Hendon United Sports Club A sealed the first part of a possible treble with a 3-1 victory over Brady to lift the JC Cyril Anekstein Cup, while UJIA won the JC Barry Goldstein Trophy. In the league, Brixton Old Boys A clinched promotion after hitting Redbridge Jewish Care B for six to clinch the runners-up spot in Division One. Elsewhere, Glenthorne United B finished the season with a 100 per cent in Division Three. Danny Caro looks back on all the action on Matchday 32 of the JC MSFL season.
JC MSFL MATCHDAY 32 HEADLINES
JC CAC - Hammers clinch first part of possible treble
JC BGT - Ice-cool UJIA hold their nerve in cup final
Prem Div - FC Team A show Faithfold what four
Div 1 - Brixton clinch Premier Division football
Div 2 - FC Team B finish with a flurry
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
JC CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP FINAL HENDON A vs BRADY A
JC BARRY GOLDSTEIN CUP FINAL UJIA vs NW NEASDEN C
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PHOTOGALLERIES
JC CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP FINAL HENDON A vs BRADY A
JC BARRY GOLDSTEIN TROPHY FINAL UJIA vs NW NEASDEN C
JC MSFL DIVISION ONE REDBRIDGE JC B vs BRIXTON OB A
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JC MSFL TEAM OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
GK - Ed Bloom (FC Team A), Darren Rolfe (UJIA), Russell Corin (Hendon), Ollie Brooks (Redbridge B)
Defenders - Jake Weiner, Jon Toby (both FC Team A), Alex Rosenthal, Josh Lipman (both Hendon A), Jon Ellis, Nicky Smith (both Brady), Ben Radstone (UJIA), Richie Caplin (Redbridge B)
Midfielders - Jon Breger, Matt Drage (both FC Team A), Josh Bentley, Ben Lauffer (both Hendon A), Tony Plaskow (UJIA), Harrison Grant (Redbridge B), Ben Weinberg, George Fierstone, James Kaye (all Brixton A)
Strikers - Richard Salmon (FC Team A)
Manager - Mitch Young (FC Team A), David Garbacz (Hendon A), Darren Rolfe (UJIA)
Coach - Simon Sokel (UJIA)
NOMINATIONS
Email nominations to dcaro@thejc.com
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JC MSFL GOAL OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
1. Josh Bentley (Hendon A) sweetly-struck volley to put the Hammers 2-1 up from the super-sub
JC MSFL SAVE OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
1. Russell Corin (Hendon A) - superb finger-tip save, diving full-length to his right, to deny Paul Hakim in a one-on-one
2. Darren Rolfe (UJIA) - made a miraculous reflex save from Neasden’s Oli Joseph whose header from six yards looked set for the net
3. Mike Perkin - stunning save to deny a stupendous strike from 40 yards
JC MSFL QUOTE OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
JC MSFL CELEBRATION OF THE WEEK: THE CONTENDERS
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CUP FINAL DATE
April 29 - Peter Morrison Trophy - Hendon United Sports Club A vs Oakwood - Wingate & Finchley, KO: 10.30am
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JC CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP FINAL
HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB A 3 BRADY MACCABI A 1
Strikes from JC star man Greg Corin, super-sub Josh Bentley and a penalty from Ari Last helped Hendon clinch the first part of a possible treble as they saw off Premier Division rivals Brady at a rain-soaked Wingate & Finchley.
Jonny Ellis had hauled Brady level with the last kick of the first half after Hendon left-back Martin Smulovitch had brought down Jonathan Green.
DC Prediction: Hendon Utd SC A 2 Brady Maccabi A 1
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JC BARRY GOLDSTEIN TROPHY FINAL
SECOND TIME LUCKY FOR ICE-COOL UJIA
UJIA 1 NORTH WEST NEASDEN C 1 AET (UJIA won 4-2 on penalties)
UJIA won the JC Barry Golstein Trophy at Wingate & Finchley after beating Neasden C on penalties after an epic battle.
Oli Joseph netted for NWN with Ben Radstone on target for the U's.
JC BARRY GOLDSTEIN CUP FINAL SEE MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
DC Prediction: UJIA 2 NW Neasden C 1
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JC MSFL PREMIER DIVISION
TOP-SCORERS
15 - Mike Pearson (Faithfold)
FC TEAM SHOW FAITHFOLD WHAT FOUR
FAITHFOLD A 0 FC TEAM A 4
FC Team A recorded their best-ever result to cap off a solid finish season in the Premier Division.
Two goals from striker Richard Salmon plus one apiece from Matt Drage and Jonny Breger completed a 4-0 demolition of Faithfold A.
Faithfold's misery was compounded when captain Alex Levack was sent off.
Delighted FC Team boss Mitch Young told JC Sport: "What a fantastic way to end a great first season in the Premier Division. The boys were brilliant today we scored some well worked goals and defended brilliantly.
"We have taken 11 points out of the last 15 remaining so this really bodes well for next season. We have learnt a lot and I fully believe in the squad and with one or two changes, I fully believe we can make a real go of it.
"I would like to thank Jonny and all the team for their hard work this season. We didn't want it to end the way we were playing, but we will go into pre-season full of confidence.
"Special mentions for Jon Toby who has been an unsung hero and has been outstanding and it is no suprise since Ed Bloom has come in we have looked like a different side. It's a pleasure ot manage these boys and we have loved it !! Bring it on!"
DC Prediction: Faithfold 3 FC Team 2
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DIVISION ONE
TOP-SCORERS
24 - Jamie Kent (Brixton Old Boys - includes goals scored for Brixton B)
18 - Dan Orgel (Redbridge JC B)
SIX-HITTING BRIXTON CLINCH PREMIER RETURN
REDBRIDGE JEWISH CARE B 1 BRIXTON OLD BOYS A 6
Brixton Old Boys A will be playing Premier Division football next season after hitting Redbridge for six at Donkey Lane.
John Nitka's men needed to win the game to pip Norstar A to second place and a dominant second half display did the trick at Enfield Playing Fields.
Jamie Kent, Michael Posner, Alon Heshkorn (2) and Rob Hershkorn (2) were the goal heroes for Brixton in a game where they scored all their goals in the second half.
Redbridge's consolation came through Richie Caplin.
After 55 minutes Rob Hershkorn delivered a defence-splitting pass for Kent to smash the ball home the opener.
The goal calmed Brixton's nerves and they took total control of the game and played some delightful football.
Alon Hershkorn then scored twice (57 & 69), followed by Rob Hershkorn (72 & 78) with substitute Michael Posner scoring in the 75th minute.
Jubilant Brixton boss John Nitka told JC Sport: "After a very nervous first 45 minutes we did not get going, however the second half was a different story.
"Our midfield of Ben Weinberg, George Fierstone and James Kaye controlling the game. A massive thank you to my players and look forward to next season.
"We have had a fantastic year finishing off with back to back promotions from Division Two into the Premiership, as I predicted. Roll on next season!"
Brixton: Jake Doffman, Rob Blackman, Ed Weisz, Sam Franks, James Lee, James Kaye, Ben Weinberg, George Fierstone, Rob Hershkorn, Alon Hershkorn, Jamie Kent. Subs Michael Posner, Gideon Sidi, Simon Lindall, Jamie Gurvitz, Craig Draper
DC Prediction: Redbridge JC B 2 Brixton OB A 3
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DIVISION TWO
FC TEAM B FINISH WITH A FLOURISH
FC TEAM B 2 FAITHFOLD B 1
FC Team B finished the season in style, beating Faithfold B 2-1 with strikes from Daniel Alfreds and Eddie Sternberg.
Faithfold's goal came through Jonny Horwitz.
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DIVISION THREE
GLENTHORNE UNITED B P BLIZZARD STORM P
Match postponed - Blizzard defaulted due to a lack of players. This means Glenthorne have finished the season with a 100 per cent record, with 16 straight wins and an incredible defensive record of only conceding 10 goals all season
DC Prediction: Glenthorne Utd B 3 Blizzard Storm 1
