Real Tangiers (0) 2 – 1 (1) Kimbo Slice

In Game Week Two of the Monday 5’s league, Real Tangiers, fresh off the back of an FNF7 whipping, were hosting Kimbo Slice. Kimbo were hoping to claim another three points after defeating AK All Stars in their opening game of the season last week. The match started off very cagily, both teams defending well and neither team dominating possession, it was Kimbo who broke the deadlock when George grabbed the only game of the half.

The second half was an equally low-scoring affair. Great defensive displays and superb goalkeeping from Tangiers kept Kimbo in a defensive hold for the whole half and ended their scoring for the night. Tangiers scored twice and held on for a two-one victory – possibly the lowest scoring game the league will see all season.

Class on Grass (3) 9 – 3 (2) AK All Stars

ALT Boys (2) 3 – 9 (6) Grad Lads

New additions ALT Boys faced Grad Lads who came into the game with confidence after beating Class on Grass the previous week. The first half was a high-scoring affair with the net rippling at both ends. Nick’s double for ALT Boys had them levelled at one stage but Grad Lads stepped-up a gear and ended the first half six-two up.

In the second half the Grad Lads really started to gel. With Dan pulling the strings, and with effective overlapping ensured every outfield player got on the score sheet. Alt Boys’ Nick scored a late goal to claim his hat-trick, but it wasn’t enough to take points from a solid Grad Lads team.

FNF 7 (2) 10 – 6 (2) Betel Nottingham

Last season was decided on goal difference with Betel Nottingham just taking the edge, so tonight’s match could have delivered one of the biggest results of the season for FNF 7, who fell short by just three goals in their last campaign.

These two league hopefuls knew that taking three points off each other tonight could be deciding factors in the season. FNF got off to a great start and grabbed the opening two goals, but Betel have goal-scorers in abundance and brought the scores level at the break.

The second half kicked-off and it was still anyone’s game. Both teams battling hard and with the game even at six-all; it was too close to call. However it was to be FNF’s night as four goals in the later stages of the game ensured they took a massive three points from their title rivals. A great game for the neutral, with hat-tricks for Betel’s Rafa and FNF’s Charlie. Plus last season’s player of the season, Billy, scoring five on the night to take his tally to 14 in just two games and surely make him favourite for the golden boot once again.