Sussex County League Reserve Premier Division
Tuesday 14th November 2007
RESERVES DEFEAT HAWKS
Whitehawk 0-1 Hassocks

Kevin Keegan once said: "'You can't do better than go away from home and get a draw". On a chilled November evening at East Brighton Park, Hassocks Reserves threw this analogy out of the water with a 1-0 win over a strong Whitehawk side. 

The scoreline should have reflected Hassocks dominance in this arena of gladiators, yet they were guilty of missing several clear-cut chances on an eventful night

Despite Whitehawk having a strong side out, it was Hassocks who dominated the contest. Jack Simpson in goal had not a save to make, and the cleanliness of his kit would certainly have pleased his mother. 

Michael Bates grabbed the only goal of the game as Hassocks played up the infamous Mount Whitehawk in the first half, while Logan Newington was unlucky not to score when his effort hit the bar.

Chris Brown continued his return to fitness by receiving a yellow card for informing the match official that he should have gone to Specsavers, and Dan Jacques received the same fate for a tackle that is expected to be shown on a future edition of Crimewatch. 

Hassocks continued to press, and Jacques, Newington and Robinson all missed chances that were rumored to leave the crowd muttering "even Owen John, Scott McCarthy or Sam Franks could have scored that"

At the end of the day, the visitors walked off deserved winners, and special thanks must go to the traveling army of Robin-ites who made the trip, including last seasons reserve cup-winning captain Brian Husbands, who nearly becoming involved in a fracas in the stand. 

Not even this moment of controversy could take the shine off of another three points for Hassocks