Hendon win top-of-the-table clash to open up six-point lead

“None the less we play what’s in front of us and it was a fairly routine win that extends the lead at the top. We no face Oakwood twice within the next month and that could have a huge say in the remainder of the season.”

Faithfold player-manager Avi Markiewicz told jewishnews.co.uk: “Last night at 12am we had nine men. I genuinely thought I was going to have to call the game off. Thankfully with a bunch of phone calls we managed to get 11 men and a big thanks to those that stepped up last minute.“With so many first teamers missing this was always going to be difficult. First half we defended resolutely, we restricted Hendon to possession but no more than that really. Five minutes before the break they got the breakthrough with a nice through ball and finish.

“In the second half we continued to defend well and again they had limited chances. With about 10 minutes to go we really started to go for it and were desperately unlucky to see a shot hit the bar and the following goal mouth scramble, not get a goal.

“We felt we could nick a point but as we pushed we were left more open. Nevertheless their second we felt was unjust. A nicely placed shot but nevertheless close to the keeper was obstructed by a player clearly offside that jumped over the ball and blatantly put the keeper off killed the game. As we pushed for a goal they found a third in the dying minutes with some neat passing.

“They were worth the win and played well however I was very pleased with my men out there today. We worked really hard and were up against it from the start. We matched the best team in Jewish football in game plan for 85 minutes and the lads did themselves proud.”

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LOS CAMDEN A 0 HMH 0
A rarity in Jewish football – a goalless draw – saw both sides have to settle for a share of the spoils.

HMH manager Avi Goldberg told jewishnews.co.uk: “Today was a feisty but drab affair as both teams saw out 0-0 draw on a tight school kids pitch. We had two goals from Ethan Krell, both chalked off for offside one either side of half-time and Alex Moss hit the bar in the first half, but they had a few chances as well, particularly in the second half and hit the post.”

Camden manager Stirling Kay said: “I’m left praising the lads again, we had many notable absentees prior to kick off and we lost two experienced squad members in Tiano and Gilbery to injury in the first half. The lads were able to get stuck in and defend solidly like we have all season. With the chances we created especially in the second half I’m upset we couldn’t get another late winner but take nothing away from HMH who had chances of their own in the first half and have proven they are tough competition to everyone in the league.

“I’d like to applaud my defence who were strong today as well Guy Fenton stepping into midfield for the absent Johaan and Sacha who had a terrific game. Unluckily for them Matt Perlmann stepped up for his first A team appearance at right back and had a terrific game earning my MOTM award. We remain unbeaten since the opening day of the season and I’m excited to get the lads in to training to make sure we can continue our momentum into next weeks fixture.”

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DIVISION ONE:
LATEST STANDINGS:

LOS CAMDEN B 3 BAYERN MINCHA 2
The hosts claimed a much-needed win as they edged this five-goal thriller.

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NORTH LONDON RAIDERS A 0 NORTH LONDON GALAXY 2
Galaxy kept its title challenge on track, with this routine win, which leaves the club’s Raiders side perilously close to the bottom.

Josh Shack and Josh Cohen scored for the victors, with player-manager Luke Lewis telling jewishnews.co.uk: “With big games happening around the league the boys knew today was vital we showed what we are about.

“From minute one the boys got their foot on the ball controlled the tempo of the game. The first half was all Galaxy with five/six chances however, we failed to really test the Raiders keeper.

“In the second half they showed some fight, but we were too much for them. Some lovely interplay between Jack Mattey and Josh Shack created some space for Shack to shoot edge of the box – the ball nestled into the bottom corner with Shack scoring his first goal for the club.

“After the goal the boys didn’t stop playing one-two touch football and it was too much for the Raiders defence, and it wasn’t long before Josh Cohen was played through on goal to slot home with his left foot.

“From then on was cruise control with a couple small chances for Raiders. The boys held on for a clean sheet and all three points – a fantastic attitude from everyone involved showing the league what we are capable of.”

Raiders manager Jake Yudelowitz told jewishnews.co.uk: “A disappointing performance from everyone involved. Galaxy played well to be fair but we never got going.”

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OAKWOOD B 1 JEWDINESE 2
Jewdinese moved to within six points of top spot – with a game in hand, as Zac Brin was among the scorers in this win.

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REDBRIDGE JEWISH CARE A 1 FAIRLOP FC 1
The two teams at the top couldn’t be separated, meaning Redbridge maintain its four-point gap, albeit having played two games more.

Dean Ben Yosef scored for the hosts, with player-manager Sam Rank telling jewishnews.co.uk: “With a draw today, it just means the return fixture will end up being a title game, and with a few returning superstars this will give us the edge and the title.

“Once again the attitude, shown and displayed by my boys was spot on. This will keep us where we want to be in our objective of winning the title.

“It was a pleasing point, no pitch invasions – and most importantly the game was played in the right manner and handled superbly by David Lazurus.”

Bradley Gayer scored for Fairlop, for whom manager Aaron Dias told jewishnews.co.uk: “First of all, I’d like to say what a great advert that was for Jewish football. One good side and Redbridge going toe-to-toe for 90 minutes. Not one ounce of trouble.

“We totally dominated the game. Our goalkeeper didn’t have a single save to make, whilst we hit the post bar and tested their keeper on several occasions.

“The fact that our boys came off with their heads down shows how far we’ve come. Disappointed with a draw against our our closest challenger.

“Redbridge will know they are lucky to come away with a draw and had we been more clinical in the first half, it would have been a cricket score.

“Next time we play them it won’t matter as we will have won the league by then but I’m more confident than ever that we will get the derby win we deserved today.

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DIVISION TWO:
LATEST STANDINGS:

FAITHFOLD B 4 NORTH LONDON RAIDERS MASTERS 1
Faithfold maintained its title challenge as two goals from Motty Korman helped it to another three points.

Lolu Hibbert and an own goal sealed the win, with manager Doron Shooter telling jewishnews.co.uk: “I’m very happy with the three points, after a disappointing few weeks.

“The game was played at a very high intensity until we scored our 3rd goal at which point the sting was taken out of the game. We look forward to next weeks game against SPEC now.”

Raiders manager James Cartmell told jewishnews.co.uk: “We lost to a good Faithfold B side, though I would say the scoreline slightly flattered. It was a competitive first half with our attacking formation, led chiefly by the Miracco twins and Field brothers, paying off. Indeed, while we trailing 2-1 at halftime, we were in the game and our goal through Ollie Miracco was fair reward.

“However, the second half was a different story and we were undone by one or two things not going our way. We eventually succumbed 4–1 having played much of the half with 10 players. It was disappointing, and frustrating, however the better team ultimately won.”

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FAITHFOLD C 1 TEMPLE FORTUNE 5
Fortune claimed a much-needed three points – and they did it with five different goalscorers.

Simon Cohen, Gab Stone, Danny Sherman, Jacob Kalms and Max Martin all getting on the scoresheet.

Manager Simon Linden told jewishnews.co.uk: “I’m very pleased to get the three points in the bag, hopefully we can get a run going before the turn of the year.