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Azurri knock out HMH in stunning cup win Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup

BY DAVID SAFFER

NWL Azzurri enjoyed a sensational 4-3 win against top flight HMH in the second BY DAVID SAFFER round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup at the Hive. Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi Zak Jackson slotted home two spot kicks London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the for the Division One side to knock out the second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup. Premier League outfit in a famous victory. Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 Aaron Gale and Solly Bradley also hit the win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley target in a seven-goal thriller. both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, DaAlex Moss scored a hat-trick for HMH vid Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completwho dominated possession but missed a ed the rout in a mismatch of a tie. number of chances including a penalty. Lions could have scored in the opening Hapoel Hampstead eased to a 4-0 victominute of the clash but soon opened the ry against Scrabble in the other tie of the scoring and led 9-0 by half time. tournament. Th e Division One team, though outIn another cup shock, Division Two classed, battled away to the end. Boca Chillers edged past Brook Farm RovLions boss was lost for words at full time ers 3-2 in the sole Peter Morrison Cup such was the display from his team who round two tie. gave every respect to the opposition.

Josh Burchhardt, Harrison Baum and “I’m not really sure there’s anything to Jack Davis scored against the Division One say, we are happy to make it through to the team to send Boca into the next round. next round of the cup,” he commented.

A host of cup ties take place in both Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors competitions on Sunday. Hendon and against League One outfi t North London HMH will both look to advance in the Pe Raiders. ter Morrison Cup against Real Madreidel Th e Premier side led early in the second and FC East London Bees respectively. half only for Raiders to equalise but struck Away from the cup action Maccabi Lontwo late goals to book a place in round don FC came out on top of a hard-fought three of the competition. relegation Premier Division clash against Hendon now turn their attentions to the Faithfold White by 1-0 at Rowley Lane. league as they travel to Oakwood A for a The win saw Maccabi move four points crucial top of the table clash on Sunday clear of Faithfold who battled throughout (10am). the match. Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league The second half of the Premier season leaders last month when they won 2-0, a is set to be fiercely contested with just six victory would move them to within a point points separating third place Oakwood of Hendon with a match in hand. and Faithfold at the foot of the table. Elsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, The O’s clash with league leaders 10-man North London Galaxy made it a Hendon was postponed. Oakwood face three-way title race in the only Division One Maccabi on Sunday in what should be an clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. intriguing match.Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy Division One league leaders Stoke rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and JaSalmon claimed a tenth league win of the cob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away season in a 5-2 away triumph at Temple win. Fortune. Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in Nick Barnett, Jamie Smaje, Jack Winton, the table by just one point after 10 matches, Alex Bleetman and Olly Goodman scored. third place Fairlop FC are fi ve points beStoke have dropped just two points this hind with two games in hand. season and remain unbeaten. Jamie Wein Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. er’s side are four points clear of Borussia “It was a fantastic performance in a Jewdinese. Conor Brand and Alex Grey 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 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

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Maccabi and Faithfold battle for possession Faithfold go close to scoring scored for Fortune.

Borussia also won 5-2 as they defeated Redbridge Jewish Care Purple away from home. “It was a proper old school performance, PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER

we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved

to be the winner.” Heads up in the clash between PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER Maccabi and Faithfold

Sharpshooter Zack Collins struck four goals, Mitch Gerber also hit the target. Ryan Cole and Ben Oldstein scored for the Essex side.

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Mill Hill Dons moved into third place with a 6-1 win against midtable Hampstead Ducks.

Straw Hat Pirates’ clash with FC London Bees was postponed.

In Division Two, London Athletico cut the deficit at the top with a 6-1 triumph at Millbrook Park Calcio.

Zacki Doumou scored four goals. Max Walker and Jess Phillips also scored in a resounding win.

Athletico, whose match versus Redbridge Jewish Care White was postponed, trail league leaders Geez Park Rangers by six points.