Striker Karmah DuBerry hit a first-half penalty and a fine individual second-half goal for injury-hit Hackney, but his efforts proved to be in vain as the visitors were just edged out of the Finch Trophy points by neighbours Tower Hamlets.

Playing into a strong, swirling wind, Hackney were pinned back for much of the first period, but kept a clean sheet until five minutes from the interval when CAIN HARRIS and TONY WILLIAMS netted for the home side. DuBerry then gave Hackney a lifeline from the penalty spot before Hamlets restored their two goal advantage through Harris after the break.

Midfielders Fagan and Suckley then led a Hackney revival with some incisive passing but it was from goalkeeper Sampson's long clearance that Duberry rounded two defenders and the goalkeeper to slide the ball home from a narrow angle to set up an exciting finale, but despite Hackney's late pressure, Hamlets held on to take the points.

Hackney Under 11's: Sampson (Daubeney), Cuff (De Beauvoir), Cokegcici (Berger),

McCredie (Millfields), Swaby (Holy Trinity), Moore (Gainsborough), Suckley (Grasmere), Fagan, Lewis, Doody (Rushmore), DuBerry (Amherst).

Sub. Daniel (Gayhurst).

• Hackney Under 11's take on Middlesex side Brent on Saturday as they go in search of Lester Finch Trophy points. Kick-off is 10.30a.m. at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre, E17.

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