The Bristol Thursday 6-a-side Football League lived up to its reputation for thrilling football last night, as teams from the Premier League, Division 1, and Division 2 took to the pitch for week 7 of an increasingly captivating season.
In the Premier League division, Yantra FC clinched a hard-fought victory over Beercelona in a tight 2-1 match. Pesterfield FC barely scraped a win with a single goal against Shooter Tooters, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. 40 Wan Bissaka managed to squeeze past Doves FC with a 1-0 triumph. Emily FC edged out Inter My Gran in a thrilling 2-1 encounter that saw the lead switch hands multiple times.
Division 1 saw its fair share of excitement as well. Only Kruls And Horses galloped to a 4-2 victory over Doves FC Reserves, while the Mellow Fellows kept their cool to best Skull-It FC 3-1. FC Finest lived up to their name with a 2-1 victory against Gloucester's Finest, cementing their place among the top teams in the division.
In the Division 2 category, Goals Aloud produced an unforgettable performance, thumping Benteke Fried Chicken CF 11-0. Give Us The Ball Then narrowly bested Give Us Another Team Then 4-3 in a match characterized by a frenetic tempo and end-to-end action. The Goblins couldn't get past Lets Not Take The P Here, who secured a minimal 1-0 victory.
The top scorers for the premier league were Emily FC and Yantra FC, both with 2 goals each. In Division 1, Only Kruls And Horses led the pack with 4 goals. However, the standout performance of the week came from Division 2's Goals Aloud, who racked up a staggering 11 goals in a single match.
As the league progresses, the competition is only expected to heat up. Next week's fixtures promise more nail-biting action as teams vie for position in their respective divisions. Stay tuned for more.