Five-star Highgate boys flying high

Watford Friendly League new boys Highgate & Muswell Hill went joint-top of the Under 11 Blue Division after beating Omonia 5-2. Jack Josephs (2), Daniel Jacob and Saul Kurer were among the scorers.

Toby Leaman, Ollie Sanker and Ed Zlitni steered Pinner JFC Under 16s to a 3-2 victory over Croxley Guild in the WFL Under 16 Division. Maxim Green (2), Jacob Taylor (2) and Ben Graham were on target as Pinner JFC Under 11s beat Belmont United 5-2 in the WFL Seven-a-side Red Division.

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Dynamic Dinowitz inspires Hawks

Fourth division Hendon Hawks caused the shock of the round as they beat Chigwell Athletic B 4-2 in the Peter Morrison Trophy Preliminary round.

Amit Dinowitz (2), Josh Aziz and Andrew Cohen set up a 4-2 victory and first round trip to FC Marylebone.
Division Four leaders Woodford Wanderers will play North London Raiders A after beating Rapid Banta 3-1 with Darren Ezekiel, Elliott Winner and Adam Poole on target.

Tommy Eccleshare (2), Assi Avital, Jonny Kay, James Mendel and Dan Perkins eased Bafana Bafana past FC Team B 6-0.

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GB players fly the flag

Team GB have named an 11-man youth futsal squad ahead of next year's 18th Maccabiah.

A number of the players helped England Under 16s win gold at the 2007 European Maccabiah Games.
Manager Jonathan Cohen said: "We have selected some wonderfully talented players who, as well as possessing excellent individual skills and desire, have shown the correct aptitude and attitude in the trials process which is a vital ingredient in order to be a success."

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Westdene top table

Goals from Andy Cowan and Rafi Hasid helped leaders Westdene 1st beat Westdene Reserves 2-1. Phil Wingate replied.

Two late goals earned Roy's Rovers a 3-3 draw against Crumpsall 1st. Mike Gastwirth, Leon Huller and Tal Marcus netted for Rovers. Natan Fagelman, Aaron Black and Matt Jacobs were the Crumpsall scorers.

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Raiders go goal crazy

North London Raiders maintained their three-point lead at the top of Division One after thumping former winners London Maccabi Lions A 9-1. Ashley Davidson (3), Richard Sacks (3), Dean Schulberg, Amir Wagenstein and Neville Roach did the damage. Andy Miller claimed Lions' consolation.

Davidson said: "Things are going well but we mustn't get carried away."

Glenthorne United A hammered EDRS Stonegrove 7-1 courtesy of Jason Levy (3), Adam Lennard (2) and Greg Morris (2). Jacob Namer scored EDRS's consolation from the spot.

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Lothar stays put

Maccabi Netanya boss Lothar Matthaus threatened to quit last week, even though his team are top of the Israeli Premier Division.

He was furious after being detained at Ben Gurion Airport for two hours when returning from a holiday in Spain because he had still not been issued with a work permit. Matthaus received the permit on Sunday after the intervention of Netanya Mayor, Miriam Feirberg-Ikar.

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Ram nets 14th title

Israel's Andy Ram teamed up with Max Mirnyi of Belarus to win the men's doubles at the Bank of Austria Trophy tournament in Vienna.

The victory was Ram's 14th in doubles competition, though the straight-sets win over Philipp Petzschner and Alexander Peyer was the first time he has played without Jonathan Erlich in a tournament since winning the Indianapolis title with Croatia's Mario Ancic in 2003.

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Welsh Euro-flop spoils Jacobson’s comeback party

Joe Jacobson was this week reflecting on one of the biggest disappointments of his career after Wales Under 21s missed out on a place in next summer's Euro Championships.

Returning from a five-month spell on the sidelines after tearing his medial ligament in pre-season, left-back Jacobson was unable to help Brian Flynn's men overturn a first leg deficit, though they came close to forcing extra time at Villa Park.

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JC MSFL Matchday 7 Preview

There are some great games in store this weekend including Glenthorne United A and Faithfold A.

LONDON INTERMEDIATE CUP ROUND TWO

DOCKLANDS FC vs CHIGWELL ATHLETIC A

A 9-0 victory over your neighbours was the best possible victory for this game. Russell Green's midas touch is finally rubbing off on the Chigs.

Adam Hakimi was the star man. From his holding role in central midfield, he popped up with two goals against Glenthorne last week and ensured that the Thornes didn't get a look in.

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