Division 1 News

Yorkshires Amateurs vs. These Charming Men 0 - 2 (0 - 1)
The home game started off bad for Danlufc13’s Amateurs as one of January’s many youth signings Özgün Dolutas came off with an injury in the fifteenth minute. Early reports claim is a very slight injury and he will be fit within days. Bad turned worse, however, as Charming men had two fine chances ten minutes later resulting in a great goal by Shaun McFadden who was in the right place after Jorgé Carrils shot on goal.
These Charming Men continued to press forward in the second half, forcing Amateurs to concede an early corner where Chano Delgado showed his fine heading abilities and suddenly Amateurs where down two goals to none. Charming Men lined up the chances but the Yorkshire defense did a fine job, especially young Edwin Disley who made his best performance so far for the first team.

Kensington Boys Club vs. African Imitators 4 - 2 (3 - 2)
Kensington Boys Club where determined not to let the defeat at the hands of Bristol City affect them. Meanwhile African Imitators had a disastrous match behind them where AJ Rovers gave them no chance. The Boys mood was spoilt however in a single minute of football as Milosovic scored after a Rooney corner. Amazingly enough and untypical of KBC, they fought back and managed to bring the score to 1-1 after just 2 minutes played.
The fans felt a great game in the air but then Captain Maurice was brought down hard by Imitators youth Abubakar and had to receive urgent medical assistance before Dorian Lonsdale could replace his captain. Soon afterwards Milosovic struck again and it seemed as if the Gravitons side would finally break the long spell of failed league games. But KBC struck back with two quick goals before half time and the second half was just an all out yellow themed card fest for Imitators. The team has a record for being booked and Gravitons will not be happy with the ref after five cards despite playing careful. In the end, Chuck Tilly brought the house down with a 25-yard screamer in the 81st minute which sealed the game: 4-2.

West Brom Strollers vs. Bully Boys FC 1 - 1 (0 - 0)
In what was beforehand a match between the poorest team and the most in-form team was to be the second draw in division 1 this day. The initial injury on Neil Clement would prove to be of little worry to Dinkydave as he promptly replaced one talent with another having the best defense in the division. Possession-wise it was West Broms half but neither side would concede a goal before the break.
In the 63rd minute Ike Dyer broke the deadlock. After Ernst Last blasted a training ground set piece over the bar in the first half, midfield giant Wenna lifted the ball beautifully to Dyer to score. Strollers would quickly reply with Cyrille Regis scoring from Browns pass but despite 6 minutes added time, it was a draw in the end. 1-1.
Manager Cathalio will still be happy to get another point in the league despite playing on grass and is reported to be open for negotiations on his star Sjunne Wenna in the mid season transfer window.

Gooners vs. AJ Rovers 2 - 1 (0 - 0)
FMRealism with an eye for special qualities decided to give January signing Igor Akinfeev a chance between the posts. The 21 year old keeper only had two matches last season and will be happy to show his worth.
Igor had little chance to earn his wages in the first half where record goal scoring Bergkamp had two great chances on goal but AJ Rovers where lacking. Gooners where clearly interested in keeping the ball and letting the midfield play a part in their attacks.
Having struggled, Rovers looked determined to put the pressure back on Gooners but instead, conceded a free kick for all their efforts that Henry slotted behind Hodges to get 1-0 to the reds. This clearly would dampen Rovers spirits as they continued to let Gooners have their way in the midfield. In the 76th minute Bergkamp kept the ball effortlessly before passing it to Henry. The lone striker tried a shot and it was 2-0 through red coloured magic. Rovers did try in the dying minutes to grab a point through a Bain/Brónach attempt following a sweet goal by the pair but it was to be 2-1 in the end.

Carthage FC vs. White Hawk FC 0 - 1 (0 - 1)
Carthage had a disappointing season compared to their last two where they won division three and finished second in division two but clearly more uplifting than their defeat at the hands of the Romans in 150 BC. Meanwhile White Hawk had a disaster of a season in the top flight and are fighting to find stability in division 1 with a complicated squad.
Carthage FC seemed to control the game easily in the first half with great possession and a couple of great chances by Miguel Ângelo but a sudden White Hawk penalty seemed to drain the Blues out of their initial burst of energy. After 1-0 in half time the Carthagians pushed on but initial splendor by man of the match Ad Herbal gave way to tired legs as Hoorayme grabbed all three points in this game.

Bristol City vs. F.C. Greatness 1 - 1 (0 - 0)
Finally it was a game between Bristol City, having had five coaches in as many seasons and FC Greatness who have been under Darrencalverts constant control.
First half was a calm one with only a few chances between the teams but then Leroux calabuig struck home a great goal after young Payá managed a fine corner. Soon afterwards Payá would himself claim a goal, only to be disallowed. This would finally bring a needed energy to the game that had fans wanting a better game for their money. FC Greatness saw a chance when experienced midfielder Julius was replaced by youngster Betts who did not look up to the task. In the dying minutes Filippinetti easily grabbed the ball from Betts and served it to Recoba who gracefully put it in goal. Both managers seemed keen to add some necessary vigor to their sides as youth signings were completed after the game.