Halifax Monday's thrilling 5-a-side football league marked its fifth week yesterday with impressive matches in both Premier League and Division 1 categories. A mix of the old guard and new challengers battled it out to determine who reigned supreme on the pitch.
The Premier League games hit peak excitement with Pez Athletic and Dodgy Knees FC battling to a 3-3 draw. Calder V FC overpowered Daddy Day Care with a scoreline of 5-2. Fear Cityoooooo took a comfortable lead against Pudding Boys, securing a 4-1 victory. However, the match of the night was the high scoring clash between Valley Ultras and The Craftsmen, which ended in a breathtaking 6-6 draw.
In Division 1, Inky Jims FC showed absolute dominance against Brads Barmy Army, finishing with an 8-goal lead at 12-4. Diesel Rovers edged past The Minnows with a 6-4 victory, while TRANSLINE defeated Lads On Toure 4-2. EXPOSED NUGGETS FC came out on top in an intense matchup against WTP FC, with a thrilling scoreline of 6-3.
The top scorers for Premier League were the Valley Ultras and The Craftsmen, both with 6 goals. In Division 1, Inky Jims FC took the honor by netting an astonishing 12 goals.
The league continues to provide enticing matches and as we move into the sixth week, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if their teams can maintain their momentum or turn their fortunes around. With the level of competition seen so far, the rest of the season looks promising for both divisions.