The much-anticipated Halifax Monday Football league finally kicked off last night, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the teams in Premier League and Division 1. The first night of action gave fans a taste of the exhilarating season ahead.
In the Premier League, TAA Very Much started their season with a bang, delivering a thrilling 7-5 victory over The Craftsmen. Sevilla Depression made a statement in their first game, decimating Daddy Day Care with a whopping 11-2 scoreline. Calder V FC and In Good Kompany also registered their first wins, edging out Dodgy Knees FC (4-3) and Pez Athletic (4-1) respectively.
Meanwhile, in Division 1, Brads Barmy Army showed no mercy as they triumphed 9-5 over Fear Cityoooooo. Pudding Boys matched this scoreline, defeating The Minnows with the same margin. Inky Jims FC and Tractor Boys engaged in a high-scoring contest, which concluded with a narrow 7-6 victory for Inky Jims FC. TRANSLINE also edged out EXPOSED NUGGETS FC by a single goal difference (4-3).
The season opener was a nail-biting affair, promising an exciting season ahead. The top scorers for the Premier League were Sevilla Depression with 11 goals, while Brads Barmy Army and Pudding Boys shared the top spot in Division 1 with 9 goals each. These teams have set the pace for the season, and it will be interesting to see if they can maintain their high-scoring form or if other teams will rise to the challenge.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an action-packed season of the Halifax Monday Football league.