Sussex County League Reserve Premier Division
Friday 22^nd September 2006
HASSOCKS HELD BY STUBBORN BORO
Hassocks 1-1 Crowborough Athletic

Hassocks were held by the Crows in an exciting fast pace game. Hassocks got off to another great start when the pace of Jacques got on to the end of of through ball rounded the keeper only to be hacked down by him, no punishment for the keeper in what was a " Goal Scoring chance". 

Up stepped Cooke to place the penalty with ease for 1-0 and 4 in 5 for the Striker. Hassocks continued there good start and after some great wide play from Fernley, Cooke Snatched one well wide when he should of scored!

Cooke had to be replaced soon after due to injury, which gave a debut to Robinson ( Crouchy). Beveridge again should of done better with a header at the far post, again another quality delivery from Fernley!

Then Boro came into the game with a blend of youth and experience caused the Hassocks defence real problems, and got the goal they deserved with a great turn and shot!

Crowborough then carried on there spell when again an uncharacteristic Hassocks defence were caught napping and the Boro forward missed what can only be described as a sitter! 

Half time came at the right time for Hassocks and probably the wrong time for Boro! The new Management team of Wickwar and Jewell had a sort out at H/T and there words took affect with Church and Wilson getting to grips with midfield and the defence back to there normal ways. 

As the half went on Hassocks pushed there opponents back and had some chances to win the game, Jacques looked to have the ball over the line for a "GOAL" for it not to be given and then had one cleared of the line which wasn't in! 

Crouchy got one under his feet but the keeper did well! Church hit the post, again Beveridge should have done better with a shot and when the pacey Jacques ran through on goal and was hauled to the ground a yellow was produced on another day a red would of come out!

Fernley knocked in great corners all night, but a dogged Boro team stood strong and held on for a point, which in fairness they probably deserved ! Hassocks remain unbeaten and with players still to come in need to keep the start they have had going !

Wickers