Tilley late show saves Chigwell

Stuart Ansher
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Game of the day saw Hendon B share the points following an incredible 12-goal thriller against Chigwell in west Hendon, with an injury time effort from Neil Tilley earning the visitors a point.

Hendon's goals came through RA Noe (2), Chaim Gothold (2), Gav Noe and Yishai Last.

Chigwell's scorers were Neil Tilley (2), Jamie Fox, Paul Lenchner and Craig Pearl.

Chigwell's efforts were all the more valiant given they lost key players Craig Pearl and Lee Hyams to hamstring injuries 30 seconds before the break.

The visitors had led the game 2-0 and 3-1 but the injuries saw Hendon get back into the game. They went on to lead 4-3, 5-4 and 6-5 but on each occasion Chigwell hauled themselves back on level terms, with Tilley firing home a late equaliser following a sliderule through ball from Bradley Gayer.

Chigs player-manager Richard Slater told JC Sport: "'In 16 years of being involved in men's footbal, I''ve never seen a game like that. From our point of view to score six away from home and not leave with all three points is a joke.

"We dominated the first half, but came out for the second too sloppy and got what we deserved. We showed top spirit though to keep coming back and could be a crucial point further down the line."

Hendon joint-player-manager Motty Korman told JC Sport: "We will be working on defending in training!"

Chigwell: Rob Shepherdson, Russell Yershon, Lee Hyams (sub: Jamie Fox 45), Paul Lenchner, Richard Slater, Jonathan Swead, Russell Brill, Craig Pearl (sub: Pierce Prince 45), Anthony Mendel, Brad Gayer, Neil Tilley