Sussex Intermediate Cup Second Round
Saturday 11th November 2006
ROBINS BREEZE PAST TICEHURST
Hassocks 7-1 Ticehurst

Hassocks romped home in the intermediate cup against their East Sussex Premier League opponents Ticehurst. 

Braces from Dan Jacques, Lee Cooke and further strikes from Laurence Robinson, Richard Thompson and Nathan Harvey made for a comfortable win. 

Hassocks were missing Brian Husbands due to injury which meant that Phil Wickwar came into the defence and they were also boosted by the returning Turner and Thompson. 

The Robins controlled the game throughout keeping the ball well and dominating the first half with a goal from the evergreen Cooke after 15 minutes set them on their way before Thompson (released from girlfriend duties) smashed in a great finish from the left after some great build up play.

Hassocks went into half time 2-0 up but joint manager Mickey Jewell felt his side could do more and they responded well.

Another goal apiece from Jacques and Cooke sealed the win and the front pairing were rampant with Cooke being unselfish several times for Jacques who couldn't quite get his hat-trick with five real chances.

He was hauled for youth teamer Robinson who soon showed him how easy it was with a neat finish. Harvey replaced the injured Dicky Fernley who raved down the right and finished with aplomb.

In all fairness to Ticehurst they never gave up and Jack Simpson tipped over a free kick when most of the defence thought a catch was in order although to be fair he was probably very cold by the time he was called into action.

Ticehurst got the consolation goal they deserved for their effort's when Ian Simpson, Ternouth and Jack Simpson got themselves in a right state following a short goal kick and the forward finished from the angle despite the best efforts of Wickwar.

Hassocks have a big month or so coming up and Wickwar and Jewell are happy how things have gone so far but now the real tests are coming

Wickers