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ble of.” Raiders joint-manager Jake Yudelowitz reflected on “a disappointing performance” and lamented the fact his team “never got going”. the three points, after a disappointing few weeks. It was a very high-intensity contest until we scored our third goal, at which point the sting was taken out of the game.” joint-manager Emanuel. “Once again we’ve had to come from behind to win. Don’t get me wrong, it makes for a better game. But I’d much rather the boys won 1-0 every week.” SPEC Ricky Lawrence expressed frustration and said: “It was a really good game but one that, again, we’ve come away from emptyhanded. In fairness, Vale’s third goal was a great finish and worthy of winning any game. We’ll attempt to stop the rot against Faithfold B on Sunday.”
SNOOKER EDEN Sharav has reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the first time at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
In the semi-finals, the promising Israeli made it difficult for Judd Trump before losing by 6-3. Sharav collected £20,000 in prize money and can expect to rise from his current standing of 77th in the world. Born in Israel, Sharav, 26, was raised in Scotland after his parents divorced. However, despite spending most of his life in Alloa, he elected to represent Israel, where his father still lives, on the professional tournament circuit.
Snooker is increasing in popularity in Israel, with Shachar Ruberg also competing on the circuit.