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MATCH
REPORTS - YOUTH TEAM
Sussex County FA Youth
Cup
Sunday
17th
September
2006
VALIANT
HASSOCKS UNLUCKY AT LEWES
Lewes
2-1
Hassocks
The
Robins went out of the County Cup at the first hurdle
on Sunday at the Dripping Pan against a very accomplished
Lewes side containing players most of whom had been
released by professional clubs. Hassocks went out with
a game plan designed to contain and frustrate the fast
flowing Lewes style of football and although the Rooks
had the majority of the possession they found the
Young Robins difficult to break down. Lewes however
did take the lead after 22 minutes with a fine move
along their left flank which saw the ball whipped into
the Hassocks penalty area and side footed into the
Hassocks goal. Most of the Hassocks chances were as a
result of counter attacks and the Robins went close
when Matt Amos tested the Lewes keeper with a stinging
shot from 25 yards. The second half started with Lewes
dominating possession without producing a goal but
increased their lead midway through the half. Within 5
minutes Hassocks with their best move of the match,
reduced the deficient with a fine goal from Nathan
Miles. Going into the final phase of the game the
young Robins tired, but can be proud of their
performance against a very good Lewes side who will
take some stopping in this competition.
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