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Lenchner leads Lions Vets into second round of cup

The holders secured safe passage into the second round of the prestigious Invitational Trophy with what ended up a comfortable victory away at Old Parmitarians.

October 10, 2016 11:57
Paul Lenchner fired a hat-trick to send Lions through. Photo: Marc Morris

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Danny Caro,

Danny Caro

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GARSTON VETS LEAGUE INVITATIONAL CUP ROUND ONE
OLD PARMITERIANS 0 MACCABI LONDON LIONS 7

The holders secured safe passage into the second round of the prestigious Invitational Trophy with what ended up a comfortable victory away at Old Parmitarians.

Lions started the stronger, and with Jon Rayner, Adam Myeroff, Rob Glass and Adam Harvey solid at the back, it seemed a matter of time against an opposition who gave a lot but lacked the ability to support a lively front-runner.

Paul Lenchner, Max Radford and Brad Lazarus all had efforts, but the home keeper was in good form. But having kept Lions at bay for 25 minutes the breakthrough came, Lenchner guiding home a fine header from Lazarus’ cross.

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