Hendon brought down the curtain on a memorable season as they were crowned MGBSFL champions, treble winners and 'invincibles' on the final day with an 8-0 mauling of LML Blue, while Oakwood sealed third place. Danny Caro reflects on the action on Matchday 37.
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DANNY CARO'S GOAL OF THE WEEK
Carl Peters (Oakwood A) - GOAL 3 - you could tell from the celebrations that CAAARRRLLL had done something really special
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DANNY CARO'S QUOTE OF THE WEEK
David Garbacz (Hendon A) - QUOTE 2 - "For us, we are most proud of the fact that in winning the treble we have gone the entire domestic season unbeaten. In our lifetimes and in this league that won't happen again and in 20 years time this squad can tell their grandchildren that they were a part of Jewish footballing history"
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YOUR WEEKEND REVIEW STARTS HERE:
MGBSFL PREMIER DIVISION
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FINAL STANDINGS - TOP 4
1. Hendon Pl. 18, W. 15, D. 3, L. 0, F. 46, A. 10, Pts. 48
2. NLR Pl. 18, W. 14, D. 3, L. 1, F. 37, A. 12, Pts. 45
3. Oakwood Pl. 18, W. 9, D. 2, L. 7, F. 54, A. 32, Pts. 29
4.. Redbridge Pl. 18, W. 8, D. 4, L. 6, F. 24, A. 29, Pts. 28
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TOP-SCORERS
18 - Yishai Last (Hendon A)
14 – Avidan Last (Hendon A)
Richard Salmon (FC Team A)
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HENDON ARE THE GR-8-EST
LONDON MACCABI LIONS BLUE 0 HENDON UNITED SPORTS CLUB A 8
Hendon ended a memorable season in style as they clinched the treble with an 8-0 demolition of LML Blue sealing the title at Rowley Lane.
Braces from Yoav Kestenbaum and Greg Corin and further strikes from Yishai Last, Ari Last, Danny Kon and Yehuda Korman sparked scenes of wild celebration.
Garbacz told JC Sport: "We wanted to finish this amazing season off in style and we did. For 55 minutes Lions were well in this game despite us having numerous chances, but once the second goal went in the floodgates opened and we could give our loyal fans some great goals to cheer.
"It was a fitting end to an unbelievable year. We celebrated long and hard into the night last night and thank the Lord for Bank holiday Monday!"
DC Prediction: LML 1 Hendon 3
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TOP THREE FINISH FOR OAKS
LONDON MACCABI LIONS WHITE 2 OAKWOOD A 3
Oakwood finished an excellent season in third place following a hard-fought 3-2 win over relegated LML White at Rowley Lane.
A deadly double from Carl Peters plus one from Harvey Kaye clinched Oakwood's ninth win of the campaign.
LML's goals came through James Belchak and James Gershfield.
Oaks joint-manager Ric Blank told JC Sport; "I'm told by all who were there that all three long-range strikes were contenders for goal of the season. We were two up and cruising but had a mad five minutes when our keeper Oren Hury went off injured. It was 2-2 soon after but Carl's second world-class strike of the day was enough to secure three well deserved points.
"Our next challenge is to have a tilt at the title. I just want to place on record my gratitude to the boys for all their efforts in what has been the longest season in the history of mankind. I also want to thank the JC once again for their tremendous coverage - it makes the MSFL what it is. See you in September."
DC Prediction: LML 0 Oakwood 4
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DIVISION ONE
TOP-SCORERS
23 - Jono Gaon (Blancos)
21 - Harrison Midda (Woodford)
18 - Mitch Hahn (Woodford)
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DIVISION TWO
TOP-SCORERS
22 - Ben Zloof (AC Mill Hill)
20 - Nathan Sollosi (Redbridge B)
18 - Nicky Woolf (Raiders B)
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DIVISION THREE
TOP-SCORERS
42 - Richard Fogelman (L’Equipe)
24 - Dan Gordon (Faithfold C)
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SEASON 2013/14 ROLL OF HONOUR
Peter Morrison Trophy:
Winners: Hendon United Sports Club A
Runners-up: Oakwood A
CYRIL ANEKSTEIN CUP
Winners: Hendon United Sports Club A
Runners-up: Norstar London Raiders A
PREMIER DIVISION
Champions: Hendon United Sports Club A
Runners-up: Norstar London Raiders A
DIVISION ONE
Champions: Woodford Wanderers
Runners-up: North West Neasden
DIVISION TWO
Champions: Norstar London Raiders B
Runners-up: Redbridge Jewish Care B
PREMIER DIVISION
Champions: Norstar London Raiders C
Runners-up: L'Equipe
