Sussex County League Reserve Section Challenge Cup Second Round
Friday 20th October 2006
HASSOCKS GO THROUGH WITH RELATIVE EASE
Newhaven 0-3 Hassocks

On a windy evening at Newhaven Hassocks progressed in the Reserve Cup with ease with a  3-0 win. Hassocks started well when the exciting Mike Damario went through on the left after good football and the keeper saved well although he should of squared it for an open goal. 

The Robins were never in trouble all evening and keeper Phil Wickwar didn't get dirty all night with the Newhaven keeper having to make saves all night long.

Hassocks took the lead when the returning leading scorer Lee Cooke smashed in from close range after a scramble and before that he should of scored with a header from five yards but failed to open his eyes.

The Robins midfield were always in charge and Dan Jacques should have scored but pulled his shot wide.

Second half was much of the same with Hassocks defence in control with Andy Wilson playing well in an unaccustomed role at centre back due to staff shortages.

Soon they were two up when after missing two one-on-ones, John Thompson finished his third chance before being replaced by the elusive Laurence Robinson. After a fine first start from Damario he was replaced as well by debut boy Dan Goodrum who looked comfortable at this level.

The game was wrapped up as Cooke and Robinson made a real hash of an open goal twice but Graham Beveridge was on hand to drill in a left foot shot into the roof of the net.

Hassocks played well in an awkward fixture to make progress in the cup. Having used 36 players already, Jewell and Wickwar are happy with the position they are in and the strength of the squad but are still looking in one or two areas to improve.

Wickers