NL Raiders A need just one point to win their first MGBSFL title after beating defending champions Hendon United, while Zuriel Solomon tasted victory in his final match as manager of Faithfold A, Lions Spartans reached the semis of the Morrison and AC Whetstone won their farewell match.
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PETER MORRISON TROPHY SEMI-FINAL DRAW
Harmen vs AFC Flixton
Hendon United Sports Club A vs Maccabi London Lions Spartans
Ties scheduled to take place on April 19
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MGBSFL MATCHDAY 30 HEADLINES
PMT – Lions storm into Morrison semis
BGT – Brilliant Blancos storm into last eight
Prem Div – Raiders edge Hendon hoodoo
Div 1 – Frohlich puts Brady in 7th heaven
Div 2 – Oakwood B put Team promotion party on hold
Div 3 - Super Sosobad blow Faithfold away
JC HAT-TRICK HERO
Div 1 - Matt Frohlich (Brady Maccabi)
Div 3 - Barry Green (Real Sosobad), Adam Ellis (Shacharit Donetsk)
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MATCH PHOTOS - HENDON UTD A vs NL RAIDERS A
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DANNY CARO'S PLAYER OF THE WEEK - JORDAN MARKS
DANNY CARO'S MANAGER OF THE WEEK - ROB RICHMAN
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JC TEAM OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
GK
DEFENDERS - David Rhodes, Josh Pistol (both NL Raiders A), Sam Lewis (Faithfold A), Avi Korman (Hendon A), Adam Lipman, Nick Landesberg, Guy Morris, Zac Rose (all ML Lions Spartans), Jeff Gotch (Catford & Bromley Maccabi), Gavriel Nussbaum (Shacharit Donetsk), Ben Hildebrand (Brady Maccabi)
MIDFIELDERS - Jonny Kay (NL Raiders A), Alex Kaye (Faithfold A), Sammy Corper (AC Whetstone), David Soutar, Charlie Kasler (both ML Lions Spartans), Reiss Mogilner (Brady Maccabi)
STRIKERS - Liron Mannie, Jordan Marks, Matt Stock (all NL Raiders A), Matt Frohlich (Brady Maccabi), James Gold (ML Lions Blue), Barry Green (Real Sosobad), Adam Ellis (Shacharit Donetsk), Max Kyte (ML Lions Spartans)
MANAGER - Rob Richman (NL Raiders A), Zuriel Solomon (Faithfold A), Andy Landesberg (Lions Spartans), Clive Nathan & Anthony Cohen (AC Whetstone), Dan Shafron (Real Sosobad), Jason Stein (Oakwood B)
REFEREE - Neil Cooper (NL Raiders A)
Email nominations to dcaro@thejc.com
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JC GOAL OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
1. YONI RAEBURN (Faithfold A) - stunning 30-yard strike into the top corner from the left
2. BARRY GREEN (Real Sosobad) - a stunning volley from the edge of the area
3. CHARLIE KASLER (ML Lions Spartans) - stunning 25-yard right-footed shot broke the deadlock in Leeds
4. MATT FROHLICH (Brady Maccabi) - Phenomenal team goal. Started with the goalkeeper, worked out of the back and wide and then back into midfield, where very neat inter-play saw two one-twos set Reiss Mogilner free on goal where he squared it to Frohlich to walk the ball into the net. Seven Brady players touched the ball. Tiki-taka football at its scintillating best
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JC SAVE OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
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JC QUOTE OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
1. CLIVE NATHAN (AC Whetstone) - ""What epitomised the spirit of the club today was our two unused subs; Sammy Corper and Josh Silverman. They are both defenders and stalwarts of the club. Despite being desperate to play, it was Sammy who came up to Anthony and I to say "don't worry about me - stick a forward on - we need the goals." What a gesture from an 18-year-old. We gave him man of the match for that!"
2. JAMIE KYTE (Lions Blue) - "David Kosky is looking to ply his trade outfield and will likely drop down a few divisions to find a team that can accommodate him"
3. DAN SHAFRON (Real Sosobad) - "Special mention to Barry Kane who was unstoppable up top and scored a great hat-trick. He's one of our own!"
4. DAVID GARBACZ (Hendon A) - "The season is far from over for us- we will brush ourselves down - eat a few Matzos and the herbs will certainly taste more bitter than usual, but then we will be ready for revenge against Raiders in the Anekstein final and we will be looking for a cup double in the Morrison as well"
5. ROB RICHMAN (NL Raiders A) - QUOTE 1 - "It would be remiss of me not to mention Hendon. Treble winners for two of the last three seasons, an exceptionally talented group who I fully hope and expect go all the way in the Morrison. They played their part in an enthralling game. They lost a lot of important players in the summer yet seem to be stronger than last year. It was a great battle with them last season and it's been even more so this season. They will be looking for revenge in the cup final but we will be ready for everything they have up their sleeves, mind games and all!
6. ROB RICHMAN (NL Raiders A) - QUOTE 2 - "I didn't have a good view of the penalty incident as it was on the other side from where I was standing. But I don't think Neil Cooper got many decisions wrong all game, he's one of the best in the league so if he said it wasn't a penalty then that's good enough for me"
6. JASON STEIN (Oakwood B) - QUOTE 1 - "I think there was some frustration on the part of Team C at the end of the game , but I'd like to thank them for being accommodating in the build-up to the game. When they felt their home pitch would be unplayable, they informed me straight and paid for our home pitch to be used thus ensuring the game went ahead. Not every team has done that this year, including some of their promotion rivals, but if all the league participants took the same attitude as Team C then it would be an even better spectacle. Credit to them"
7. JASON STEIN (Oakwood B) - QUOTE 2 - "It's Raiders B now and we're fully focused. In the same way the Jews were led out of Egypt, I hope I can lead Oakwood B to the semi final."
8. ZURIEL SOLOMON (Faithfold A) - "I want to say a big thanks to all the boys who played today who were brilliant and gave me a final win on an emotional day"
9. ROB RICHMAN (NL Raiders A) - QUOTE 3 - "I just wanted to congratulate Zuriel on an outstanding stint at Faithfold. He is the epitome of all that is good with the league and a credit to Faithfold. Well done mate, enjoy your free Sunday mornings!"
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MGBSFL ROLL OF HONOUR
Premier Division: TBC
Division One: Champions - Redbridge JC B, Promoted: NL Raiders B
Division Two: Champions - FC Team B, Promoted: TBC
Division Three: Champions - London Rovers
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CUP COMPETITIONS: LATEST
CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP FINAL
Norstar London Raiders A vs Hendon United Sports Club A - May 3
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PETER MORRISON TROPHY SEMI-FINAL DRAW
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BARRY GOLDSTEIN TROPHY QUARTER-FINAL DRAW
Final at Wingate & Finchley on May 3
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PHOTOGALLERIES FROM THE SEASON
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON
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PETER MORRISON TROPHY QUARTER-FINAL
PROFESSIONAL LIONS CRUISE INTO LAST FOUR
LEEDS MACCABI 0 MACCABI LONDON LIONS SPARTANS 3
Lions Spartans over-powered MJSL champions Leeds Maccabi to book their place in the semi-finals thanks to goals from Charlie Kasler, Max Kyte and James Belchak.
Lions boss Andy Landesberg told JC Sport: "This was a very professional performance from Lions, in a game that so easily could have been a banana skin."
DC Prediction: Leeds 1 Lions 2
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MGBSFL PREMIER DIVISION
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CURRENT STANDINGS:
1. Raiders Pl. 15, W. 12, D. 1, L. 2, F. 49, A. 11, Pts. 37 (Raiders to be awarded 3 points following defaulted match vs Woodford)
2. Hendon Pl. 17, W. 11, D. 4, L. 2, F. 48, A. 14, Pts. 37
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TOP-SCORERS
27 - James Gershfield (Harmen)
18 - Dave Woolman (Oakwood A)
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RAIDERS CLOSE IN ON TITLE
HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB A 2 NORSTAR LONDON RAIDERS A 3
Norstar London Raiders A require just one point from their final two matches after winning a five-goal thriller against defending champions Hendon, with an own goal from Ben Kon handed L'Orange a famous victory.
Jordan Marks got Raiders off to a flyer, capitalising on excellent work from Matt Stock to lash home the opener. Hendon turned the game on its head at the start of the second half, with Dovi Fehler and Ben Kon registering within minutes of the restart.
Raiders levelled moments later when Stock produced a close-range finish, before the unfortunate Kon deflected a dangerous cross from the impressive Liron Mannie into his own net.
Raiders now require just a point from their matches against Neasden and FC Team to secure their first-ever Premier Division title.
NLR boss Rob Richman told JC Sport: "We have a few weeks grace now but we will be fully focused on making sure we secure at least the point we need at the earliest opportunity."
Hendon boss David Garbacz was magnanimous in defeat and admitted the best team won on the day. He told JC Sport: "We gave it our best shot today but we have to concede the better team won on the day - they were too quick for us and just that little bit stronger and for us we needed everyone to perform at the top of their abilities and that just didn't happen."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
HENDON
MGBSFL - Neasden (a)
CAC Final - Raiders
RAIDERS
MGBSFL - Neasden (a)
MGBSFL - FC Team A (a)
CAC Final - Hendon
DC Prediction: Hendon 1 Raiders 1
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PHILLIPS GIVES SOLOMON FAREWELL WIN
FAITHFOLD A 2 NORTH WEST NEASDEN 1
Faithfold gave outgoing manager Zuriel Solomon the perfect leaving present, as Yoni Raeburn and Daryl Phillips hit the target in a 2-1 victory over Neasden.
Solomon told JC Sport: "It was an emotional day after calling time on managing Faithfold A. We dominated, but fell behind, although we battled on against a team that were happy to play 11 men behind the ball.
"Finally, I just want to say a big thanks to all the boys who played today who were brilliant and gave me a final win on an emotional day."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
FAITHFOLD
Fixtures completed
NEASDEN
MGBSFL – Raiders (h)
MGBSFL – Oakwood (a)
MGBSFL – Harmen (h)
MGBSFL – FC Team (a)
MGBSFL – Hendon (h)
DC Prediction: Faithfold 2 Neasden 2
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LIONS SHOW WOODFORD WHAT FOUR
WOODFORD WANDERERS 1 MACCABI LONDON LIONS BLUE 4
Lions registered their fifth league win of the season in a result that all but confirm Woodford are down.
Will Beresford got on the score-sheet twice, Franks once and James Peter with his first touch of the game
Lions boss Jamie Kyte told JC Sport: "It was a great way to end the season. The first half was poor and we didn't get out of first gear. Second half was a completely different matter. James Gold ran riot down the wings assisting with 3 of the goals whilst Arghebant and Franks pulled the string in the middle of the park."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
LIONS
Fixtures completed
WOODFORD
MGBSFL – Harmen (h)
MGBSFL – Oakwood (h)
DC Prediction: Woodford 1 Lions 2
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FC TEAM A A HARMEN A (Match abandoned after 75 minutes)
FC Team's match against South Harmen was abandoned with 15 minutes remaining after Harmen striker James Gershfield was knocked unconscious after scoring a goal with Team leading 2-1.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
TEAM
MGBSFL – Oakwood (h)
MGBSFL – Redbridge (a)
MGBSFL – Raiders (h)
HARMEN
MGBSFL – Woodford (a)
MGBSFL – Neasden (a)
DC Prediction: Team 2 Harmen 2
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BARRY GOLDSTEIN TROPHY GROUP C
GROUP C
Los Blancos Pl. 3, Pts. 7
SPEC Pl. 3, Pts. 5
Blizzard Storm Pl. 3, Pts. 3
AC Mill Hill Pl. 3, Pts. 1
SIX-HITTING BLANCOS TOP GROUP
AC MILL HILL 3 LOS BLANCOS 6
Los Blancos set up a quarter-final showdown against Division Three champions London Rovers after hitting Mill Hill for six, with Adam Waters and top-scorer Simon Moses bagging brilliant braces.
Further strikes from Adam Hersh and Joel Kutner added the gloss for first division Blancos.
Ben Zloof (2) and Ben Grabiner registered for Mill Hill.
Mill Hill boss Dan Beresford told JC Sport: "To be fair, I wish we had a full squad as they were beatable, and didn't score one decent goal."
DC Prediction: Mill Hill 1 Blancos 3
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DIVISION ONE
TOP-SCORERS
24 - Daniel Garfinkle (Redbridge JC B – including 3 for RJC A)
Simon Moses (Blancos – includes two for Brady)
20 - Jake Gilbert (NL Raiders B)
FABULOUS FROHLICH PUTS BRADY IN SEVEN HEAVEN
BRIXTON OLD BOYS 3 BRADY MACCABI 7
A magical four-goal blast from MATT FROHLICH inspired Brady Maccabi to an emphatic win that consigned Brixton to a bottom two finish.
Further strikes from JC star man Ben Hildebrand, Josh Newman and Elliot Dagul completed the rout to ensure Brady finish third.
Jamie Kent (2) and Josh Kalinsky registered for Brixton.
Jubilant Brady boss Josh Dagul told JC Sport: "Today's performance typifies everything I expect in my players. We had moments of brilliance but the overall performance was more dogged and gritty than anything else."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
BRIXTON
MGBSFL – Redbridge (h)
MGBSFL – Brady (a)
BRADY
MGBSFL – Brixton (h)
DC Prediction: Brixton 2 Brady 4
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DIVISION TWO
TOP-SCORERS
24 - Adam Stolerman (FC Team C)
21 - Jacob Richler-Kleiman (Oakwood B)
WONDERFUL WHETSTONE BOW OUT ON A HIGH
CATFORD & BROMLEY MACCABI 3 AC WHETSTONE 5
Philippe Auret fired a deadly double as AC Whetstone won their last-ever match in a real thriller against Catford.
There were also goals from Jonah Gordon Boyd, Dan Cohen and Aaron Benjamin on an emotional day for the Stones.
Catford's goals came via Adam Luria, Gary Conway and Sean Preston.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
CATFORD
MGBSFL – L’Equipe (h)
AC WHETSTONE
Fixtures completed
DC Prediction: Catford 1 Whetstone 4
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FC TEAM FALTER AGAIN
FC TEAM C 3 OAKWOOD B 5
Barry Goldstein quarter-finalists Oakwood B recorded one of the results of the weekend as they dented FC Team C's promotion push in an eight-goal thriller.
Elliot Jackson, Adam Blin, James Abrams, Bobby Cousins and Dan Ash did the damage for Oakwood.
Team's goals came through Dan Stanton (2) and top-scorer Adam Stolerman.
Team must now beat Mill Hill next week in what is effectively a second place playoff.
Oakwood boss Jason Stein told JC Sport: "The win against one of the so-called 'better sides' was confirmation of our improvement since the New Year. That's five wins in a row now and seven wins in the last nine. It shows our true form. That is a great achievement and we're all delighted."
DC Prediction: Team 3 Oakwood 3
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DIVISION THREE
TOP-SCORERS
29 - Adam Ellis (Shacharit Donetsk)
26 - Avi Markiweicz (London Rovers)
THREE AND EASY FOR SHACHARIT
BOCA JEWNIORS 0 SHACHARIT DONETSK 3
Shacharit Donetsk completed a league double over Boca Jewniors, with that man ADAM ELLIS smashing home yet another hat-trick.
Shacharit boss Elliot Nussbaum told JC Sport: "Under very difficult conditions, we led the first half 1-0 although we knew this was not good enough as we would be playing against the wind - which was considerable - in the second half.
"That is when my boys started playing football and with the two centre halves cleaning up everything, Boca did not get a look in, our keeper rarely being tested."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
BOCA
SHACHARIT
MGBSFL – King Crown (a)
MGBSFL – Lions (h)
DC Prediction: Boca 2 Shacharit 4
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BENSON BACK IN BUSINESS FOR FORTUNE
KS REUNITED 2 TEMPLE FORTUNE 2
A double from Rob Benson could not prevent Temple Fortune from claiming the MGBSFL wooden spoon, but they produced another encouaging display against KS.
Fortune boss Jonathan Cohen told JC Sport: "It was great to have Rob Benson back. We will be back again next year and im convinced with a couple of additions will be higher up the table."
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
KS
MGBSFL – Hendon (a)
MGBSFL – Hendon (h)
MGBSFL – Sosobad (a)
FORTUNE
TBC
DC Prediction: KS 1 Fortune 2
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FOUR-MIDABLE SOSOBAD POWER ON
REAL SOSOBAD 4 FAITHFOLD B 1
A treble from BARRY GREEN and one from Adam Goodman kept Real Sosobad remain on course for second place after an excellent 4-1 victory over fellow high-flyers Faithfold B.
Sosobad boss Dan Shafron told JC Sport: "The team was outstanding today. It was a remarkable display and every player involved was superb from start to finish. We knew what we needed to do in order to keep up our push for promotion and they executed it to near perfection. Special mention to Barry Kane who was unstoppable up top and scored a great hat-trick. He's one of our own!"
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
SOSOBAD
MGBSFL – KS (h)
FAITHFOLD
Fixtures completed
DC Prediction: Sosobad 3 Faithfold 2
