In the opening week of the Halifax Monday 5-a-side football league, we witnessed an impressive display of skill, endurance, and team spirit. The season kicked off in two divisions - Premier League and Division 1, with matches that had fans at the edge of their seats.
In the Premier League division, Fear Cityoooooo set a high standard with a resounding 13-0 victory over Pez Athletic. The game was a showcase of Fear Cityoooooo's offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The top scorer of the match and undoubtedly the entire division for the week was Fear Cityoooooo's striker, who netted an astonishing seven goals.
Daddy Day Care emerged victorious against Valley Ultras with a 10-5 scoreline, while Calder V FC comfortably defeated Pudding Boys 8-2. In a closely contested fixture, Dodgy Knees FC edged out The Craftsmen 5-4, setting an exciting tone for the season ahead.
In Division 1, WTP FC narrowly defeated The Minnows 2-1. Diesel Rovers secured a win in the highest-scoring match of the week against Brads Barmy Army with an electrifying 12-10 finish. Inky Jims FC grabbed a 6-4 victory over Lads On Toure, while Transline secured a 4-3 win over Exposed Nuggets FC.
Top scorer for Division 1 was the forward from Diesel Rovers, who managed to put six past the keeper in a thrilling performance.
The season has just started, and if the first week is anything to go by, it promises a great deal of action and suspense. Football fans can look forward to the coming weeks as teams juggle for supremacy in their respective divisions.