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BY DAVID SAFFER Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden fired England into a World Cup last-16 showdown against Senegal on Sunday after a clinical 3-0 win against Wales in Doha on Tuesday night.

Gareth Southgate switched his team around against the Welsh for the final Group B clash after a disappointing draw with the United States and got his reward with quick fire strikes after half time at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

England bossed the first half against Wales but lacked a cutting edge, Rashford missing the best opening from a Harry Kane pass, but Manchester United’s striker was on target with a superb 25-yard free kick on 50 minutes then won possession on the restart for skipper Kane to set up Foden for a tap in.

Rashford completed the scoring with a solo effort against a poor Welsh outfit and almost grabbed a hat-trick in a stunning display that surely gives him a starting place against Senegal.

Wales never looked like scoring against England and bow out of the tournament bottom of the group.

USA have impressed in every game and defeated Iran 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium to book a last-16 spot against the Netherlands.

Cristian Pulisic scored the only goal of the match for the Americans but was injured whilst scoring and replaced at half time. Pulisic faces a race to be fit to face the Dutch who topped Group A.

Netherlands enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 win over Qatar with goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.

Senegal reached the knock out phase for only the second time with a thrilling win over Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium.

The group stage ends tomorrow with the next phase of competition beginning Saturday. At the time of going to press a number of last 16 spots are up for grabs.

In Group D, Kylian Mbappe has led France to the next round. A draw for surprise team Australia with Denmark will see them join the French who play Tunisia.

Lionel Messi’s Argentina took on Group C leaders Poland last night and have

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BY DAVID SAFFER Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup.

Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, David Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completed the rout in a mismatch of a tie.

Lions could have scored in the opening minute of the clash but soon opened the scoring and led 9-0 by half time.

Th e Division One team, though outclassed, battled away to the end.

Lions boss was lost for words at full time such was the display from his team who gave every respect to the opposition.

“I’m not really sure there’s anything to say, we are happy to make it through to the next round of the cup,” he commented. Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors against League One outfi t North London Raiders. Th e Premier side led early in the second half only for Raiders to equalise but struck two late goals to book a place in round three of the competition. Hendon now turn their attentions to the league as they travel to Oakwood A for a crucial top of the table clash on Sunday (10am). Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league leaders last month when they won 2-0, a victory would move them to within a point of Hendon with a match in hand. Elsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, 10-man North London Galaxy made it a three-way title race in the only Division One clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and Jacob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away win. Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in the table by just one point after 10 matches, third place Fairlop FC are fi ve points behind with two games in hand. Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. advanced as they matched Saudi Arabia’s result against Mexico. Spain need a point against Japan today to top Group E while Germany have to overcome Costa Rica to take second spot. The South Americans stunned Japan, who have probably blown their prospects, earlier this week but will have their work cut out to deny the Germans from progressing. Belgium were favourites to win Group F but a shock defeat to Morocco has left their prospects in the balance. They must beat group leaders Croatia today. A draw will end their tournament, with Morocco, who play Canada, also qualifying. Brazil and Portugal are the only sides apart from France to win both opening group games and qualify for the last-16. Brazil finish off against Cameroon in Group G tomorrow whilst a straight shootout is set to take place between Switzerland and Serbia. The Swiss need a draw to wrap up second spot. Ghana also need a draw when they take on Uruguay to ensure they join Group H leaders Portugal, who play South Korea, in the next round.

“It was a fantastic performance in a must-win game,” commented Galaxy player-manager Luke Lewis. “We sat back and allowed Oakwood the ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack with pace. “Both goals came down the right-hand side. Leigh crossed the fi rst one into Cohen to fi nish, before slotting home himself. Up to fi rst we go.” Th e Division Two title race also took a twist with league leaders Herstwood Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple Fortune. Faithfold B have played a game more than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at North London Raiders Masters. Jacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who scored through leading scorer James Milletwith his 17th goal of the season. Th e result was all the more remarkable as Temple were down to 11 players with ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder in the warm up. “Th is was a fantastic win given the circumstances,” said delighted Fortune boss Simon Linden.

“We had a number of players out, Rebuck got injured, so I couldn’t have asked any more from the players. We wish Ben a speedy recovery.

“It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will enjoy and we hope to build on it in 2019.”

He added, “Th is win marks 50 years as a football club and will be one Nigel Kyte and everyone associated with the club from day

Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup “It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner.”

one will enjoy.” Vale boss Jacob Emanuel was quick to wish Rebuck well following his injury. “First and most importantly, everyone at Vale would like to wish the Fortune ‘keeper a quick recovery, we hope to see him back on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he said. As for the defeat, Emanuel commented, “It doesn’t matter how big a squad you have, you can never account for unavailability or injury. Only fi ve of today’s team played in our recent win over FC Team, a lack of togetherness and poor individual

16-goal Maccabi London Lions PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER

Tel Aviv Heat defeated Saracens PHOTO: JAMIE MARGOLIS Tel Aviv Heat defeated Saracens 29-26 at Stonex Stadium last Sunday. The result was a historic triumph for the Israeli rugby union side.

Jordan Chait opened the scoring with a sixth-minute penalty then Heat stunned the hosts with a Sebastian Jobb try on 10 minutes. Chait missed the conversion.

Jone Manu almost extended the lead with an interception score only to be tackled by Jenson McInulty. But Sarries’ hit back with an Andy Christie try on the half hour. Tobias Elliott slotted the conversion to reduce the score to 8-7.

Tel Aviv stun Saracens Tom Howe almost put the hosts ahead before Niall Saunders intercepted for a length of the field score on 38 minutes and 15-7 half time lead following the conversion by Chait. Tel Aviv extended the lead with a converted try by Jobb and 15-point lead. Kapeli Pifeleti struck back for Saracens only for Sailasa Turaguluvu to cross for the visitors. Chait landed the kick for a 29-14 lead on the hour. After Tel Aviv had a player sinbinned Saracens crossed through Sam Bryan and then Declan Murphy a minute from time. But Tel Aviv held on to claim a landmark victory. The Iron Man podium PHOTO: JAMIE MARGOLIS Ninety elite athletes took part in the Ironman Israel-Middle East Championship in Tiberias.

Patrick Lange from Germany and Ruth Astle from the UK won the PRO categories. Israel’s senior triathlete Dan Alterman completed the Men’s course. 2,500 competitors from 58 countries including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Ukraine, Germany, England, US and Israel participated.

This was the first full Ironman (3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and 42.2 km marathon) event in Israel, 75 places were awarded

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Ironman comes to Tiberius

Marcus Rashford starred PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK against Wales to the 2023 World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Over 800 Israelis were among 1,000 taking on the full distance..

An Ironman 70.3 km race (1.8 km swim, 90 km cycle and 21.1km run) also took place.

Israel’s Ministry of Culture and Sport, Tiberias Municipality, Comtec Group, Jordan Valley Regional Council, Israel Triathlon Association and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams were behind the event.

Adams said: “This is just one international sporting event that we are bringing to Israel, we hope to have many more in the future.”