The sixth week of the Tuesday Night Men's League at Akron Indoor Soccer featured some thrilling games, high-scoring affairs, and a few surprises. Here is a summary of the action that took place on February 20, 2024.

Bourbon Bandits 6 vs SELHUBM 11

The first game of the night saw SELHUBM extend their unbeaten streak to five games, as they defeated Bourbon Bandits 11-6. SELHUBM dominated the first half, scoring seven goals and conceding only two. Bourbon Bandits tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but SELHUBM's defense held firm and added four more goals to seal the victory. SELHUBM's top scorer was #10, who netted four goals and assisted two more. Bourbon Bandits' best performer was #7, who scored three goals and set up one.

Kitec Red 8 vs Summit FC 7 - Game of the week

The game of the week was a nail-biter between Kitec Red and Summit FC, two teams that were tied for second place in the standings. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads and goals throughout the match. Kitec Red took an early 2-0 lead, but Summit FC responded with three goals in a row to go ahead 3-2. Kitec Red then scored two more goals to regain the lead 4-3, but Summit FC equalized before halftime. The second half was equally intense, with both teams scoring three more goals each. The decisive moment came in the final minute, when Kitec Red's #9 scored the winning goal with a stunning volley from outside the box. Kitec Red's #9 was the man of the match, scoring five goals and assisting one. Summit FC's #11 was also impressive, scoring four goals and setting up two.

Yellow 5 vs Fireballs – GFS 15

The third game of the night was a one-sided affair, as Fireballs – GFS thrashed Yellow 15-5. Fireballs – GFS showed their offensive prowess, scoring eight goals in the first half and seven in the second. Yellow had no answer to Fireballs – GFS's relentless pressure and pace, and could only manage five consolation goals. Fireballs – GFS's #8 was the star of the show, scoring six goals and assisting four. Yellow's #4 was their only bright spot, scoring two goals and creating one.

Fireballs – Rays 3 vs My Adidas – Team in Black 4

The final game of the night was a close contest between Fireballs – Rays and My Adidas – Team in Black, two teams that were looking to bounce back from their previous losses. The game was evenly matched, with both teams creating chances and scoring goals. Fireballs – Rays took the lead twice in the first half, but My Adidas – Team in Black equalized both times. The second half was more of the same, with Fireballs – Rays scoring again to make it 3-2, but My Adidas – Team in Black leveling the score with a penalty kick. The game seemed headed for a draw, until My Adidas – Team in Black's #6 scored the winner with a header from a corner kick in the last minute. My Adidas – Team in Black's #6 was the hero of the game, scoring two goals and assisting one. Fireballs – Rays' #5 was also impressive, scoring two goals and setting up one.

Next week's Games:

The seventh week of the Tuesday Night Men's League will feature some exciting matchups, as the teams battle for the top spots in the standings. Here are the games to look forward to on February 27, 2024:

- My Adidas – Team in Black (3-2) vs Kitec Red (2-2) - 7PM: This game will be a clash between two teams that are tied for third place, and both will be eager to claim the win and move up the table. My Adidas – Team in Black will be hoping to build on their last-minute victory over Fireballs – Rays, while Kitec Red will be looking to maintain their momentum after their thrilling win over Summit FC. Both teams have potent offenses, so expect a high-scoring game.

- Fireballs – GFS (4-0) vs Bourbon Bandits (2-4) - 8PM: This game will be a mismatch between the league leaders and the second-last team in the standings. Fireballs – GFS have been unstoppable so far, scoring 51 goals and conceding only 15 in four games. Bourbon Bandits have been struggling, losing four of their six games and conceding 40 goals. Fireballs – GFS will be the clear favorites, but Bourbon Bandits will try to pull off a shocker.

- Fireballs – Rays (1-3) vs Black or White (1-4) - 9 PM: This game will be a battle between two teams that are at the bottom of the table, and both will be desperate for a win to boost their chances of avoiding relegation. Fireballs – Rays have been unlucky, losing three of their four games by one goal. Black or White have been poor, winning only one of their five games and scoring only 13 goals. Both teams will need to improve their defense and finishing, and hope for a better result.

- Yellow (1-4) vs SELHUBM (4-1-1) - 10 PM: This game will be a challenge for Yellow, who will face the second-placed team in the league. Yellow have been outclassed, losing four of their five games and conceding 49 goals. SELHUBM have been impressive, winning four of their six games and scoring 40 goals. SELHUBM will be the heavy favorites, but Yellow will try to cause an upset.

Summit FC (4-2) has a Bye Week.

 

The fifth week of the Men's Tuesday Night League at Akron Indoor Soccer saw some exciting action and drama, as teams battled for points and positions in the standings. Here are the highlights of the four matches played on February 13, 2024.

Fireballs – GFS 6, My Adidas - Team in Black 4

In the first match of the night, Fireballs – GFS continued their unbeaten run with a 6-4 victory over My Adidas - Team in Black. The Fireballs scored three goals in each half, while the Team in Black tried to keep up with two goals in each half. The Fireballs showed their firepower and efficiency, as they converted six of their eight shots on target. The Team in Black had more possession and shots, but could not find the net as often. With this win, the Fireballs moved to the third spot in the table with nine points, while the Team in Black remained in the fifth spot with six points.

SELHUBM 10, Kitec Red 10

The second match of the night was a high-scoring thriller, as SELHUBM and Kitec Red played out a 10-10 draw. The match was a roller-coaster ride, as both teams exchanged leads and goals throughout the 60 minutes. SELHUBM started strong, scoring four goals in the first 15 minutes, but Kitec Red fought back with five goals in the next 15 minutes to take a 5-4 lead at halftime. The second half was even more dramatic, as SELHUBM scored six goals and Kitec Red scored five goals, with the final goal coming in the last minute to level the score. Both teams showed their attacking prowess, as they combined for 20 goals from 32 shots on target. SELHUBM stayed in the second place with 10 points, while Kitec Red moved to the sixth place with four points.

Summit FC 6, Yellow 4

The third match of the night saw Summit FC extend their lead at the top of the table with a 6-4 win over Yellow. Summit FC scored four goals in the first half and two goals in the second half, while Yellow scored two goals in each half. Summit FC dominated the match, as they had more possession, shots, and shots on target. Yellow tried to make a comeback in the second half, but Summit FC held on to their lead and secured the three points. Summit FC now have 12 points from four wins and one loss, while Yellow are in the seventh place with three points.

Black or White 5, Bourbon Bandits 15

The last match of the night was a one-sided affair, as Bourbon Bandits thrashed Black or White 15-5. Bourbon Bandits scored eight goals in the first half and seven goals in the second half, while Black or White scored three goals in the first half and two goals in the second half. Bourbon Bandits were ruthless, as they scored 15 goals from 18 shots on target. Black or White had no answer to the onslaught, as they conceded 15 goals from 21 shots on target. Bourbon Bandits climbed to the fourth place with six points, while Black or White remained at the bottom of the table with three points.

Next Week's Fixtures

The sixth week of the league will see some interesting matchups, as the teams will try to improve their positions and challenge the leaders. Here are the fixtures for February 20, 2024:

Bourbon Bandits vs SELHUBM - Tuesday Night Game of the Week.
Kitec Red vs Summit FC
Yellow vs Fireballs – GFS
Fireballs – Rays vs My Adidas – Team in Black
Black or White has a bye.

Stay tuned for more updates and recaps of the Men's Tuesday Night League at Akron Indoor Soccer.