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Leeds Maccabi set up second final against Haroldeans

Adam Kristall believes justice was served after Leeds Maccabi squeezed into the final of the Shonn Trophy.

April 25, 2017 16:14
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The Yorkshire side will face treble-chasing MJSL champions Haroldeans, who edged past Maccabi Manchester Blue in their semi-final to progress. The final will take place at Salford FC on May 21.

A fortnight earlier the rivals will stage a dress rehearsal when they contest for the Harold Feldman Trophy.

But Leeds needed penalties to ensure their passage in the Shonn, seeing off Maccabi Manchester Yellow after a tense last-four clash which ended 1-1.

Moishe Hasid's controversial header cancelled out Dean Shaw's opener and nothing could separate the two teams. It went down to spot-kicks with Leeds holding their nerve to win 7-6.

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