The Southampton Thursday 6-a-side football league saw exhilarating games in its 8th week, with teams across both Division 1 and Division 2 battling it out on the field.
In Division 1, the match between FC Same Time and Brown Cows ended in a 2-2 draw, showcasing both the teams' defensive prowess. Highfield FC and Connaught FC delivered the most thrilling match of the day, with Connaught FC clinching a narrow victory at 9-8. Chicken Tikka Takka managed an impressive 6-0 shutout against Rodallega Bombs, demonstrating their dominance on the field. In the final game for Division 1, She Wants Matip triumphed over Shiver Me Timber with a score of 5-2.
Moving to Division 2, the games were no less intense. Monte Exiles RFC KC was narrowly defeated by Fore Play in a 1-0 match, while OTA displayed a commanding performance with a 5-0 win over Glens Glutes. Gannavuri FC did a stellar job against Pain In Diaz, winning the game 7-1. Lastly, Paqueta Busquets managed to hold off Phil McCorey with a 2-1 victory.
While the competition has been stiff, each team showcased their unique skills and strategies. The top scorers for each division were Chicken Tikka Takka in Division 1 with 6 goals and Gannavuri FC in Division 2 with 7 goals, both teams demonstrating a strong offensive game.
As we head into week 9, all eyes will be on the teams as they strive to improve their standings. Fans of the Southampton Thursday League can definitely look forward to more exciting games in the coming weeks.