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Late strike stuns Manx

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

South Manx missed the chance to go clear in second in Division One of the Maccabi Masters League after they were denied by a late show from EDRS Stonegrove.

Nick Tromans, David Hyman and Darren Coon had put the Manx in the driving seat and despite a Paul Chilton goal, EDRS were still 3-1 behind with just five minutes remaining. They were given a lifeline by Phil Silver and the comeback was complete courtesy of a last-minute own goal.

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The clash of the titans is the perfect way to end the year

By Danny Caro, December 18, 2008

The best two teams in the JC MSFL will go head-to-head on Sunday as Chigwell Athletic A entertain runaway leaders North West Neasden A at Hadley FC in Arkley.

Thirteen points clear of their nearest rivals, Neasden have been scoring for fun this season with captain marvel Lee Cash in red-hot form. The Maccabiah hopeful has already scored 25 goals this term and going into the tie on the back of a seven-goal bonanza last week, will be the one to watch out for.

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Thornes hit Knights for six

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

A hat-trick from Fabio Rivieccio eased Premier Division Glenthorne United A into the third round of the Peter Morrison Trophy as they thrashed Division Four new boys East London Knights in the Essex derby at Wanstead Flats.

The Thornes dominated from start to finish as they produced a professional display and it took just three minutes to take the lead. Home striker Jamie Shaw was brought down by Marc Pollack in the area. He dusted himself down before confidently rifling home from 12 yards.

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Seven’s above! Lee cashes in

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

A stunning seven-goal salvo from skipper Lee Cash eased North West Neasden A to a 15-1 win over Southgate Harmen B in the second round of the JC Cyril Anekstein Cup.

Further strikes from Ben Forman (3), Daniel Cole, Daniel Levenfiche, Daniel Stanton, TJ Ketterman and Jonny Ellis completed the rout. Mark Engel claimed Harmen’s consolation.

London Maccabi Lions A bowed out of the Sunday FA Cup after going down 3-1 to Stanbridge & Tilsworth. Lions fell behind but Adam Myeroff converted from the penalty spot after Mike Pearson was the victim of a professional foul.

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Stones hit back

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

A stoppage-time penalty from Adam Wittenberg saw Stonegrove Park rally from 4-0 down to draw 5-5 against Watford Red in the Watford Friendly League Under 15 Yellow Division. Jason Weldon (2), Gideon Heilpern and Ethan Stern scored the others.

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Four-mality for Hendon

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

Four goals from Zack Lewis helped HIS Hendon United win their seventh consecutive match as they beat Kenton Maccabi 11-0 in the Under 14 Division.

Daniel Fattal, Adam Ingram, Eddy Wax and Noah Style were on the mark as Alyth Belsize overcame Hendon Hawks 4-1.

HMH opened a four-point lead at the top of the Under 12 Division after beating AC Whetstone 7-1. Zac Rose (4), Dean Cramer, Michael Goldbart and Joshua Dreyfuss struck for HMH. Sammy Huberman replied for Whetstone.

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Goal-rush Oaks run riot

By Craig Silver, December 18, 2008

Five goals from Yishai Last helped Oakhill Lions close the gap on leaders Leeds Maccabi after they thumped South Manchester Maccabi 2nd 11-1. Adam Seres (2), Sam Bentwood, Mick Kohn, Doron Portnoi and Josh Leviten completed the rout.

Eric Lewis (3), Adam Cross, Bobby Abrams, Sam Roberts, Jacob Nevitt and an own goal helped Haroldeans put eight past Republic of Mancunia. Mike Gastwirth, Jason Fox and Marc Greenberg steered Roy’s Rovers to a 4-0 win over Manchester Maccabi 4th.

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Five-star Lions keep going

December 17, 2008

WFL: Whetstone Wanderers Jaguars 0 London Maccabi Lions White 5

The Lions stay top after another excellent performance which them avenge the Jaguars - the only team to beat them in the league this season.

The commitment shown by the whole team was extraordinary, first half goals from Yoav Kestenbaum (2), and Joel Grayson and second half goals from Samuel Marchant and a flying header from Sam Lewis from a Matthew Perlman free kick saw the Lions turn round a 5-3 loss a few months ago into a 5-0 nil away win.

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Wittenberg keeps his composure to earn Stones dramatic point

By Mark Symonds, December 17, 2008

WFL Under 15 Yellow Division: Stonegrove Park 5 Watford Red 5

Despite the Shabbat downpour the teams turned up on Sunday morning to a puddle-less pitch and, believe it or not, bright Sunday morning sunshine.

The Stones were up against Watford Red, a team they have beaten before but who knocked The Stones out the cup.

Unfortunately, when the game kicked off it showed that Stonegrove hadn't got out of bed yet and Watford took an early lead.

In the first half The Stones were second to every ball and paid the price when Watford knocked another couple in.

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Late comeback by EDRS Stonegrove

December 17, 2008

A late comeback by EDRS Stonegrove gave them a point in a 3-3 draw with South Mancunians in Division One. Nick Tromans, David Hyman and Darren Coon had put Mancs in the driving seat, and despite a Paul Chilton goal, EDRS were still 3-1 behind with just five minutes remaining. But Phil Silver gave EDRS a lifeline, and the comeback was completed with a last-minute own goal.

In Division 2, Jon Bolle notched four goals as Glenthorne United B recorded a 6-0 demolition of Brady Maccabi B. Gary Swerner and Jon Diamond also found the net.

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