The thrills and spills of the Oldham Tuesday 6 a side Football league returned with a bang as the new season kicked off last night, with teams in the Premier League Division and Division 1 vying for a winning start.
In the Premier League Division, Cumchester United narrowly lost out to 360 No Pope in a nine-goal thriller, ending 4-5. Young Predators, on the other hand, demonstrated their offensive prowess with a decisive 7-2 victory over OH1. Meanwhile, the game between Pineango FC and Bayern Munchies was a tighter contest with Bayern Munchies emerging victorious with a 3-2 final score.
A noteworthy performance in the Premier League Division was that of Taylor Hobin from Young Predators who started the season in spectacular fashion, claiming the top scorer spot with an impressive four-goal haul.
In Division 1, Saddy Ramblers FC outplayed Shoprite Rovers, securing a 7-4 win to set the tone for the season. VI Bassett overcame Zonal Markers FC with a 4-1 victory, while Bennetts Boys beat Carpentry United 4-1. The most closely contested match of the division saw Nut Megs FC manage a slender 1-0 victory over Nice You FC.
Kian Winkler from Bennetts Boys stood out in Division 1, bagging an impressive two goals to take the top scorer honors for the week.
With the season just underway, any early predictions would be purely speculative. However, one thing is certain - with such high scoring games and individual standouts, the Oldham Tuesday 6 a side Football league promises to deliver an exhilarating season full of drama, excitement, and spectacular football.