Week 8 Marks Pivotal Point in Rubery Thursday Football League
The 8th week of the Rubery Thursday 6-a-side football league proved to be a thrilling encounter, setting the stage for an enthralling conclusion with just two more weeks to go.
In the Premier League division, the competition is fierce with every team fighting tooth and nail to secure their places for next season.
The game of the week saw Beautiful Men narrowly edge out Pathetic Athletic 3-2, ensuring their momentum stays strong into the final weeks. Beautiful came from two nil down to win and be crowned champions again. With the league extending will they retain it next season?
Most Valuable Player - Zane (Beautiful Men)
Meanwhile, SakaPotatoes, buoyed by top scorer Mike Barnes who netted two goals, steamrolled past Field FC in a 4-0 victory.
Most Valuable Player- Mike Barnes (Sakapotatoes)
The significant victory demonstrated their prowess and sent a clear message to their rivals.
Chasers81120 FC met their match against Fc Boutay, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat in a game that truly showcased the competitive spirit of the league as Boutay move within a point of the drop zone
Most Valuable Player- Ethan (FC Boutay)
On the other hand, Division 1 saw its own share of intense clashes. Pipers FC and NOT Delph And Safety ended their game in a 1-1 tie, a testament to the evenly matched nature of the teams in this division. Loui, who scored his only goal of the match for Pipers FC, emerged as the top scorer this week
Most Valuable Player- Jamie Smith (NOT Delph and Safety)
Macciesonaramp was handed a defeat by We Move who claimed a 2-0 victory, further shaking up the table heading into the final two weeks.
Most Valuable Player- Rob Kennedy (We Move)
With only two weeks remaining, the competition is expected to ramp up as teams make their last-ditch efforts to secure their places for the next season. The excitement and anticipation for the final rounds are palpable. One thing’s for sure - if the last few weeks are any indication, football fans are in for a real treat as the season draws to a close.
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