Isaacs keeps Norstar’s dream alive
A late strike from supersub Sam Isaacs helped Norstar A keep alive their promotion hopes following a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Woodford Wanderers in Division One.
The signs looked ominous for Norstar as goals from Woodford’s Mitch Hahn, Darryl Green and Harrison Midda left their promotion dreams in tatters, but they hit back in style with Simon Perlmutter, Josh Pistol and Jeremy Elster boosting their chances of taking the runners-up spot.
Peters was understandably pleased with the result: “What a great way to end a fantastic season,” he said. “Whether we finish second or third we’ve had a great time, played some awesome football and shown we’ve got the quality to match any team in the division – having done the double over champions Oakwood.
Now Peters must wait to see the outcome of Sunday’s clash between Brixton A and Redbridge B. A draw would mean that Norstar go up. However, victory for Brixton would see them snatch second place. He said: “If Redbridge can do us a favour we’ll help fund their end-ofseason party.”
Faithfold manager Zuriel Solomon believes his team can challenge for silverware next season after they ended Redbridge Jewish Care A’s hopes of retaining the title with a 4-2 victory.
Strikes from captain Alex Levack, Daryl Phillips, Simon Lawrence and Alex Kaye lifted the Superhoops into fourth position. Daniel Orgel and Steve Summers replied for RJC.
Solomon said: “I was really pleased with the performance. Everyone worked hard and it bodes well for next season.”
Brady Maccabi A warmed-up for Sunday’s JC Cyril Anekstein Cup final with a 1-1 draw against FC Team A. Josh Hershman struck for Brady with FC Team’s goal coming through James Korn.
A strike from Ben David could not save Faithfold C from relegation as they drew 1-1 against London Maccabi
in Division Two. Jonny Cutter replied.
Craig Sandford boosted his hopes of winning the JC MSFL Golden Boot with both goals as newly-crowned champions overcame
2-0 in Division
earned a credible 2-2 draw against Division Four champions Brady B. James Sandrove and Darren Russell netted for Raiders. Skipper James Joseph and Reiss Mogilner were on target for Brady.
SPEC FC cemented third place with Daniel Pike, Ashley Lawrence, Marc Hecht and Craig Cohen on target in the 4-0 demolition of Temple Fortune B. Three.
Israeli hotshot Assi Avital maintained his excellent run of form with a hat-trick as UJIA beat Shirley Park 3-1. Stefan Benfredj grabbed a consolation.
North London Raiders C