A
very lacklustre performance saw Hassocks lose to
a last minute goal at Hartfield. Arriving 1 hour
before the game to find no one else at Hartfield
was a bit surreal and when Hassocks started the
game going uphill they had to avoid the
molehills and to make progress on the Hartfield
goal. Hartfield did cause Hassocks a few
problems and Gander had to make a couple of
saves but many efforts went over the bar. The
only threat from Hassocks was when Pitcher got
down the right hand side and found Miles whose
shot was saved.
In
the 2nd half going downhill Hassocks once again
dominated possession but found he Hartfield
keeper in great form especially when Hillwood
cross found Kublickas at the back post and his
text book downward header was superbly saved. In
attempt to put more pressure on the Hartfield
goal Spies was moved forward and his presence
found Miles whose shot hit the inside of the
post and Pitcher was unable to convert the
rebound.
In
the remaining few minutes Hartfield won a
debatable free kick and the incoming cross was
not cleared and as the 2nd ball came in it fell
for the Hartfield keeper to convert and give
Hartfield 3 points.
Hassocks
were very disappointed with their 1st half
performance and after a good start to the season
are now falling behind in the championship race!
Masky
