Sussex County League Reserve Section Challenge Cup First Round
Saturday 09th September 2006
HASSOCKS TRIUMPH IN LOCAL DERBY
St Francis Rangers 0-3 Hassocks

An under strength Hassocks team played their local rivals in a great cup game. Hassocks were again without six players due to injury and unavailability and expected and received a tough game from Rangers who play one division below the Robins. 

A blatant push gave Hassocks a great start resulting in former Rangers man Lee Cooke notching from the spot with aplomb. 

The home side got into the game but didn't really trouble Hassocks defence with Ian Simpson, Martin Woods and Alex Ternouth having solid displays and with the oldest of the back three being just 21, they showed great resolve./ 

Ian Dawson in midfield was his usual industrial self and and bursting run from midfield allowed him to volley a beauty in from a full 30 yards (what a great knock from someone) .

After half time Rangers tried to rough up Hassocks with some physical tactics but the Robins were unfazed.

In a piece of tactical brilliance, Steve Spies was introduced and soon finished the game off with a typical Spies goal after great work from Cooke and Dicky Fernley.

With the "banana skin" avoided Hassocks now travel to Newhaven in the next round of the cup

Wickers