Hendon Under-15s opened their campaign in the Harrow Youth League Division Two League Trophy with a point from a goalless draw against Parkfield, a club the Greens have yet to meet in the league.

The high point for Hendon was another clean sheet for goalkeeper Kristian Darnley-Hinds.

The hosts dominated possession and territory, but the Parkfield defence was nothing if not determined and well-manned.

The Greens didn't help themselves by taking wrong options on too many occasions, with the result that they were unable to break the deadlock.

Youth development officer Alan Rolnick said: “This was a game which on another day Hendon would likely have scored very heavily.

"My man-of-the-match was, without question, Riade Alvaranga.

"There are two more ties to be played in the competition and I believe there is still a very good chance for us to qualify for the knockout stages.”