Going into the weekend I had marked on my schedule that another Cup upset could be on the cards. Sala FC in the previous round had found that Nepal United were a tricky opponent, so Barbarians needed a professional performance if they wanted to progress into the FJ Cup Semi Final.
After winning a Manager of the Month Award in the Premier League a team usually ends up having a disastrous month. WIll we start seeing this trend happen after teams win the FJ TOTW? After winning last weeks award British Embassy were finally on the wrong end of a result! Musketeers FC are contenders for Promotion this season and after beating last weeks award winners they have claimed the prize this week.
22 weeks in and I think this was the toughest decision for me in terms of who should win this weeks FJ TOTW. Notable mentions should go to FC International for beating Swiss 4-1, Sala scoring 8 and Albion old Boys who scored 5 against FC Sagarmatha. However we have one team who has completed the perfect 10. 10 matches played and 10 victories. British Embassy have been defeating teams week in week out.
In the coming weeks we plan to interview current TML players, referees and the occasional TML legend about their experiences of playing football in Japan.
It would be great if you put yourself forward or a team mate to answer a few questions. Also if you want any particular questions asked then let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
competitions.ops@footyjapan.com
In recent seasons Division 2 has always had a top team dominating the league and then the best of the rest battle it out for 2nd place. This season is no different.
For the second week running the beauty of the Cup gave us another huge Cup upset. With FC International sitting on top of Division 1 Real Celts knew they would need the game of their lives.
With matchday 19 dedicated to the FJ Cup & Plate matches only. The award was always going to go to a team who could cause a Cup upset. A few notable performances should be mentioned. Pumas defeated Panthers for the first time. Pumas were originally formed as the Panthers 2nd team. Also Lions FC beat Jetro 4-1 to add some glory into a difficult first half of the season for them.
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
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
