The Ashton Under Lyne Sunday 6-a-side football league kicked off this week with a fierce battle amongst the competing teams. The first week of the season saw a flurry of goals and top-notch performances in both the Premier League and Division 1.
In the esteemed Premier League division, Going Toulouse marked their territory with a decisive 5-3 victory over Expect Toulouse, setting the standard for the rest of the season. The highlight of the Premier League matches, however, was the performance by They Think It's All Zola, who started the season on a high with a 4-2 win over Borussia Teeth FC. The star of the night was undoubtedly Ben Travis from They Think It's All Zola, who netted in a sublime pair of goals, earning him the top scorer spot in the Premier League division.
Moving to Division 1, the teams showed no less commitment or skill. The match between Chamakh The Pitch Up and Westend FC ended in a 1-1 stalemate, both teams demonstrating a strong defensive display. Blazers FC, however, bagged a hard-fought win against Lads On Toure, the final score being 4-3. The top scorer for Division 1 this week was Vaughan Cullum from Westend FC, who managed to get his name on the scoreboard with a crucial goal.
With the season just started, the teams are already showcasing their grit and determination. It's clear that the Ashton Under Lyne Sunday league is set to witness more thrilling matches, dynamic plays and astonishing goals. The top scorers, Ben Travis and Vaughan Cullum have set the pace, but the season is still young. Who will rise to the challenge in the coming weeks? Only time will tell.