxun Park FC
Shane FC
Panthers FC
Guapo FC
BEFC Lions
Zion FC
Dutch FC
YC&AC
FC Nomade
Teranga FC
Albion Old Boys FC
BFC Tokyo
VJ Bridge FC
King George FC
SUNS FC
Fussa FC
Lions FC
Saitama JETS FC
Jetro FC
Kilimanjaro FC
Fine Vintage
Union Pacifico
BFC Masters
FJ Masters
Kanto Celts FC
Nepal United
