WEEK 31 REVIEW: Round-up of all the EAL league and cup action from the weekend

SENIOR DIVISION CUP

It was semi-final action in midweek, beginning on Tuesday night as a single Lucas Verdant goal was enough to send Woodford Town Reserves through in 1-0 success against county finalists, Frenford Development.

At Noak Hill on Wednesday, FC Petrocub London came from behind to Scott Durojaiye’s header for Kulture to level through Nicolai Gutu late on, making it 1-1. A shootout was therefore needed and it was Petrocub holding their nerve to fire themselves to the final.

SENIOR DIVISION

On Friday evening, Lymore Gardens were in winning form at Oakside, edging a close game with Walthamstow Reserves. Richie Dorcas and Dylan Roberts were both on the scoresheet for Lymore to keep up the pressure at the top.

Over at Coles Park, it was third versus fourth with Haringey Borough Under 23s taking on CSM London. There was little to separate the teams by the end of the game which ended at 1-1, Michael Payne netting for CSM and Sertan Kirman for the hosts.

On Saturday, Frenford Development broke back into the top four after a 6-1 win at Waltham Forest Borough. Tyler Shillingford scored a hat-trick, Bilal Hussain two and Keenan Gravillis one, Andrew Rowe netting Borough’s consolation at Parsloes Park.

Woodford Town Reserves continued their good form and climb into eighth spot following a 1-0 away win against Kulture in north London. Arthur Massingham came off the bench to score the game’s only goal for the cup finalists.

At The Drive, Chadwell Heath Spartans were looking to continue their recent form against an Ongar Town side sitting just above them. Spartans were 2-1 winners in this one with Peter Adeleye and Thomas Callagher netting to overcome Scout Bown’s effort.

Fairlop Rovers earned themselves another valuable point in their hunt to beat the drop, sharing the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw against FC Petrocub London at Noak Hill. Rovers sit eleventh after that result, nine points clear of the drop zone.

PREMIER DIVISION CUP

It was semi-final day in the Premier Division Cup as Sporting Bengal United Reserves faced up to east division’s Dagenham United. Chris Mascall struck for United but Bengal goals from Umar Abdullah and Emmanuel Olasehinde put their team through to the final, 2-1.

PREMIER DIVISION EAST

The big result in the east division saw Greengate District find their straps in front of goal to beat Barkingside Reserves 15-1. Ruben Silva struck seven goals, Lua Silva added four, Melih Saglam, Jorge Agostinho, Olu Akinola and Dimitrios Kapsokostas the others.

There was a seven-goal thriller at Lakeside where Romford Town Flyers were victorious against FC Baresi Reserves, 4-3. Thomas Makhan’s brace along with Bradley Mott and Rhys Ofori goals set them up with Jesse Eyike, Aaron Craig and James Rufus netting in consolation.

Over in Hainault, Something From Nothing were up against Redbridge Community with the visitors taking the win in a 4-2 scoreline with Henry Asare, Melanijus Butkus, Peter Oyetunji and Ebenezer Fasoranti scoring for them.

Inter Newbury earned themselves win number six this season, netting all three points in a narrow 3-2 win away against Waltham Abbey A. Fuad Ibrahim struck twice and Muhammed Seif once for Inter in the win.

PREMIER DIVISION WEST

There were plenty of goals in the West division where Unitey racked up seven in their 7-1 home success against Priory Park Rangers in Loughton. Hat-tricks from Jai Perkins and Ahmed Dousa paved the way with Ameer Mursal adding the other.

Over at Peter May, North East Lions moved up into third place as they netted a 3-1 home win against Vallance. Brady Landu struck for the visitors but Lions goals from Michael Boateng, Shawndruwel Adelina and Kyan Rostoks meant their side took the points.

The Flanders derby between London Cranes and Stratford East saw attack certainly dominating defence in a 5-5 scoreline. Rashid Nsubuga scored three, Geremi Bamwine and Mathius Sendawula one each for Cranes while Jervais Kpeto’s double, Ayomide Lemoshe and Joseph-Rene Opoku struck for Stratford.

DIVISION ONE

Condor secured a vital win in the race for the title in Division One as they took all three points against second placed Old Esthameians, 6-2 the final scoreline. Darius Darie’s five goals were pivotal, Liviu Tihon netting the other.

There were five goals in the game between Freetown and Lymore Gardens Under 23s from Dagenham, Freetown’s 3-2 defeat here seeing them relegated despite a couple of David Saffa efforts.

West Essex Reserves moved into fifth spot following the weekend’s results, leaping above opponents Leyton City following a 2-1 win at Wadham Lodge. Sterlange Nzeze struck once again for City but that proved not quite enough.

DIVISION TWO

Old Parkonians A warmed up for their upcoming county final next weekend with a 4-1 away victory against Haringey United. Burt Cardy, Billy Mason, Jourdane DeCourcy-Nolan and Charlie Fiander all netted to record a seventh league win.

CSM London Under 23s earned a valuable point in their home fixture with Old Barkabbeyans Reserves, 1-1 the final scoreline in Newbury Park. Tunji Ebun-Cole netted the Barks goal who continue their promotion push.

Over in Dagenham, Chadwell Heath Spartans Reserves stay third after earning themselves a 2-0 away win against Saint City Reserves. Niall Bennett and Jesse Udaigwe both found the back of the net for the visitors.

DIVISION THREE

It’s congratulations to IONA Wheels who wrapped up the first league title on Saturday following four points in their double header against Beckton Sporting Club. Luke Fearne and Sean Archer goals helped them win 2-0 in game one before a 1-1 draw in the second, aided by Joshue Gibbins’ opener.

Chingford Harriers remain in second spot, taking all three points in a 6-3 away win against Redbridge Community Reserves. Connor Bailey (2), Stephen Duberry, Andrew Bowring, Huai-Ginn Oliver and Darnell Lamothe all struck with Elsio Monteiro scoring two and Ilyaas Antoine one in reply.

Changing Lives though still have promotion in their own hands and racked up another win of their own after a solid 4-0 away victory against Just Play. Agoro Fuad netted two with Oumar Diambo and Ussri Badawi adding the others.