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Sergio signs off in style as Sixteen-goal Lions City crowned champions rout Scrabble in Cup

BY DAVID SAFFER A delighted Klopp told Sky Sports, “I’m after 38 games and unfortunately, we so proud of what they’ve done the last 10 couldn’t quite make it.” He added, Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero or 15 games and the reaction of the team in “When we started work together we were scored twice in his final league game at Eti- bad times. Eight wins out of 10, two draws, mid-table and just over two years later had Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s side ended BY DAVID SAFFER that’s impressive.” we’re challenging the elite and won the the Premier League campaign in style. Chelsea almost blew a Champions FA Cup for the first time in our history Aguero scored his 259th and 260th goal Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi League place after losing 2-1 at Aston Villa. and we’re on the right path without the for the Blues as he lifted a fifth league crown London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the During a tense afternoon Leicester City resources (of other teams). I have nothing in a 5-0 rout against Everton. It only remains second round of the Cyril Anekstein Cup. were leading against Tottenham Hotspur but pride. The ownership have given me to be seen if he can cap his time at the club Th e Premier League side racked up a 16-0 but lost 4-2 to miss out on the elite compe- amazing support.” with a Champions League title when City win with Daniel Green and Michael Kenley tition for a second season running. West Ham eased to a 3-0 win over Southface Chelsea at the weekend. Kevin de Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus and Phil both bagging a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, David Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completThe Blues wasted chances and looked in trouble when Bertrand Traore and Anwar ampton at London Stadium. The Hammers required a draw to guarGabriel Jesus scored in a 5-0 win over Everton PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Foden also scored in a champagne day for ed the rout in a mismatch of a tie. El Ghazi built a two-goal lead. Ben Chilwell antee Europe and Pablo Fornals’ first-half the club.Lions could have scored in the opening pulled a goal back, but in the end, Thomas brace ensured a superb season for David Bamford, who has surprised pundits doubtGuardiola told Sky Sports, “Every title minute of the clash but soon opened the Tuchel’s side had Tottenham to thank for a Moyes’ side. Declan Rice sealed the win ing he could be prolific at this level. Only is nice, this one is different because of the scoring and led 9-0 by half time. top-four spot. Tuchel told BBC Sport, “We late on. Kane, Mo Salah and Bruno Fernandes scorpandemic and the problems that we have Th e Division One team, though out- are lucky to escape today.” Moyes told Sky Sports: “We’re thrilled ing more league goals during the season. all had. That makes it mega special.” Re-classed, battled away to the end. Leicester missed out on the Champions we’re in European competition. We go into The challenge for Leeds now is to keep garding Aguero, he added, “We love him so Lions boss was lost for words at full time League in a thrilling encounter against Tot- the new season trying to play as well in the Bielsa in a bid to consolidate a top-10 place much, he is a special person for all of us. We such was the display from his team who tenham at the King Power Stadium. Premier League as we can, and we’ll try and in the league. cannot replace him.” gave every respect to the opposition. Twice the Foxes led courtesy of Jamie enjoy the European games as well.” He told BT Sport, “I have a lot of gratitude

Aguero told Sky Sports, “I want to say “I’m not really sure there’s anything to Vardy penalties but the visitors equalised Arsenal ended a disappointing campaign for the moments I’ve been here and I’m thanks to my team mates because they have say, we are happy to make it through to the through Harry Kane, whose effort earned with a 2-0 win against Brighton. very grateful. As soon as (my future is) rehelped me a lot, thank you for everything. next round of the cup,” he commented. him the Premier League Golden Boot, and Nicolas Pepe scored both goals. For a solved the club will announce it.” I’m a striker, my target is to score goals so Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors a disastrous Kasper Schmeichel own goal. brief period, with Tottenham losing at Joe Willock scored for a seventh succesI’m so happy because it’s my last game so to against League One outfi t North London The visitors claimed the spoils Leicester, European football appeared on sive game as Newcastle defeated relegated score two goals is fantastic for me.” He add-Raiders. with a Gareth Bale brace late 16-goal Maccabi London Lions the cards but Bale ended that faint hope. Fulham at Craven Cottage. Fabian Schar PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER ed, “When I came here the first title for me Th e Premier side led early in the second on. Leeds United eased to 3-1 win against scored a late penalty to secure the points was the most important, for the club and for half only for Raiders to equalise but struck Both sides will play in the must-win game,” commented Galaxy play- Championship-bound West Brom to for Steve Bruce’s side. me, then Man City started to win more titles so I’m so happy because it’s not easy to be two late goals to book a place in round three of the competition. Europa League next season with West Ham. er-manager Luke Lewis. “We sat back and allowed Oakwood the finish ninth in their first season back in top flight football. Sheffield United have endured a torrid time in their second Premier season. “It was a proper old school performance, 10 years at one club, for me it’s an honour.” Manchester United edged past Wolves Hendon now turn their attentions to the league as they travel to Oakwood A for a Tottenham’s win denied Arsenal a place in the comball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack Marcelo Bielsa has won new friends for the club with their gung-ho attacking style After impressing everyone last season their fate has been sealed for months. Dawe battled and defended for the 90 minutes 2-1 to end the campaign with an unbeaten away record for the first time in the club’s crucial top of the table clash on Sunday (10am). petition. The Foxes will feel sore for a time but of far more with pace. “Both goals came down the right-hand though the team has sharpened up in defence. vid McGoldrick scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Burnley before they return to and took our chances. Experience proved history. Anthony Elanga scored his first goal for Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league leaders last month when they won 2-0, a standing was their FA Cup final success for the first time in side. Leigh crossed the fi rst one into Cohen to fi nish, before slotting home himself. Up Rodrigo, Kalvin to be the winner.” Championship football. So, congratulations to Guardiola and his the Reds, Nelson Semedo matched his victory would move them to within a point the club’s his-to fi rst we go.” all-conquering title winning squad who landmark goal for the hosts before Juan of Hendon with a match in hand. tory which Th e Division Two title race also took now turn their attentions to trying to land Mata secured the win from a penalty just Elsewhere in the latest round of fi xtures, will ultia twist with league leaders Herstwood circumstances,” said delighted Fortune a unique treble in the Champions League one will enjoy.” before half time when referee Mike Dean 10-man North London Galaxy made it a mately Vale going down to a 2-1 defeat at Temple Phillips and boss Simon Linden. final.Vale boss Jacob Emanuel was quick to awarded a penalty after reviewing a VAR three-way title race in the only Division One mark Fortune. Patrick Bamford “We had a number of players out, Re- City are favourites, there is no doubt wish Rebuck well following his injury. decision. clash of the day after defeating Oakwood B. t h i s Faithfold B have played a game more secured the win. buck got injured, so I couldn’t have asked about that, despite Chelsea’s des“First and most importantly, everyone at

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told BT Jamie Murray saw red early on but Galaxy season. than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at The Baggies have a any more from the players. We wish Ben a perate end to the domestic camVale would like to wish the Fortune ‘keeper Sport, “To go a season undefeated away is rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and Ja- Leices North London Raiders Masters. transition period to ne-speedy recovery. paign, in Tuchel they have a a quick recovery, we hope to see him back something to be proud of.” cob Leigh to record an important 2-1 away ter boss Jacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who gotiate, Hal Robson-Kanu “It was a proper old school performance, manager who has guided his on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he Liverpool’s Sadio Mane secured a Cham-win. Brendan scored through leading scorer James Mil- scored a consolation late we battled and defended for the 90 minutes said. team to success over Guardipions League place with a brace in a 2-0 triGalaxy head Redbridge Jewish Care A in Rodgers told letwith his 17th goal of the season. on. and took our chances. Experience proved ola and will look to do so again. As for the defeat, Emanuel commented, umph against Crystal Palace after a season the table by just one point after 10 matches, BBC Sport, Th e result was all the more remarkable The plaudits for now to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will Once the medals have been handed out “It doesn’t matter how big a squad you plagued by injuries. third place Fairlop FC are fi ve points be- “We fought so as Temple were down to 11 players with though belong to Bielsa, enjoy and we hope to build on it in 2019.” all eyes will turn to the European Champihave, you can never account for unavailJurgen Klopp’s side only put themselves hind with two games in hand. hard all season. ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder his team and particularly He added, “Th is win marks 50 years as a onship finals which start next month then ability or injury. Only fi ve of today’s team in with a chance midweek and did not let Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. I always said in the warm up. football club and will be one Nigel Kyte and the Olympic Games in Tokyo before the played in our recent win over FC Team, a the opportunity slip away. “It was a fantastic performance in a you’re judged “Th is was a fantastic win given the everyone associated with the club from day PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCKSergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester Premier League starts again! lack of togetherness and poor individual City were crowed champions

Super sub Gav blows Premier title race open

Hendon pressure the Maccabi defence

PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER Maccabi go close against Hendon

PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER

BY DAVID SAFFER

Hendon United Sports have blown the Premier Division title race wide open after defeating league leaders Maccabi London FC 1-0 at Hadley FC.

HMH head Maccabi by three points after a double header against relegation-bound Faithfold White.

Oakwood are also in the mix after North London Galaxy forfeited their clash.

Hendon’s super sub Gav Noe scored the only goal of a hard-fought clash against Maccabi.

The match was in the balance until the end but eventually the defending champions took the points.

Hendon’s David Garbacz was delighted with the win after a couple of disappointing results.

“We proved today that we aren’t finished quite yet,” he noted. “We were on our game and made it difficult for a top Lions team to get into any rhythm. We defended brilliantly as a team and when the decisive moment came Noe rolled back the years with a superb finish.” Garbacz added, “It was a beautiful feeling to win an important game, hopefully it should set us up for a strong finish to the season.”

Maccabi’s Max Kyte was gracious in defeat. “It was a deserved win. In a game of fine margins, they had the edge.”

HMH scored a hatful of goals against relegation-bound Faithfold that could prove decisive in the run in. Sharpshooter Oscar Wagner scored five goals in both matches.

Wagner bagged a treble in an 8-0 win with Ethan Krell (2), Dom Feldman, Ariel Rahamim and Thomas Prais also hit the target. Wagner was then on song in a 6-0 victory. Krell, Alex Moss and Sam Monjack completed the scoring.

HMH boss Avi Goldberg was thrilled how his side bounced back from a midweek Cyril Anekstein Cup defeat to Maccabi.

“Another match, another Wagner hat trick as we take a key six points to top the league,” he said. “Credit to Faithfold for putting up stout resistance particularly in the first half of the second match.”

HMH are in the box seat but have no game on Sunday. They will look out for results of Maccabi vs Galaxy and Oakwood vs Jewdinese. If results go to form an exciting finale to the league awaits.

North London Raiders eased to a 5-2 win against Jewdinese.

Hertswood Vale lead the way in Division One after a 1-0 win against Temple Fortune.

Vale came into the match knowing a win was essential and a Harry Graham’s header from a Jordan Harris corner secured top spot.

Vale boss Jacob Emmanuel noted, “We weren’t anywhere near the level we should be at. We got away with the points when it very much looked like a draw was on the cards.”

Vale’s victory followed a huge midweek triumph against Club De Chigwell. Hertswood came from 2-0 down to defeat the pre-match league leaders 3-2 with a James Millet hattrick of penalties.

Millet tucked home his first after the CdC keeper saved from the spot, but his other two were clinical.

London Bears are two points adrift after a 7-0 triumph over Paris Saint Jewmain.

The Bears crucially have a match in hand and are a point ahead of CdC in a titanic title and promotion battle. Sharpshooter Zacki Doumou bagged five goals and Sam Martin a brace.

“The league is in our hands but we will have tougher tests in the remaining six games,” said boss James Harpin.

FC Team’s clash with CdC at the weekend was postponed just before kick off due to a pitch being available. The decision was particularly tough on the Essex side who made an early start to fulfil the fixture.

Brook Farm Rovers came out on top 2-0 at Faithfold Green.

Stoke Salmon lead the Division Two table after FC East London Bees forfeited their clash.

But NWL Azzurri are back in the title race after thumping Redbridge Jewish Care 8-0.

Zak Jackson hit a hat-trick, Ollie Miracco, Danny Miracco, Josh Levi, Ben Rosen and Josh Sarna-Star also scored.

“We controlled the game, it was another top class performance from every Azzurri player,” noted Spencer Saffer.

West Hendon Wallabies picked up another win with an impressive 4-1 win against SPEC.

Cameron Hough, Arian Osmaniq, Benjy Harta and Marcus Godfrey scored for the Wallabies who have grown into the season. Ricky Lawrence scored a consolation for the visitors.

Wallabies boss Gad J. Harari, commented, “A brilliant performance from our team, we controlled almost the entire game. SPEC lost their heads at 3-1. “

Hampstead Ducks defeated Straw Hat Pirates by 4-1 at home.

MJSL update

Haroldeans are three points from clinching the Manchester Jewish Soccer League title after thumping closest rivals Manchester Maccabi 3rd 9-0 at Brooklands.

Marley Rubens scored four goals for the Merseysiders who all but sealed the title. Adam Shiffman and Nathan di Ginaccio bagged a brace apiece and Jack Bookey got his name on the scoresheet.

Jewventus defeated Broughton Park Rangers 3-0 at Frederick Road. Shimi Moses scored twice and hit the woodwork, Jack Isaacs sealed the win.

United penalty heartache in final

Manchester United suffered Europa League final heartache last night when they lost to underdogs Villareal 11-10 on penalties in Gdansk, Poland last night.

Reds keeper David de Gea missed the crucial spot kick after his opposite number Geronimo Rulli had edged the Spaniards side ahead for a dramatic victory.

A poor game saw Gerard Moreno open the scoring on 29 minutes before Edinson Cavani equalised early in the second half for United.

Neither side could find a way past resolute defences as the game finished 1-1 after extra time.

For Ole Gunnar Solksjaer a first trophy as manager still eludes him. United finished runners up in the Premier League and have qualified for the Champions League but this result is a huge blow.

Villarreal had never won a major honour. Manager Unai Emery has won this competition for a fourth time so his team play in the Champions League next season.