SHONN TROPHY GROUP A
LEEDS MACCABI 5 MANCHESTER MACCABI YELLOW 2
Leeds Maccabi maintained their treble charge after suriving a scare against Maccabi Manchester Yellow in the Shonn Trophy.
The MJSL leaders kicked off their Group A campaign with a 5-2 win, largely thanks to Richard Black's hat-trick.
But it didn't tell the full story as the Yorkshire side only eased home in the final quarter.
Jonny Goldstone and Nick Vale were also on target for Leeds, who face Haroldeans on Sunday for the right end their campaign a group winners.
Leeds boss Daniel Kristall said: "We didn't turn up for large stages and that nearly cost up. You can't afford to do that as no side will just give you a win. You have to earn one.
"They pegged us back to make it 2-2 with about 20 minutes ago. But once that happened we woke up and got our rewards.
"Blacky was exceptional again. He sticks his head in where it hurts and is as brave as a lion. Jordan Marks created three of the goals and also deserves credit for that."
Roy Fux and Rafi Bloom were on target for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Heaton Park Rovers booked their semi-final spot in Group B after edging out Maccabi Manchester Blue 4-3.
Joe Copeland (2), Alex Swift and Harry Roache netted for David Seligman's men.
