Sunday Review - Week 19
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Faithfold & Lions A stay joint-top; Ryan Sher treble sees off Raiders A; FC Team A defeat Faithfold B; Real Life get better of JLGB...
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GLENTHORNE A HAVE FOLDED FROM THE PREMIER DIVISION - ALL RESULTS HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED, TABLE HAS BEEN UPDATED
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LEAGUE CHAIRMAN URGES CLUBS TO PLAY GAMES
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MSFL FOOTBALL WIDOW
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LEADING GOALSCORERS - WEEK 19
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WEEK 19 PHOTOGALLERY:
NWN B 5 NL RAIDERS A 1
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WEEK 19 MATCH REPORT:
NWN B 5 NL RAIDERS A 1
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TEAM OF THE WEEK NOMINATIONS:
GOALKEEPERS
Adam Frankel (Redbridge C)
DEFENDERS:
Jay Ilsen (Jewventus)
Laurence Bloom (Montana Boca B)
Dan Major (Montana Boca B)
Stefan Isaacs (Oakwood)
Jack Morris (Temple Fortune)
Gav Sherman (UJIA)
MIDFIELDERS:
Rob Rodney (Athletic Bilbaum)
Daniel Scott (L'Equipe)
Lee Bibring (LML A)
Sam Rudnick (LML C)
Jason Wood (Montana Boca A)
Nick Hudson (Norstar A)
Zac Newman (Norstar A)
Michael Konzon (Redbridge C)
STRIKERS:
Benjy Dymant (Faithfold A)
Richard Salmon (FC Team B)
Mark Simons (Montana Boca B)
Josh Green (Norstar A)
Alex Bowman (NWN B)
Ryan Sher (NWN B)
Craig Sandford (Redbridge C)
TEAM-OF-THE-WEEK - WEEK 19
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** (D/H signifies a double-header fixture)**
PREMIER DIVISION:
UPDATED PREMIER DIVISION TABLE
FAITHFOLD A 4 LONDON MACCABI LIONS B 0
Faithfold ensured they share top spot with the Lions after they brought Daniel Reuben's Lions side recent good run of form to a halt.
Two goals from Benjy Dymant, plus strikes from Dan Howard and Daryl Phillipsseeing them ease to the three points.
Faithfold manager Zuriel Solomon told TJ: "We played really well today with loads of passion and four clinical goals."
Lions manager Daniel Reuben told TJ: "It's hard to be gracious in defeat, when the match was pretty much over after only 10 minutes due to poor refereeing decisions.
"I don't want to take anything away from Faithfold, who I think were better than us for the majority of the game, but undoubtedly when you are behind early and chasing a game then you are always going to be more vulnerable defensively.
The referee approached me after the game and apologised for a poor performance. These things happen, he is young and like any player will have good and bad games. He has refereed my side on a number of occasions previously and I have always held him in high regard. It takes character to apologise in the manner that he did and its experiences like this that will make him stronger and a better referee in the future."
TJ PREDICTION:
FAITHFOLD A 3 LONDON MACCABI LIONS B 2
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HENDON UNITED B 0 LONDON MACCABI LIONS A 4
The Lions maintained joint-top spot thanks to this comprehensive win over the Hendon.
Michael Pearson scored twice, with Yoav Lebens and Josh Morris also both on target.
TJ PREDICTION:
HENDON UNITED B 1 LONDON MACCABI LIONS A 2
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SOUTH MANX A P NORTH WEST NEASDEN A P
MATCH POSTPONED:
TJ PREDICTION:
SOUTH MANX A 2 NORTH WEST NEASDEN A 4
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DIVISION ONE:
UPDATED DIVISION ONE TABLE
BRADY MACCABI 4 BRIXTON OLD BOYS 0
Brady got their promotion challenge back on track as a hat-trick from Steve Weston saw them ease to the three points against the division's bottom side.
TJ PREDICTION:
BRADY MACCABI 4 BRIXTON OLD BOYS 0
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MONTANA BOCA A 2 SOUTHGATE HARMEN A 2
Harmen moved to within a point of top spot even though they were held to this draw by Montana, for whom Simon Wax and Trevor Henen scored.
Dan Beckwith and Assi Avital scored for Harmen.
TJ PREDICTION:
MONTANA BOCA A 2 SOUTHGATE HARMEN A 2
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NORTH WEST NEASDEN B 5 NL RAIDERS A 1
A hat-trick from Ryan Sher helped Neasden to the win in the big game in division one. Alex Bowman and Danny Cohen were also on target for Sammy Carr's side, with Nicky Woolf hitting Raiders' consolation.
PHOTOGALLERY
TJ PREDICTION:
NORTH WEST NEASDEN B 2 NL RAIDERS A 1
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OAKWOOD 4 REDBRIDGE B 3
Oakwood got their promotion charge back on track after goals from Dan Geey, Matt Geey, Dan Abrams and Ben Myers saw them to this important victory.
Oakwood manager Ric Blank told TJ: "We were very comfortable the whole game and only a couple of late blips took the gloss off the scoreline."
Richard Caplin and Daniel Gordon scored for Redbridge.
TJ PREDICTION:
OAKWOOD 1 REDBRIDGE B 2
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RED SEA P CAMDEN PARK P
MATCH POSTPONED
TJ PREDICTION:
RED SEA 0 CAMDEN PARK 2
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DIVISION TWO:
UPDATED DIVISION TWO TABLE
CHIGWELL 2 LONDON MACCABI LIONS C 2
Chigwell's recent good run of form continued as they held the title-chasing Lions to a point.
And it could have been even better for them bearing in mind they were 2-0 up at the break thanks to goals from Doron Weinstein and Russell Becker, only for the Lions to show their title mettle by batting back for a point in the second half.
Sam Rudnick and Ami Wynbourne scored for the Lions. Lions manager Frank Steinberg told TJ: "We showed good spirit to come from 2-0 down and felt we should have ended up with all three points."
TJ PREDICTION:
CHIGWELL 1 LONDON MACCABI LIONS C 2
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FAITHFOLD B 1 FC TEAM A 2
Title-chasing Team were given a shock by Faithfold as they won this close encounter thanks to a Mitch Young header and 20-yard screamer from Simon Buchler. David Rees scored for the Greens.
Team manager Jonathan Pearl told TJ "I was just happy we finally got to play a game. We started off quite rusty but as the game went on, we found our stride and played some great football!
"Credit to faithfold who were much improved since our last game and have some really good players.
"I'm delighted with the win and hope to keep building from here."
Faithfold manager Robert Shooman told TJ: "Doron Hershkorn did everything but score, he was great at centre forward up on his own and never stopped running.
"We ran the game but could not put the ball in the net ,one of those days."
TJ PREDICTION:
FAITHFOLD B 1 FC TEAM A 3
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FC TEAM B 7 HOLY MOUNT ZION 3
It may have taken a hell of a long time to arrive but Ben Simon's FC Team side finally recorded their first points - and therefore win of the season.
Richard Salmon helped himself to four of the goals, with Dave Silver chipping in with a hat-trick. Simon told TJ: "Salmon was unplayable!"
Rob Lerner scored two penalties for the visitors, with Daniel Marti also on target.
TJ PREDICTION:
FC TEAM B 2 HOLY MOUNT ZION 2
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SOUTHGATE HARMEN B 0 TEMPLE FORTUNE 3
Fortune moved up into second spot thanks to this impressive win at Harmen. Rob Benson scored twice, with John Fisher also on target.
Fortune manager Andy Souber said: "We played really well. We were up against a decent side and it is fair to say that it was a lot closer then the scoreline suggests. However, we were superb at the back and fought for everything. When we got the ball forward we caused problems. Rob Benson scored a trademark strike in the second half and Jon Fisher's goal was quality too, following a nice build up. Everyone played their part in what was a terrific team performance, but if I had to single anyone out it would be Jack Morris who played like a man possessed!"
An elated Lee Fegan added: "Everyone was awesome, our best performance of the season. We defended brilliantly and cleared our lines superbly time after time. I'm really proud of the boys, it was amazing."
TJ PREDICTION:
SOUTHGATE HARMEN B 2 TEMPLE FORTUNE 1
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DIVISION THREE:
UPDATED DIVISION THREE TABLE
HENDON C 3 ZIG ZAG 1
Hendon put their recent bad form behind them as they saw off DJ Neal's side thanks to goals from player-manager Zvi Noe, Suey Mirwis and Raphael Noe. Josh Toff scored for the visitors.
TJ PREDICTION:
HENDON C 2 ZIG ZAG 2
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L'EQUIPE 6 FC MARYLEBONE 1
L'Equipe kept up their title challenge with this comprehensive win over Marylebone.
Gideon Chain saw six different scorers get on the scoresheet for his side - Dave Prager, Paul Rubenstein, Daniel Scott, Matt Gilberry, Josh Lewis and Jason Miller.
L'Equipe manager Gideon Chain told TJ: "It's still incredibly tight at the top but today we showed we have players in every position who can put points on the board. Our scorers were defenders, midfielders and strikers, demonstrating the depth and ability of our squad. We went out there with passion and intensity and didn't let it subside until the final whistle - always fighting to get another goal.
"A great performance and one we will be looking to repeat each week!"
TJ PREDICTION:
L'EQUIPE 3 FC MARYLEBONE 2
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MONTANABOCA B 4 FC HEATH 0
Montana stay a point clear at the top of the table as a hat-trick from Mark Simons, along with a Jamie Rosen strike saw them to this comfortable win.
Montana manager Nick Goodmaker told TJ: "We're still a bit rusty having only played a few games since the end of November but we worked hard as a unit and got our just reward. 4-0 up at half time, I would have like a few more goals but until our fitness improves we struggle to last the full 90 minutes.
"We have four winnable games up next before we play our nearest challengers and we must get maximum points from them."
TJ PREDICTION:
MONTANABOCA B 2 FC HEATH 1
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NORSTAR A 5 FAITHFOLD C 1
Phil Peters' side are a point behind Montana after they ran out comfortable winners.
Zack Newman scored twice, with Eli Houri, Nick Hudson and player-manager Phil Peters completing the scoring.
TJ PREDICTION:
NORSTAR A 3 FAITHFOLD C 1
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WOODFORD WANDERERS VS CATFORD & BROMLEY MACCABI 3-2/2-0
Woodford showed their title intentions as they took six points from their encounter against the Cats.
A closely fought first game saw Jerome Marks, Adam Poole and Jamie Golding all score in a 3-2 win, before strikes from Golding and Darryl Green sealed a more comfortable second win.
Daniel Hildebrand scored twice for the Cats in the first game, when at times they were winning 1-0 and 2-1, while the second game saw them finish the game with nine men due to injuries they picked up from the two games.
Catford manager Lester Jacoobs told TJ: "I'm proud of my lads as with four of my 12 injured, everyone of them put in a shift & a half for the cause and in my opinion deserved something from two very tight games."
TJ PREDICTION:
WOODFORD WANDERERS VS CATFORD & BROMLEY MACCABI (D/H) 3-0/3-1
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DIVISION FOUR:
UPDATED DIVISION FOUR TABLE
BLIZZARD STORM 1 REDBRIDGE C 7
A hat-trick from Craig Sandford helped Redbridge to this emphatic win as they kept on course their title push.
Jake Sanders, Dave Castle, Josh Barnett and Michael Konzon completed the scoring.
Redbridge manager Michael Winehouse told TJ: "We were a class above Storm today. Yes they lost their only decent player in the first 15 minutes and finished with nine men because of injuries but we really played well, knocked the ball around with confidence and the result was never in doubt.
"The boys created chance after chance and could have easily have had four penalties but the referee waved away every claim.
"Our seven could have been 17 and against a better side our finishing could have cost us. I can't take anything away from the team as they were superb.
"At 2-1 up Storm had a 2-on-1 chance against our goalkeeper Adam Frankel but he stood strong put in a great chance and that gave us the momentum to go on and win with ease."
Gary Hyams scored Storm's consolation, with manager Simon Linden telling TJ: "We had eight regular players missing... at half time my team came in 2-1 down and looking good.
"Unfortunately in the last half hour we only had nine men on the pitch due to injuries - Redbridge took advantage. Why Seb Vandermolen had to sell the whole back four on deadline day for £300 to Portsmouth I'll never know."
TJ PREDICTION:
BLIZZARD STORM 1 REDBRIDGE C 3
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HMH JYC VS NORSTAR B
TJ PREDICTION:
HMH JYC 1 NORSTAR B 3
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JEWVENTUS VS GLENTHORNE UTD B 1-0/2-2
Glenthorne saw their title chances suffer as they were surprisingly beaten at first, and then held to a draw, by a Jewventus side who took their loss-less steak to six against hotly tipped Glenthorne.
Richard Fogelman netted the winner for Jewventus in the first game, while Louis Taylor and player-manager Gabriel John saw Jewventus claim a point in the second, though it could have been more as they were at one point 2-0 up.
Dan Lipman was on target for Glenthorne in the second game.
TJ PREDICTION:
JEWVENTUS VS GLENTHORNE UTD B 1-2/0-2
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PINNER 2 HENDON UTD D 6
Hendon stay in eighth place despite being comfortable winners over Pinner.
Moishe Noe scored half of the goals, with Gideon Lipman and Daniel Braunold also on target. Saul Gallick and Dean Shaw got on the scoresheet for Pinner.
TJ PREDICTION:
PINNER 1 HENDON UTD D 3
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REAL LIFE VS TEAM JLGB (D/H) 2-1/2-2
Real Life got the better over the leaders in this double-header encounter. Two goals from Jonathan Bruck saw them to the points in the first game, while Bruck and Jamie Beaumont netted in the second game to ensure a share of the points.
TJ PREDICTION:
REAL LIFE VS TEAM JLGB 2-3/1-2
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UJIA VS ATHLETIC BILBAUM 2-1/2-3
It ended in a share of the spoils here, though the visitors will undoubtedly be more happier, as UJIA saw their title hopes take another dent.
Matt Radstone and Tony Fletcher scored for them in their victory, with Ed Green on target for Bilbaum.
However, Bilbaum took the points in the second game as Green, Rob Rodney and Jacob Brunner strikes saw them to the three points.
Jake Green and Gil Jennings scored for UJIA.
TJ PREDICTION:
UJIA VS ATHLETIC BILBAUM 2-0/2-1
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