Shootout despair for Bears, Loxwood win
Our local sides were in FA Vase first qualifying round action on Saturday.
It took 17 goals to decide the heart-breaking outcome of Broadbridge Heath ’s game against visiting Croydon.
Heath went ahead when Nic Taylor virtually threw the ball into his own net, and, Heath doubled their lead when a through ball from Jamie Taylor was well chased down by Lewis Croal with Nic Taylor stranded.
Richard Pinging reduced the deficit, but Heath led 2-1 at the interval.
Midway through the second half, poor defending enabled Croydon to draw level. And, with time rapidly evaporating, the visitors did score, Josh Owen finishing well.
However, Heath were not done, Alfie Jones equalising to set up a shootout, which, Heath lost 5-6.
Heath host Peacehaven in the SCFL Premier this Saturday.
Loxwood advanced to the next round after a 1-0 home win over Faversham Strike Force.
Samuel Smith’s 55th minute goal set up a home tie with Erith & Belvedere on Saturday, September 25.
Off the pitch, the Magpies have appointed Paul Dollner as the club’s new manager.
Loxwood travel to Saltdean in the SCFL Premier
this Saturday.
Ten-man Horsham YMCA were well-beaten 4-0 away at Abbey Rangers.
Tuesday night saw YM lose 4-0 at home to Saltdean in the SCFL Premier. YMCA visit Crawley Down Gatwick this Saturday.
Steyning Town lost 3-1 at Raynes Park Vale, Tom Bold netting for Town. They welcome Bexhill this Saturday.
Storrington were beaten 4-0 at Lordswood. The Swans visit Dorking Wanderers Reserves in SCFL Division One this Saturday.
In the SCFL Premier on Saturday, Alfold fell to a 3-2 defeat away at Littlehampton Town.
Devon Fender and Sam Lemon were on the scoresheet for Fold. Alfold host AFC Uckfield Town this Saturday.
West Chiltington won their first game of the season with a 2-0 victory at Stedham United in the West Sussex Premier Division.
Chilt were indebted to a penalty from Gary Weedon and a fine finish from Jonny Cooper on his debut.