Masters

Maccabi Masters review: June 2

Jeremy Silverstone — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:58:25 +0100

Newly-crowned Division One champions Glenthorne United A suffered a 5-3 defeat against runners-up on the final weekend of the Maccabi Masters League season.

Gary Cohen (2), Ash Davidson (2) and Wayne Davidson were the goal men for Raiders who finished a point behind the Thornes. Greg Morris, Jason Levy and Grant Pomeroy replied.

Southgate Harmen also finished on a high note, beating 2012 winners Brady Maccabi A. Paul Stein fired a double for Harmen, with Gideon Barnett replying for Brady.

Double winners London Maccabi Lions cruised home 4-1 against Hendon Harriers, with Laurence Leigh, Danny Schindler, Marc Morris and David Kyte all hitting the target for the Division Two champions. Andy Diamond fired a consolation for the Harriers.

RESULTS

Maccabi Masters Football League Division 1
Brady Maccabi A 1 Southgate Harmen 2
Glenthorne United A 3 North London Raiders 5

Maccabi Masters Football League Division 2
London Maccabi Lions 4 Hendon Harriers 1

TABLES

Division One
1. Glenthorne Utd A (CHAMPIONS) Pl. 15, Pts. 22
2. NL Raiders A Pl. 15, Pts. 21
3. Brady Maccabi A Pl. 15, Pts. 19
4. Southgate Harmen Pl. 15, Pts. 16
5. Scrabble Pl. 15, Pts. 6
6. Waldaf Town Pl. 15 Pts. 6

* South Mancs have folded

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Division Two
1. LM Lions (CHAMPIONS) Pl. 18, Pts. 31
2. Glenthorne Utd B Pl. 18, Pts. 26
3. EDRS Stonegrove Pl. 18, Pts. 26
4. St John's Wood Tigers Pl. 18, Pts. 25
5. Hendon Harriers Pl. 18, Pts. 16
6. Glenthorne Utd C Pl. 18, Pts. 15
7. Temple Fortune Pl. 18, Pts. 14
8. Brady B Pl. 18, Pts. 12
9. Marshside Pl. 18, Pts. 12
10. Ashlodge CPC Pl. 18, Pts. 3

LM Lions complete Masters double

Jeremy Silverstone — Mon, 27 May 2013 22:06:19 +0100

London Maccabi Lions secured the league and cup double after clinching the Maccabi Masters Division Two title with a 5-3 victory over St John's Wood Tigers.

A hat-trick from Marc Morris saw the Henry Swerner MMFL Cup winners claim a unique double, two weeks after winning the premier cup competition during which they had beaten the top three teams in Division One.

Stuart Coutts and a penalty from Danny Schindler put the icing on the cake for the Lions, with David Hyman and Martin Schultz on target for the Tigers.

EDRS Stonegrove guaranteed themselves a top three finish after beating Marshside 7-3. Ian Leader (3), Russell Rich, Martin Seifert, Jon Holman and Malcolm Joseph were the marksmen.

Ian Sumray, Spencer Brookner and Dan Cuby replied for Marshside.

Glenthorne B saw off Temple Fortune by the same score, courtesy of Gary Adams (2), Sid Shaw, Paul Van Gelder, Adam Lennard, Neil Richards and an own goal.

Fortune's goals came through Yali Mamouri (2) and Phil Silver.

Glenthorne A clinch Masters title

Jeremy Silverstone — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:59 +0100

Glenthorne United A ended Brady Maccabi's five-year dominance of the Maccabi Masters Football League title by securing the championship with a 2-0 win over Southgate Harmen.

Strikes from Danny Sugarman and Jason Levy sparked the celebrations for the east Londoners.

Division Two title hopefuls EDRS Stonegrove suffered another surprise defeat as they went down 2-1 against Hendon Harriers.

Goals from David Hyams and Richard Reuben means that any slim hopes EDRS had of winning the championship may now have ended. Martin Seifert registered for EDRS.

Cup winners London Maccabi Lions remain on course for the double after hitting Brady Maccabi B for six.

David Kyte, David Kyte, Lawrence Leigh, Marc Morris (2), Mark Jacob and Simon Barr were the marksmen for the Lions.

Following their victory in the Henry Swerner MMFL Cup Final last week, Lions are assured of at least a play‐off place in the title race, and need just one point from their remaining two games to be confirmed as outright winners.

RESULTS

MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
Glenthorne United A 2 Southgate Harmen 0

MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO
EDRS Stonegrove 1 Hendon Harriers 2
London Maccabi Lions 6 Brady Maccabi B 0

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TABLES

Division One
1. Glenthorne Utd A (Champions) Pl. 14, Pts. 22
2. NL Raiders A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
3. Brady Maccabi A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
4. Southgate Harmen Pl. 14, Pts. 14
5. Scrabble Pl. 15, Pts. 6
6. Waldaf Town Pl. 15 Pts. 6

* South Mancs have folded

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Division Two
1. LM Lions Pl. 16, Pts. 27
2. St John's Wood Tigers Pl. 17, Pts. 25
3. EDRS Stonegrove Pl. 17, Pts. 24
4. Glenthorne Utd B Pl. 16, Pts. 23
5. Hendon Harriers Pl. 17, Pts. 16
6. Glenthorne Utd C Pl. 17, Pts. 14
7. Temple Fortune Pl. 16, Pts. 13
8. Brady B Pl. 18, Pts. 12
9. Marshside Pl. 16, Pts. 11
10. Ashlodge CPC Pl. 18, Pts. 3

Morris dancing as Glenthorne cruises home

Danny Caro — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:35 +0100

NATHAN HORWITZ CUP FINAL
GLENTHORNE UNITED B 4
EDRS STONEGROVE 0

A man-of-the-match performance from Greg Morris inspired Glenthorne United B to victory in the final of the Nathan Horwitz MMFL Division 2 Cup at Wingate & Finchley.

The midfield maestro ran EDRS Stonegrove ragged in a 4-0 victory, scoring the third goal in an excellent team display.

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Assistant-player-manager Dave Michaels gave Glenthorne the upper hand with two well-taken penalties in the first half.

Morris capped a virtuoso performance with a goal, with Gary Adams completing the scoring as EDRS suffered cup final heartbreak for the third consecutive season.

Michaels said: "As a team we defended excellently. Our five-man midfield and strikeforce worked very hard and I don’t remember EDRS having a chance in open play."

EDRS had beaten Glenthorne 3-2 in the league last week, but Michaels believes Glenthorne were worthy winners.

"The big, grass pitch suited us more than it did them and they simply couldn’t handle Greg Morris who terrorised them with his pace," said Michaels.

EDRS' Gary Shaw said: “Glenthorne were better but the two controversial penalties decisions knocked us for six."

History-makers made me proud, says Jacob

Danny Caro — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:51 +0100

HENRY SWERNER CUP FINAL
NORTH LONDON RAIDERS 1
LONDON MACCABI LIONS 2

London Maccabi Lions boss Mark Jacob praised his team after their historic victory over North London Raiders at Wingate & Finchley's Harry Abrahams Stadium.

Goals from Marc Morris and Darren Coon helped the Lions become the first team from Division Two of the Maccabi Masters League to win the main cup competition following a hard fought tussle on Sunday afternoon.

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Regulars at Wingate were delighted to see club legend Marc Morris roll back the years with a vintage performance to steer Lions home.

Morris looked right at home on the pitch he once graced and opened the scoring with a predatory finish to set up his team’s shock win over Raiders. Latching on to a huge clearance from goalkeeper Jeremy Reuben, Morris timed his run to perfection to slip the ball past Raiders keeper Martin Leslie.

Having seen Andy Bloom have a goal ruled out for offside, Raiders drew level in the second half through Gary Cohen, but the Lions won it 15 minutes from time when the impressive Laurence Leigh crossed for Coon to nod home the winner.

Having beaten Division One giants Glenthorne United A, EDRS Stonegrove and holders Brady Maccabi along the way, Jacob praised his team following a superb performance, with Barnett Horwitz named man-of-the-match.

He told JC Sport: "Our experience, professionalism and hard work was the difference.

"We've had a very tough run but deserved the win, It feels incredible to be the first team from Division Two to win the competition given the fact my players are, on average, 10 years older than the opposition."

Raiders boss Richard Sacks said: "As a team I think we played the occasion rather than the type of game we usually play. It was quite frustrating given the excellent performances of late.

"It was quite a new experience for some of our players and I'm sure we will as a group learn from this and move on.

"Fair credit to Lions. They worked hard for the win and experience can make a huge difference in these type of games."

Danny Caro's Team of the Week: May 12

Danny Caro — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:02 +0100

The efforts of players from the Maccabi Masters League, who featured in the big cup finals at Wingate & Finchley, are reflected in this week's top JC team.

1. James CASTLE (Southgate Harmen) - "was outstanding against Camden Park, and I can honestly say that it was the best goalkeeping perfromance I have ever seen on a Sunday morning. James saved a penalty in the first half and made countless quality saves to keep us in the game. He is going to the Maccabia in the summer and on Sunday he showed why"

2. Alex LEWIS (North West Neasden A) - an unsung hero in the draw against Faithfold, hardly put a foot wrong

3. Adam KOSKY (London Maccabi Lions B) - "played in left back for the majority of the matches and was a real class act"

4. Barnett HORWITZ (London Maccabi Lions) - MOM in the Henry Swerner Cup final. Did an excellent job marshalling NLR pace ace Gary Cohen

5. Jordan SAPLER (Glenthorne United B) - "back to the Sapler of previous seasons, controlled the Glenthorne defence winning the ball in the air and on the floor on at least 6 or 7 occasions to restrict Redbridge attack to half chances. A composed tough tackling performance"

6. Laurence LEIGH (London Maccabi Lions) - led NLR a merry dance with his pace and movement out wide

7. Yoni RAEBURN (Faithfold B) - hat-trick hero in the draw against Neasden, including a rare header!

8. Greg MORRIS (Glenthorne United B) - EDRS Stonegrove couldn't live with the speedster who capped an excellent performance in the Nathan Horwitz Cup final with a goal

9. Daniel LASSMAN (Glenthorne United A) - two goals to win the game against Chigwell

10. Daniel SIMONS (Blizzard Storm) See PLAYER OF THE YEAR

11. Guy MARKS (Camden Park) - capped a stunning display on the left flank with a sublime finish in the draw against Harmen

Maccabi Masters review: May 12

Danny Caro — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:15:49 +0100

London Maccabi Lions became the first second division team to win the Henry Swerner MMFL Trophy, as goals from Marc Morris and Darren Coon gave them a 2-1 win over North London Raiders.

Glenthorne United B are the champions of the Nathan Horwitz MMFL Division 2 Cup following their 4-0 win over EDRS Stonegrove.

In the league, Brady Maccabi A recovered from their 13-0 mauling at the hands of Glenthorne A, with a 6-1 success over Waldaf Town. Mark Wagman (3), Nick Roman, Marc Herman (pen) and Adam Gishen were the scorers. Alex Michaels grabbed Waldaf’s consolation.

Hendon Harriers came from behind to beat Ashlodge 2-1. Brian Deal put Ashlodge ahead in the first half, but Hendon hit back with a brace from Andrew Cohen.

Goals from Perry Somers, Ashley Marks, Richard Horne, Johnny Mansoor and Paul Herszaft gave St John’s Wood Tigers a 5-0 win over Marshside.

RESULTS

HENRY SWERNER MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP FINAL (sponsored by Brides by Losners)
London Maccabi Lions 2 North London Raiders 1

NATHAN HORWITZ MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO CUP FINAL (sponsored by Atlantis Travel)
EDRS Stonegrove 0 Glenthorne United B 4

MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
Brady Maccabi A 6 Waldaf Town 1

MACCABI MASTERS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO
Ashlodge CPC 1 Hendon Harriers 2
Marshside 0 St John’s Wood Tigers 5

TABLES

Division One
1. Glenthorne Utd A Pl. 13, Pts. 20
2. NL Raiders A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
3. Brady Maccabi A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
4. Southgate Harmen Pl. 13, Pts. 14
5. Scrabble Pl. 15, Pts. 6
6. Waldaf Town Pl. 15 Pts. 6

* South Mancs have folded

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Division Two
1. LM Lions Pl. 15, Pts. 25
2. St John's Wood Tigers Pl. 17, Pts. 25
3. EDRS Stonegrove Pl. 16, Pts. 24
4. Glenthorne Utd B Pl. 16, Pts. 23
5. Glenthorne Utd C Pl. 17, Pts. 14
6. Temple Fortune Pl. 16, Pts. 13
7. Brady B Pl. 17, Pts. 12
7. Hendon Harriers Pl. 16, Pts. 14
9. Marshside Pl. 16, Pts. 11
10. Ashlodge CPC Pl. 18, Pts. 3

Winning isn't everything

Danny Caro — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:55 +0100

I've been inundated with emails about teams winning various football competitions over the past few weeks, but the cup isn’t so full for quite everyone. The season is almost over so it’s with great sadness I report the demise of two clubs.

UJIA have struggled since Darren Rolfe stepped down as manager. Ben Radstone did his best to see the team complete the JC MSFL Division One season, but in the end it got too much.

"Getting a team together every week was becoming a real challenge and we were having to cancel games at the last minute, which was embarrassing for us and unfair on the team we were supposed to be playing,” Radstone told me.

"We'll use the summer to decide if we are going to start again in the third division next season.”
The U’s are the second Maccabi League team to fold this season and the question of a ‘player loan system’ must be considered again.

Another club to fold are South Mancunians who have dropped out of the Maccabi Masters League. MMFL press officer Jeremy Silverstone said: "We are all sad to see South Mancs pull out of the league and hope that it won’t be long before the players are once again enjoying Masters football, if not for a revitalised South Mancs team, then under another badge."

* It's a pretty depressing stat to think Israel won’t have a player in the main Singles draw at Wimbledon. Clearly Dudi Sela and Shahar Peer will need to raise their respective games. Several qualifying matches await them and it could be game, set and match before you know it.

* These really are exciting times for everyone at the all-conquering Republic of Flixton FC. Joint-manager Stuart Delmonte told me they’ve already had enquiries from "two top players" for next season in the Manchester Accountants League. The battle between them and South Manchester Sports Club will undoubtedly be one to watch.

* Hendon United Sports Club A boss David Garbacz was in fighting mood after the 3-2 victory over North London Raiders A. After watching his team cement second place behind Faithfold A, Garbacz said: “We will be strengthening in a number of positions in the summer so get your bets on early.”

* Wingate & Finchley will be the place to be on Sunday with four teams from the Maccabi Masters League in cup final action.

EDRS Stonegrove hope it's a case of third time lucky as they take on double-chasing Glenthorne United B in the Nathan Horwitz Cup. Then North London Raiders take on second division London Maccabi Lions in the Henry Swerner League Cup. It promises to be a great afternoon.

Thornes make it unlucky 13 for Brady

Jeremy Silverstone — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:43:31 +0100

MACCABI MASTERS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
BRADY MACCABI A 0 GLENTHORNE UNITED A 13

One of the most remarkable matches ever played in the Maccabi Masters League may have signalled the end of an era.

Champions of Division One for the past five seasons, and winners of both league and cup double for the past three years, Brady Maccabi A had – by their own standards – an unspectacular start to the season, but seemed to have recovered their form, and were steadily and ominously moving up the table, like a middle-distance runner who had timed his attack perfectly, cruising into the lead round the final bend.

But that was until Wednesday evening, when they met fellow title hopefuls Glenthorne United A.

The odds against the match ending in a 13-0 victory for Glenthorne may have troubled even the most dedicated bookmaker, but finish that way it did.

A stunning six-goal salvo from Danny Sugarman steered the Thornes towards double figures. Adam Kaye chipped in with a hat-trick, while Jason Levy, Steve Faye, Marc Radzan and Paul Allen completed the rout.

And whilst it might be argued that Glenthorne are now in pole position for the title, they will need to win their remaining two games. Given that these are against the other two teams in the top four – Southgate Harmen, and the current leaders, North London Raiders – the outcome is by no means a formality.

Indeed, Brady themselves are definitely not out of the running either, and won’t give up their title without a fight.

Nevertheless, Brady manager Daniel Collins was generous in his praise of Glenthorne after the match, saying: "Glenthorne were fantastic and never allowed Brady to get into the game; for 90 minutes they pressed and outfought Brady and thoroughly deserved the win."

It’s going to be a fascinating climax to the season.

TABLES

Division One
1. NL Raiders A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
2. Glenthorne Utd A Pl. 13, Pts. 18
3. Brady Maccabi A Pl. 13, Pts. 17
4. Southgate Harmen Pl. 13, Pts. 14
5. Scrabble Pl. 15, Pts. 6
6. Waldaf Town Pl. 143 Pts. 6

Maccabi Masters round-up: May 5

Jeremy Silverstone — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:22 +0100

In possibly the most intriguing and exciting finish to the Maccabi Masters League Division 1, Brady A moved ominously into the top two after a battling 2-1 win over Southgate Harmen, who will now feel that their title hopes are all but over.

Nick Collins scored both Brady goals, with Alex Bourne replying for Harmen.

Brady are scheduled to play table-topping Glenthorne A on Wednesday evening in a match which might go a long way towards determining the destination of this season’s trophy.

But still not out of it, and one of four teams across the two Divisions chasing a league and cup double, are North London Raiders, who reinforced their credentials with a 6-1 demolition of Scrabble, with goals from Ashley Davidson (3), Gary Cohen, Tony Plaskow and Kevin Lotzof. Steven Moss scored Scrabble’s consolation.

The race for the Division Two title has been equally compelling, and as two more of the double contenders locked horns, EDRS Stonegrove twice came from behind to goals from Glenthorne’s Greg Morris to win 3-2 with goals from Mark Kingston (2) and Phil Silver.

Whilst that defeat put a huge dent in Glenthorne’s title ambitions, London Maccabi Lions took full advantage to hit the front at exactly the right time, and make themselves clear favourites.

A 9-3 victory over Ashlodge was notable for the fact that, for once, Marc Morris wasn’t on the list of scorers, but Lawrence Leigh (2), David Price, Lawrence Swerner (2), Robert Sharpe, Simon Black, Frank Steinberg and Stuart Coutts ensured that they went to the top of the table in style, even if they did concede goals to Steve Bogen, Ian Sumray and Vince Goodman.

Meanwhile, Marshside also came back from a goal down to earn a 4-2 win against Glenthorne C, with goals from Fara Moghim (2), Ashley Marks and Nigel Shaffer.

Goals from Graham Meyer, Jon Dubiner and Paul Herszaft earned Temple Fortune a 3-1 victory over Brady B. Brian Deal registered for Brady.

Hat-trick hero
Ashley Davidson (North London Raiders)

RESULTS

Maccabi Masters Football League Division 1
Brady Maccabi A 2 Southgate Harmen 1
North London Raiders 6 Scrabble 1

Maccabi Masters Football League Division 2
Glenthorne United B 2 EDRS Stonegrove 3
London Maccabi Lions 9 Ashlodge CPC 3
Marshside 4 Glenthorne United C 2
Temple Fortune 3 Brady Maccabi B 1

TABLES

Division One
1. NL Raiders A Pl. 14, Pts. 19
2. Brady Maccabi A Pl. 12, Pts. 17
3. Glenthorne Utd A Pl. 11, Pts. 16
4. Southgate Harmen Pl. 13, Pts. 14
5. Scrabble Pl. 15, Pts. 6
6. Waldaf Town Pl. 14, Pts. 6

* South Mancs have folded

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Division Two
1. LM Lions Pl. 15, Pts. 25
2. EDRS Stonegrove Pl. 16, Pts. 24
3. Glenthorne B Pl. 16, Pts. 23
3. St John's Wood Tigers Pl. 16, Pts. 23
5. Glenthorne Utd C Pl. 17, Pts. 14
6. Temple Fortune Pl. 16, Pts. 13
7. Brady B Pl. 17, Pts. 12
7. Hendon Harriers Pl. 15, Pts. 12
9. Marshside Pl. 15, Pts. 11
10. Ashlodge CPC Pl. 17, Pts. 3