Hammersmith and Circle FC took a second-half battering from Northern Line FC in the Transport for London and London Underground Football League at the Market Road football pitches on Tuesday.
In a clash that saw vicious tackles and many complaints – from both sides – regarding some dubious refereeing decisions, Northern Line struggled to find the sort of rhythm they’ve displayed often this season, seeing them lead the way in Division One.
The opening period saw the squad, composed of workers from across the Northern Line, struggle for possession, partly thanks to a strong pressing game from Hammersmith and Circle.
Clearly the half-time team talk worked; Northern Line came out all guns blazing in the second half, swiftly taking the lead, before dominating the rest of the game, offering a stellar display of tiki-taka.
The league leaders finished with a 5-2 win, extending their grip at the top of the table to six points, with a game in hand over second-placed Overground FC.
Meanwhile, Hammersmith and Circle continue to look over their shoulders, remaining in fourth place – one place above the relegation zone – on goal difference, having played a game more than Jubilee Line FC.
Speaking after the game, Hammersmith and Circle captain, Usman, said “it’s a game of two halves… we came to play, so did they and they were the better team in the second half.”
The league’s been running since 1996, and gives drivers, station officers and other employees a chance to get together outside the workplace.
Some players are even former professional footballers, moving away from playing time in youth teams, resulting in high standards of football.
Last season, London Overground won Division One, while Jubilee Line FC were champions of Division Two. Northern Line were the winners of the London Underground Cup.
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Hammersmith and Circle FC took a second-half battering from Northern Line FC in the Transport for London and London Underground Football League at the Market Road football pitches on Tuesday.
In a clash that saw vicious tackles and many complaints – from both sides – regarding some dubious refereeing decisions, Northern Line struggled to find the sort of rhythm they’ve displayed often this season, seeing them lead the way in Division One.
The opening period saw the squad, composed of workers from across the Northern Line, struggle for possession, partly thanks to a strong pressing game from Hammersmith and Circle.
Clearly the half-time team talk worked; Northern Line came out all guns blazing in the second half, swiftly taking the lead, before dominating the rest of the game, offering a stellar display of tiki-taka.
The league leaders finished with a 5-2 win, extending their grip at the top of the table to six points, with a game in hand over second-placed Overground FC.
Meanwhile, Hammersmith and Circle continue to look over their shoulders, remaining in fourth place – one place above the relegation zone – on goal difference, having played a game more than Jubilee Line FC.
Speaking after the game, Hammersmith and Circle captain, Usman, said “it’s a game of two halves… we came to play, so did they and they were the better team in the second half.”
The league’s been running since 1996, and gives drivers, station officers and other employees a chance to get together outside the workplace.
Some players are even former professional footballers, moving away from playing time in youth teams, resulting in high standards of football.
Last season, London Overground won Division One, while Jubilee Line FC were champions of Division Two. Northern Line were the winners of the London Underground Cup.
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