Ruthless Redbridge pull clear
FC. Richard Salmon and James Korn added the gloss.
“We bossed the game and never really looked in danger,” said FC Team boss Mitch Young.
Jamie Jackson (2), James Gershfield and James Gold earned Maccabi London Lions A a 4-1 success over Camden Park. Jake Saunders replied.
A deadly double from David Woolmanhelped OakwoodB rekindle their promotion challenge with a 2-1 win over Division One leaders Lions B. Oaks manager Jason Stein said: “We were excellent at times and the back four did an unbelievable job.”
Lions boss Sam Marchant commented: “Oakwood were extremely well-organised and tough to break down. I can’t make excuses for today, we weren’t at the races.”
Oliver Sade registered his second consecutive hat-trick as Finchley City climbed into the top four with a 6-0 triumph over Brixton Old Boys. Shim Bensoor, Daniel Polak and Alon Pinhas sealed the points.
Finchley’s Joel Holder commented: “Our finishing over the last few weeks has been impressive whilst back-toback clean sheets for the first time this season is also extremely encouraging.”
Sam Deaner and Jonah Gordon-Boyd guided Athletic Bilbaum to their first victory of the season as they edged past
2-1. Recent arrival Jack Robert (2), Jake Gilbert, Will Ufland and Lewis Blitz steered North London Raiders B to the top of the division following a 5-1 mauling of Hendon B.
NLR joint-manager Zack Gothelf believes the triumph has set the team up for a crucial month. He said: “With important matches coming up against two title rivals and the chance to play a side from the division above, it was vital we picked up maximum points.
“But the manner of the victory was even more important. We’re playing some seriously attractive football at the moment and we’re getting the rewards. The players look confident and there’s a great buzz around the team.”
L’Equipe opened a six-point lead in Division Two after strikes from Max Martin, Jonny Kay, Grant Bates, Mark Smith and James Mandell cemented a 5-1 win over Mill Hill Dons.
Boss Nick Stern said: “We turned up with the right attitude, right commitment and then sprinkled in some attacking beauty, and came away with another huge three points.”
goal machine Richard Fogelman (2) made it 20 goals for the season as Faithfold B drew 2-2 against Raiders C. Nick Haringman and Dan Tan ensured a share of the points for NLR.
Faithfold co-boss David Garson said: “Our undefeated run in the league dates back to September 25 and speaks volumes. We now go into games expecting to win as we are good enough to beat any team in the division.”
Avi Markiewicz believes RC UK FC are “back in the groove” after his brace helped them edge past FC Team B.
Simon Linden says he was “happy with a point from a tough away game” as Temple Fortune drew 2-2 against Redbridge C. Goals from Adam Lenz and Jordan Sharifian were cancelled out by Barry Green and Oli Hambling.