Having
won their first 3 games and conceding only 1 goal,
Hassocks were confident of making it 3 wins on the
trot. Again they dominated play and achieved their
3rd clean sheet in 3 league games. Unfortunately
they could not turn their dominance into goals as
a hard working East Grinstead defence made it a
very tough game. Hassocks best chance fell to
Robbie Kitchen when a clever Nathan Miles
pass put him clear but the goalie saved well.
Twice East Grinstead cleared off the line
when Dicky Fernley corners caused all kinds of
problems. The same pattern followed in the 2nd
half again Hassocks best chances came from
corners. Steve Spies with a near post run, headed
just wide and at the 'death' Ian Church rose high
but was unable to keep the ball below the
crossbar. Although frustrated with a 0-0 draw,
Hassocks were pleased to keep another clean sheet
as Jason Gander (youth team goal keeper) had a
fine game as did the other Youth teamers. Tom
Barnes made his full debut in the centre of
midfield and Jamie Hillwood and Nathan Miles
continued to impress the Hassocks management
team. 3 games gone and joint top with 7 points!
Masky
