This
scoreline certainly flattered Wisdoms who
reported this to be their best performance of
the season to date.
Hassocks
started well and had plenty of possession and at
least twice broke through the Wisoms defence
only to be given 'offside' when well placed.
Somehow Wisdoms were 2-0 up at half time as long
balls found the Hassocks defence wide open and
Wisdoms forward was able to score with ease.
After
half time Hassocks pressed but a mistimed tackle
from Spies led to Wisdoms winning a penalty and
it was 3-0. Three substitutions were made
as Church, Kublikas and Rose came on and
Hassocks responded well to get a goal back. Good
work by Hillwood on the left hand side saw him
cross and Adam Williams score his first
goal for the 3rds at the back post. Wisdoms
started to wilt and Hassocks started creating
further chances and look like they maybe able to
turn things around. A great run from Richard
Fernley saw his shot deflect on to the bar and
Joe Fernley was unable to score from the
rebound. Hassocks look good but then found
themselves on the receiving end of a debatable
decision as Gander had both hands on the ball
and the Wisdoms midfielder seem to kick the ball
out of his hands and put it into an empty net.
Everyone waited for a referee whistle that never
came and Wisdoms were delighted to go 4-1 up and
this more or less killed the game.
This
was Hassocks 4th defeat on the trot and they
have slided down the table. However, this
performance was better than the last few weeks
and there are encouraging signs as the
youngsters continue to adapt well in this
competitive league.
