The Oxford Monday 5 a side football league kicked off its new season last night with a thrilling series of matches across four divisions. Excitement was high, the competition was fierce and the talent on display was unrivalled.
In the Premier League division, we saw The Dragon FC dominate with an 8-3 victory over The Ninja Skrtels. Misfits also secured a win against Baines on Toast with a 5 - 4 scoreline. Stagecoach proved their dominance over Curve Crusaders, pulling off a sweeping 5-1 victory.
Over in Division 1, Puyol Pants Down FC took an impressive 7-3 win over OBUGAFC. Bayer Nevelosen just managed to squeak past FC Copenbadly with a 5 - 4 win, while Christ's Children FC secured a solid 3 - 0 win over Ladzio.
Division 2 showcased some high scoring matches, with Crystal Phallus delivering a 7 - 2 defeat to Leicester United. Meanwhile, Oxford Original, with David Feng leading the charge, scored an outstanding 5 -2 victory over Murder on Zidane's Floor - a performance that earned Feng the title of most valued player of the week.
Division 3 saw some surprising results as well. Rebel FC scored a 4 - 2 victory over DClin Utd, while The Holy Five annihilated Palestina Fc with a 10 - 1 victory. The Incredible Sneijdermen managed to edge out a win against The Oxford Lads with a 1 - 0 scoreline.
This week set the stage for what looks to be an incredibly competitive season in the Oxford Monday football league. With the bar set high in this opening round, teams will have to bring their A-game if they hope to compete. With players like David Feng already showing their worth, the season promises to be a thrilling one.