WEEK 9 REVIEW: Round-up of all the Corinthian League action from the weekend

CORINTHIAN CUP

The second round tie in the Corinthian Cup saw a heavy-weight clash between Yeni Bogazici and Baiteze Squad where it was the former progressing in a 3-2 win, despite Baiteze goals from Romeo Mudhar-Hedley and Jordy Mumbiny.

DIVISION ONE

In Division One, it was a win on the road for East London Ballers as they were in action in Hainault, taking on Singh Sabha Barking. Indervir Virdi struck for the hosts but David Sangolo’s double plus efforts from Rachid Gomes and Almane Ly Athie saw Ballers win this one 4-1.

Also in Hainault, there was a home fixture for the reigning champions as AC Milano were taking on Turon United with the latter going search of maiden points. It was the hosts who were in fine form however, netting a 10-0 win.

DIVISION TWO

There was a classic in Division Two where East London Ballers Reserves picked up a 6-4 success against Prospect Protégé. Mahmoud Yagob (2), Iyaad Bhatti, Husnain Ahmed, Mahamadou Camara and Ojukwu Chibueze all netted with Archie Kieran (2), Patrick Kizito and Harry Glenister firing in reply.

DIVISION THREE

The early season battle goes on at the top of Division Three where Newbury Drive lead on goal difference, aided by Sunday’s 4-0 home win over Condor Under 23s helped by goals from Jamie Kent, Joseph Clarke, Graham Bryan and Jack Newbury-Neale.

Second placed East Park Rovers were held to a score draw as they ended 1-1 in their game with Manford Way Reserves, Manford securing that important point following Flynn Toye’s strike.

That result enabled Rainham Working Mens Club to cup the gap on the leading pack but they had to battle to overcome Ping City Phoenixes in a 3-2 scoreline as Billy Broadbridge, Josh Dosad and Dillon Anderson goals overcame Ryan Radley and Jack Flood efforts.

There were six goals in the game from east London where it was the hosts, Stone Town, who secured three points in a 4-2 win against Euro Stars with Kalum Bowers, Sabri Cherfaoui, Zein Ali and Hamoud Salum all on the scoresheet.

DIVISION FOUR

Leaders, Redbridge Athletic, suffered a second reverse of the season as they were beaten 3-1 by Chingford Athletic in a local derby with Andre Graham scoring two and James Webster one, overcoming Muhammed Camara’s goal for the hosts.

It ended all square in the other game from the division where Warren United finished 2-2 at home against Valence United at Hainault Rec. Oliver Regan’s double was equalled by Valance goals from Michael O’Brien and Jahsiah Weekes.

DIVISION FIVE

The goals were flying in at Douglas Eyre on Sunday where Young Royals earned themselves an exciting 7-4 home win against Highams Park, despite visitor goals from David Harris (2), Ben East and Anthony Georgiou.

It was a return to winning ways for Ace Athletics at the weekend as their trip to Rainham Working Mens Club Reserves proved a fruitful one with Riley Boyce and Thomas Mason goals earning a 2-1 victory, James Wall striking the hosts’ consolation goal.

The divisional leaders, Lonsdale, were held to a score draw away at Valence United Reserves as Isaac Maliliiah and Keenan Mitchell goals ensured it ended 2-2, Emanuel Ntoi scoring both for Lonsdale.

The two teams couldn’t be separated in the clash from Hainault Rec where United Amateurs secured a good point in a 1-1 draw against second placed Eastside Athletic with Destiny Oduh’s goal matched by Mason Active’s effort for Eastside.

DIVISION SIX

In Division Six, the big result of the day came from Walthamstow where United Amateurs Reserves inflicted a first defeat of the season on leaders, Ridgeway Rovers, as Milan Ramgeet and Ahmed Toure goals overcome Sudays Ali’ effort in a 3-2 result.

That result enabled Barkingside to move level on points at the top as they recorded a 3-1 home win over Rush Green Rangers at Parsloes Park, despite an Alfred Rayner goal from the visitors.

Emerson & Upminster sit third and just a couple of points off the top themselves, helped by their 4-2 win on the road at Hainault Athletic as Charlie Monaghan’s hat-trick and a Bradley Clarke goal overcame Luke Sutcliff and Asaph Lomena goals.

It ended all square in the game from Forest Row where Highams Park Rangers finished 2-2 with Forest Albion. Carl White and Simeone Hurley both netted for Rangers while Beau Tatchell and Jared Agyapong efforts for Albion levelled it up.

COUNTY CUP

There was a victory in the Essex Sunday Junior Trophy for Romford Bullsharks who tasted victory at the second attempt against Thurrock Titans, 2-1 winners on the day and through to round two.

CHARITY CUP

In the West Essex Cup, FC Galaxy were in home in local derby action against May & Baker EC for their first round action where it was the former walking away 2-1 winners on the day to confirm a quarter-final berth.

Another tightly fought contest was witnessed at Harris Academy where East End United were attempting to reverse their fortunes against Manford Way. It was a close affair settled by the odd goal, with Manford through to the last eight on the back of a 3-2 win.

Over in Dagenham, the third tie saw a nine-goal contest as two Division Two sides went head-to-head with Gants Hill the side leaving the happier as they beat Barking & Dagenham Wanderers in a 6-3 scoreline.

In the West Essex Trophy, JK Silvertown Reserves made the short trip along Forest Road to take on Romhill in the first round of the competition and edged a tight game in a 3-2 scoreline to secure a place in the quarter-finals.