Hornets must take chances
Dominic Di Paola wants Horsham to start capitalising on their chances if they are to rise up the table.
The Hornets were held to a 1-1 home draw by Sussex rivals Bognor Regis Town in the Isthmian Premier on Tuesday evening - in a game where Gary Charman equalled Mark Stepney’s all-time appearance record of 614 games.
In a enthralling match, Will Miles thumped in from close range to give the hosts a 18th minute lead.
The Rocks replied just after the half-hour mark through Craig Robson’s header.
Both teams spurned chances in the second half, as a pulsating Sussex derby ended in stalemate.
The draw, coupled with Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Folkestone, leaves Horsham third-from-bottom, with five points from six games.
Di Paola said: “I think we had the better chances but we just don’t seem to be capitalising on those chances.
“We had to make three subs due to injury again. We seem to not be able to make tactical subs, we just take people off because they’re injured. “I feel, although a point was probably about fair, it was another golden opportunity to get three points.
“The fact that we’ve not really got points on the board is just one of those things.
“It’s nothing to be concerned about. I’m confident we will start picking up results and go on a run.”
The Hornets turn their attentions to the FA Cup this Saturday, specifically a second qualifying round match at Kingstonian.
The K’s sit top of the Isthmian Premier after five wins from six.
Di Paola admitted injuries had taken its toll, but he was relishing taking on Kingstonian.
He said: “We’ll see where we are with numbers. Steph (Apps), our physio, is going to be busy at training.
“But we’re looking forward to it. We always look forward to the FA Cup.
“They’re a good team, but we will be going there to try and get through to the next round.
“I love the FA Cup. I always enjoy being part of it and I want to stay in it as long as we can.”
You can hear more from Di Paola on the defeat at Folkestone, and club legend Charman, at wscountytimes.co.uk/sport