Ice-cool Alexander helps Jewve make their point

Stuart Ansher
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As predicted, Jewventus and Raiders C finished honours even following a four-goal thriller at Chase Lodge.

Jewventus' goals came through Gab Saul and a James Alexander free kick. Alexander delivery was pinpoint all game.

A second-half penalty, which the home side contested put NLR ahead 2-1 with 15 to go, but a resilient and determined Jewve pulled one back through the Alexander strike.

Gabriel John, the Jewventus manager, told JC Sport: "Today was one of those draws that frustrate managers. We played really good football today and should have been 3-0 up within 20 minutes.

"The back four all performed superbly and special mention use go to Gary Conway at CB, who did not put a foot wrong over 90 minutes.

"I thought we could have come away with all 3 points, but NLR battled hard."

Raiders boss Oli Shorts told JC Sport: "We've managed to do an Arsenal in the second half of the season. That said, we've still had an unbelievable season.

"Sunday's match could have been won by either side. We finished the game stronger, but were lucky to be in it as Jewventus missed a number of guilt-edged opportunities.

"We were missing a host of players through injury and holidays so I always knew this was going to be a tough game.

"Having taken the lead twice it's also frustrating to end up with one point but it would've been harsh on Jewventus to have left without anything.

"Jewventus are a credit to the league. Every season they get a side together and I hope that they stick it out next season.

"They tend to start each campaign badly and finish strong so it's a shame they haven't been promoted. They had some excellent players on Sunday."