Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division Two review

There was late drama in Division Two as the Hornets of Hendon upstaged long-time leaders Camden Park. Danny Caro gives a blow-by-blow accounts.

1. HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 13, D. 1, L. 4, F. 62, A. 32, Pts. 40
Best result: 3-1 vs Camden
Biggest win: 7-2 vs Faithfold C
Worst result: 4-0 vs Lions B
Clean sheets: 1
Games failed to score in: 1

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Danny Caro's JC MSFL Division Four review

Brady Maccabi B were one of several new teams in the bottom tier of the JC MSFL. Danny Caro gives his assessment of the champions, along with the best of the rest.

1. BRADY MACCABI B
Record: Pl. 18, W. 15, D. 1, L. 2, F. 77, A. 27, Pts. 46
Best result: 3-1 win vs Bilbaum
Biggest win: 11-0 vs Brixton B
Worst result: 3-1 loss vs Bilbaum
Clean sheets: 3
Games failed to score in: 0

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Again, Yossi is last man standing

Footballers come and go. Especially Israeli ones, as far as the Premier League is concerned. Following the news that Premier League champions Manchester City released Gai Assulin, national captain Yossi Benayoun is once again the last man standing as the only Israeli in the division. But even his future remains unclear, with Chelsea demanding an answer from Arsenal over the coming days.

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Guttman's Euro vision

Eli Guttman is confident Israel will not be overawed when they take on Euro 2012 finalists the Czech Republic and Germany in friendly matches over the coming days.

Israel take on the Czechs in Austria on Saturday followed by Germany in Leipzig on Thursday as Guttman sizes up his best team for the World Cup 2014 qualifiers, which begin in September.

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Oscar goes to Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv have appointed Barcelona youth team coach Oscar Garcia as their new manager.

The club’s Canadian owner Mitch Goldhar decided to bring in a foreign manager after three disappointing seasons under Israeli coaches.

The move follows the appointment of Jordi Cruyff as general manager.

Garcia said: “I’m proud to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, a club with an amazing history.

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Maccabi Masters round-up: May 20

Division Two champions Glenthorne United B ended their season – and the glittering management era of John Featherman – with a 6-4 win over Marshside.

An inspired by a four-goal haul for Gary Adams and a brace from Sid Shaw saw them home.

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Super-sub Wise helps Lions Masters retain trophy

London Maccabi Lions snatched a dramatic late victory to retain the Nathan Horwitz Maccabi Masters Division 2 Cup following a thrilling final at Barnet’s Underhill Stadium.

Two stunning injury-time goals from super-sub Paul Wise broke the hearts of an EDRS team which had come so close to victory.

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Hapoel win Israeli FA Cup

A stoppage time winner from Nosa Igiebor helped Hapoel Tel Aviv win the Israeli FA Cup for the third season in a row following a 2-1 win over Maccabi Haifa in Ramat Gan.
With the final heading for extra time, Igiebor latched on to a pass from Salim Taumeh to lob Israel keeper Nir Davidovich in the Haifa goal.

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Bolle must go to 2013 Maccabiah

Over the coming months, I expect to receive a few calls from managers from the Team GB Maccabiah squad asking for recommendations and references for players from various squads. I’m always happy to help my country and I’m keen to ensure no player is ignored in the search for international glory.

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Altman helps Fulham win Academy final

Omri Altman completed a successful first season with Fulham as the Cottagers beat Blackburn 2-0 in the Academy League national final.

The Israeli under-19 international scored 16 goals for Fulham Academy, including a dramatic last-gasp winner in a 4-3 semi-final win over Norwich. He also made two appearances for Fulham reserves.

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Benayoun bows out on a high

Yossi Benayoun helped Arsenal clinch automatic qualification for next season’s Champions League with a goal in the crucial 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

The Israel captain completed a successful loan spell from Chelsea with goals in Arsenal’s last two games to help them pip Spurs to third place.

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