In the thrilling inaugural week of the Shrewsbury Thursday Football League, teams from the divisions Premier League and Division 1 exhibited remarkable performances, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.
In the Premier League division, New Boys Leg Difference clashed with Buzzards in a closely contested match, with Buzzards edging out a 3-2 victory. MMH FC demonstrated their offensive prowess against Geog Lads, securing an impressive 6-2 win. ABP FC started their season strong as well, overcoming MSFC 4-2. The highlight of the evening was the nail-biting encounter between other newcomers Bayston VI and Mo Leicester, which ended in a 4-3 victory for Mo Leicester. The standout player in the Premier League was Tyler from ABP FC, who netted an impressive 2 goals.
Switching gears to Division 1, The Foxy Boys managed to shut out The Supersonic FC 2-0, while Magpies On Tour dominated AFC SHREWBACCA, coming out on top with a 4-0 victory. Openda Legs also started the season on a high note, beating Goal Diggers 3-1. Salopian Rattlers showed their class against Leavemyarsealona, securing a 3-1 win. The top scorer from Division 1 was Gabe from Magpies On Tour, who scored an incredible 3 goals.
While it's early days in the season, these initial matches have offered spectators a taste of the thrilling action that's yet to come. Each team has shown promise and it will be fascinating to see how the rest of the season unfolds.