Last
year champions came to the Beacon on a Monday
night and were very happy to go away with 3
points after some clumsy defending cost Hassocks the
game. Within 2 minutes Old Varndenians went
ahead when a cross cum shot went into the top
corner. Hassocks responded well and Robbie
Kitchen scored with a delightful chip to bring
the scores level. Hillwood and Williams then
tormented Old Vs down the wings and Hassocks
dominated possession but could not managed
another goal.
A
mad 5 minutes then followed as Old Vs
scored twice just before half time to give them
a 3-1 lead.
In
the 2nd half Hassocks had a right go at the Old
Vs and just battered the Old V goal. They
got their 2nd when fine wing play from Jamie
Hillwood saw him past 2 defenders and cross for
Kitchen to head home. The introduction of Miles
and Rose then caused further problems for Old Vs
but with Hassocks keeper Gander a mere spectator
they could not just get the equalising goal. Old
Vs tried to adopt time wasting tactics but the
referee has his 'Alex Ferguson watch on' and
12 minutes injury time was played. Unfortunately
this was not enough to get an equalising goal.
Old
Vs were delighted with the 3 points and Hassocks
although disappointed to throw away the game was
pleased with the overall performance which
included 7 youth team players.!
Masky
