Having given a good account of themselves in the recent Cyril Anekstein Cup clash against Hendon United A, RC UK approached the tie with caution, playing five defenders throughout.
Markiewicz had set up his team to “sit deep and counter-attack” and the tactics “worked to perfection”.
Oakwood’s attacking players struggled to make an impression against the minnows who were superbly marshalled by Aaron Luftig, Yisroel Lewis and Gideon Caller. In front of them, Avi Mocton, Dudi Edryei and Eli Shebson kept Oakwood at arm’s length for much of the game. They were well-organised and fiercely industrious. And when the chance came, they took it in great style.
Gideon Caller played in winger Jonti Aremband on the half-way line. Aremband left three Oakwood players in his wake before letting fly with a fizzing drive from 20 yards that beat Dan Cohen and nestled perfectly in the bottom corner to end Oakwood’s cup hopes for the season.
