In a thrilling week of grassroots football, last night marked the seventh week of the highly anticipated Melton Mowbray Thursday 6-a-side football league. The action took place in the Premier League, where the competition was fierce and showcased some outstanding performances from local talent.
The Flying Squirrels were the team of the night as they dominated their game against Expected Toulouse, scoring an impressive 12 goals to 1. Leading the scoring charge was Kai who netted 5 goals, securing his spot as the top goal scorer in the Premier League division for this week. Alfie Saddington was another standout player for the Flying Squirrels, who was awarded the most valued player of the week for his exceptional display on the field.
Generations also put up a solid performance against Midlife Mavericks, shutting them out in a 10-0 victory; Carrick Willcock with an impressive 4 goal haul made all the difference. This stellar performance underlines their determination to climb the league rankings.
In a tightly contested match, Gangsters Alladyce managed to edge out Gopping Lizards with a scoreline of 2-1
Unreal Melton managed to scrape past Gadders Fc with a 1-0 win in a tightly contested battle to mix things up at the top of the table.
This week's games have certainly set the bar high for the upcoming weeks of the Melton Mowbray Thursday league. The energy and enthusiasm on the field were palpable, and the audience can't wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on what promises to be an exciting season of football.