This week's JC master-class is littered with young cup kings and some other leading lights from the MGBSFL after stand-out performances on Matchday 25 of the season.
March 14, 2017 12:02
ByDanny Caro, Danny Caro
1. REUBEN RABSTEIN (ML Lions U21) - produced several outstanding saves in open play before coming into his own in the penalty shoot-out to earn the wonder kids a famous win. Maturity beyond his tender years
2. SAM HAMERTON (ML Lions U21) - came of age on the big stage, stood firm and didn't buckle when the A-team rallied
3. ROB BLACKMAN (Scrabble FC) - "started in the back three and had to come off with an injury after 20 minutes but came back on to play through the pain barrier to shore up the midfield and keep a cool head to net the winner in the dying seconds"
4. MICHAEL KHALASTCHI (Camden Park) - "didn't put a foot wrong all game" against FC Team
5. ILAN SCORAH (Oakwood B) - "rolled back the years. Majestic performance up against Matt Stock. Calmness personified. Cares so much"
6. JASON LINDSAY (Temple Fortune) - "rolled back the years with an outstanding performance in front of the back four"
7. MAX MIZRAHI (ML Lions U21) - impressed in the midfield engine room and capped off a virtuoso performance with a successful penalty in the shoot-out
8. ADAM WATERS (Scrabble FC) - "had one of his best games of the season constantly teasing the Bilbaum defence and setting up Rob Blackman for the winner"
9. DANIEL GARFINKLE (Redbridge JC A) - "the 'flat-track bully' tormented the SPEC backline and his 'Rabona' finish was the pick his four goals"
10. DAVID SMOUHA (Camden Park) - "scored two great goals and made one and was a continue nuisanced with his touch and awareness
11. SAM MODLIN (Oakwood B) - "best game he has ever played for Oakwood. Ran the channels really well, got in so many good positions and delivered a really good final balls. Fantastic"
STAR MAN: Reuben Rabstein (ML Lions U21)
MANAGER: Joe Zender (ML Lions U21s)
REFEREE: Richard Jaye (FC Team A vs Camden Park)