Football fever has taken over Chatham with the commencement of the much-anticipated Chatham Thursday 5-a-side Football League. The inaugural week witnessed some fierce competition with teams across the Division 1 and Division 2 vying for an early lead in the season.
DIVISION ONE
In Division 1, the spotlight fell on 'Bonnies Men In Blue' and 'Rochester FC', with a close-knit game that saw Bonnies Men In Blue edge out their rivals 5-4, in what turned out to be a sensational start to the season. 'Double Pogba And Koke' showcased a dominant display, outscoring 'Radar Raiders' 10 - 2. Meanwhile, 'Medway 90' triumphed over 'Inter Yer Nan' with a 5 - 1 victory, setting the pace for the rest of the season.
Steering clear to the Division 1 spotlight, Brad Taylor of 'Bonnies men in blue' showcased an extraordinary performance, bagging a total of 5 goals, crowning him the top scorer of the week in Division 1.
DIVISION TWO
Meanwhile, Division 2 also saw some high-scoring affairs. 'Bendher Rovers FC' emerged as the clear winners in their clash against 'Warren Wood Wanderers', racking up 10 goals against a lonely 1. 'Shades Of Skill' defeated 'Lads On Toure' 8 - 5, whereas 'Deeney FC' ended the week with a solid 4 - 1 win against 'Perrys'.
In a remarkable display, Ben Hall of 'Bendher Rovers FC' emerged as the top scorer in Division 2, netting a total of 6 goals in the inaugural week.
The thrilling start to the season has set the tone for the next week, promising more high-octane clashes as the teams line up for the next round of fixtures. Stay tuned for more updates from the Chatham Thursday Football League.
Thanks again to the referees for managing another great night of competitive football.
Join the Chatham Monday 5 a-side league by clicking the link below or call Tom at 07943 049781 for more information
https://www.leisureleagues.net/signup/holcombe-grammar-school/chatham-thursday
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