WEEK 13 REVIEW: Round-up of all the EAL league & cup action from the weekend

FENTON TROPHY

Barking Blues booked their place in the next round with a convincing 3-0 victory over Thameside Athletic. Jonathan Wallace was in outstanding form, scoring all three goals to claim a superb hat-trick.

Sich London were involved in one of the closest ties of the round, eventually overcoming Bealonians Reserves 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller. Vitalii Kyrychenko scored twice, with Oleksandr Stus, Sviatoslav Hura and Vladyslav Kovtash also finding the net.

Chadwell Heath Spartans Reserves progressed after beating Chigwell 5-3. Sultan Agunbiade scored a hat-trick, with Jaeden Addo and Stephano Holness completing the scoring, overcoming Chigwell goals from Jude Pushkin, Dylan Sugarman and Daniel Gillary.

Chingford Harriers edged past the higher-ranked Old Barkabbeyans Reserves 2-1, with Andrew Bowring and William Akins finding the net to defeat the Division One high-flyers. Ben Emerson-Thornton replied for Old Barkabbeyans.

Eastside Foundation also progressed into the next round following a 4-2 victory over St Portland Sau. Marteen Usman scored twice, with Kayli Kalegmire and Nana Amponsah-Berchie adding the other goals.

Get Rich Together and Ekota produced one of the tighter matches of the round, with Ekota eventually progressing following a penalty shootout. The sides could not be separated after a goalless 90 minutes, with the shootout finishing 9-8.

Redbridge Under 23s secured a 3-1 victory away to a Loughton Town from two levels higher, for whom Tom Osmond was on target. Redbridge's cup progress adds to an encouraging campaign, with the side currently fifth in Division Three.

Old Parkonians Reserves defeated Jays 2-0 in one of the day’s all Division Two cup clashes, with Aaron Campbell and Billy Lewthwaite finding the net for the hosts to put their side through to the third round.

Saint City Reserves also made safe passage into the last sixteen with a 2-0 away victory against Romford Town Flyers B. Ateini Mudhir and Uchenna Valentine Ezeoke were the goalscorers on the day for their side.

Barking Development completed the round's league-side action with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Romford Town Flyers Reserves, adding another impressive result to their Division One East campaign.

SENIOR DIVISION

There were two Senior Division fixtures across the reporting period, beginning on Friday evening when FC Petrocub London travelled to Ongar Town. Petrocub returned home with all three points following a 2-1 victory. Magnus Amasiatu Jr scored Ongar's goal, but the hosts were unable to prevent the visitors from taking the points.

Saturday saw Newham Wanderers and Vallance share the spoils in a 2-2 draw. George Young and Sergio Mata were listed among Newham's goalscorers, to help their side record a point.

PREMIER DIVISION (EAST)

Romford Town Flyers continued their outstanding start to the season with a 4-2 away victory against Redbridge Reserves. Jahvann Menzie was in devastating form, scoring a hat-trick, while Liam Snellin added the other goal as the Flyers extended their winning run to eight league matches.

AS Rapid Londra maintained their position among the leading sides with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Athletico Redbridge. Andi Hotoi helped himself to two goals, with Teodor Albu also finding the net. Jeff Appiah and Owen Llewellyn replied for Athletico, but Rapid held on to secure all three points.

Kit Out London also enjoyed an excellent afternoon, recording a convincing 5-1 victory over APSA. Charles Ariwa, Elion Kadishani, Rayan Alhejri, Kyriece Hall-Bailey and Marcos Rocha were among the goalscorers.

Old Esthameians and Something From Nothing played out a 1-1 draw, with neither side able to find a winner in Barkingside, remaining sat as the bottom two sides following the contest.

PREMIER DIVISION (WEST)

North East Lions produced one of the weekend's most impressive performances, defeating Waltham Athletic Sporting Club 6-2. Bruno Menezes was the star of the show with a superb hat-trick, while Dylan Mohammad scored twice and Charles Akingbade completed the scoring. Ridwan Mahamodali replied with both goals for Waltham Athletic.

Unitey were also in outstanding form, recording an emphatic 8-1 victory over Ocean Pacific. Khadir Elyas led the way with a hat-trick, while Nathan Lupumba, Depton Yakini, Omar Sabir, Jai Perkins and Yonathan Petros also got on the scoresheet.

Priory Park Rangers continued their excellent campaign with a 4-1 away victory against FC Baresi Reserves. Darren Kemoi was in particularly impressive form, scoring all three of his side's goals to claim a hat-trick.

Jolof Sports and ACE 05 shared six goals in an entertaining 3-3 draw. Joshua Adu scored twice for ACE 05, with Ruben Carvalho adding the other goal. The match information did not contain Jolof's submitted team sheet, so their individual goalscorers could not be independently verified.

Hackney Wanderers completed the division's programme with a 3-2 away victory against Royal Forest in Loughton. Kevin Ngimbi scored twice, with Toby Bloomfield adding the other goal.

DIVISION ONE (EAST)

There was just one league fixture in Division One East, with London East and Frenford Development sharing the points in a 1-1 draw. Fiaz Akhtar was the confirmed goalscorer for Frenford Development to aid his side to take a point from the fixture.

DIVISION ONE (WEST)

CSM London Under 23s produced a convincing 4-0 victory over UK Moldova to strengthen their position among the leading sides. The result saw CSM move up into third place, securing their fourth league win of the campaign.

Elite Energy also picked up an important three points, beating Leyton City 4-2 in a six-goal encounter to continue their winning run from recent weeks, a making it four wins from nine so far.

IBF London Under 23s completed the division's programme with a 2-1 away victory against London Cranes. Hakim Kolo scored for the hosts, but Binyaamin Sufi and Philip Coker found the net for IBF to secure the win.

DIVISION TWO

Kulture Under 21s continued their impressive campaign with a commanding 6-1 victory away to Lymore Gardens Under 23s. Amara Yateh was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick, while Altan Aydin, Angel Limeira and Kyrell John also found the net.

Newhall Rangers enjoyed a comfortable afternoon against Haringey United, recording a 4-0 victory. James Keys-Kidd scored twice, with Abdisalam Ali and Albie Tyler also on target.

Glendale picked up a valuable away victory, coming from behind to score three and secure a late victory over Skyline, 3-2. Emmanuel Ejembi scored twice, with Taps Mashiri adding the other goal in between.

Buckhurst Way completed the division's programme with a convincing 6-1 victory away to Thurrock Thameside, a result which continues a strong start for the promoted side who sit second in the standings.

DIVISION THREE

The biggest scoreline of the weekend came in Division Three, where London Academics delivered a stunning 9-0 victory over Freetown. Jordan Dixon-Walker led the way with a hat-trick, while Abdallah Hemdam scored twice. Archangelo Burton, Chrys Tiama, Labron Philip and Terril Blake-Alleyne also found the net to complete an outstanding team performance.

Millwall Albion were also in excellent form, recording a 7-1 victory over Cobra. Todd Bolger scored Cobra's consolation, but Millwall's seven-goal haul ensured they collected all three points. Millwall now sit fourth with sixteen points, just two behind the leaders, and continue to climb the table.

Imope completed the league programme with a 3-0 victory over East London Ballers Under 19s. Jima Nuri scored twice, with Adam Abdelaziz adding the other goal. The victory takes Imope onto sixteen points and sixth place, while East London Ballers remain at the foot of the table with one point.

ESSEX PREMIER CUP

There were plenty of EAL clubs involved in the Essex Premier Cup, with some impressive results against opposition from outside the league.

Waltham Forest Borough started their cup campaign with a 1-0 away victory over Old Chelmsfordians. Their opponents were an established Essex Olympian League Premier Division side, making this a valuable result.

CSM London also progressed with a 2-1 away victory over Holland Under 23s after a long trek up to the north of the county, continuing a productive period for the club, who are also challenging near the top of the league.

Old Barkabbeyans enjoyed an excellent afternoon, recording a convincing 4-1 victory against external opposition, Rayleigh Town Reserves, to book their place in the next round and enjoying their trip back home.

Greengate District edged their way past Olympian League side Sungate, scoring the game’s only goal in a 1-0 win to put them through into the hat for the third round of the competition.

Condor were involved in one of the round's most entertaining encounters, eventually overcoming Senior Division side, Fairlop Rovers, 4-3 in an all-EAL contest to continue their form.

There was another cupset at Robert Clack Leisure Centre where Premier Division side, Dagenham United, combined with top flight Barkingside to produce a closely fought tie, with Dagenham eventually winning 4-3 after extra time to progress.

Chadwell Heath Spartans enjoyed an excellent, goal-filled afternoon in their tie from east London, defeating East London Phoenix 7-2 to ensure themselves of a place in the third round next month.

It was also a winning afternoon for Frenford Reserves who also progressed through safely with a 4-1 victory over Essex & Suffolk Border League side, Roman Rovers, in their tie at The Drive.

Kulture produced one of the more dramatic games of the round, drawing 2-2 with a Great Bentley side who had made the long journey down to E17, before the hosts won the penalty shootout 5-4.

On an adjoining pitch at Wadham Lodge, fellow Senior Division side, Ryan, enjoyed a comfortable afternoon, recording a 4-0 victory over White Notley, another Essex & Suffolk Border League top flight side who had travelled into the capital.

There were also defeats for several EAL clubs. Bakers693 went down 2-1 away to Clacton Regent, while AFC Newbury lost 4-2 against AFC Pegasus Colchester Reserves, both opponents competing in the Essex & Suffolk Border League Premier Division.

Saint City were narrowly beaten 1-0 by a lower ranked side as they exited at the hands of May & Baker EC A, the Olympian side scoring the game’s only goal to continue a rich vein of cup form against EAL sides.

Onyx also exited the competition at the second round stage  following a 7-2 defeat away to Barnston, returning home empty handied down the M11 as the hosts were in fine scoring form in north Essex.

Old Parkonians were unable to progress, losing 2-0 away to a Catholic United side with a prestigious record in the top county competition, the hosts scoring both goals in the game at Len Forge.

LONDON SENIOR TROPHY

Wednesday evening's fixture saw Sporting Bengal United Reserves beaten 2-1 by Cannons Wood, their opponents from a level higher in Division One South of the Eastern Counties League, making this a challenging but closely fought contest.

There was further cup action in the London Senior Trophy on Saturday evening where Sporting Hackney pulled off one of their biggest results in recent times, progressing after a 2-1 victory over an FC Baresi sat two divisions above them in the Eastern Counties League.

OLD BOYS SENIOR CUP

Bealonians enjoyed an excellent away performance, defeating Old Radleians 4-1 to secure their place in the next round as they can now look forward to discovering their next opponents in the competition.

AFA JUNIOR CUP 

Concord United were unable to progress in the AFA Junior Cup, losing 5-1 away to Chattan. It was a difficult afternoon for Concord, who will now turn their attention back to their Division One West campaign.