Hassocks taught a lesson by Vase men

Hassocks 2 Littlehampton 6 SCFL premier

FA Vase finalists Littlehampton Town showed why they have become the first ever SCFL side to reach the Wembley showpiece by hammering Hassocks in front of the biggest Beacon crowd of the season.

The Marigolds ran out 6-2 winners to remain two points ahead of Saltdean United at the head of the division with three matches to play.

This season, though, has been a relative success for Brad Sweetman and his Hassocks squad.

Premier Division survival was the aim and although Hassocks lost on the day, defeat for Loxwood against Saltdean means the Robins won’t finish in the bottom two.

After a slow start in which relegation looked possible, the young Hassocks head coach and his players have grown into their roles and can now compete with most teams in the top flight.

The Robins gave away two cheap goals in the space of three minutes midway through the first half.

Two minutes after the interval it was three, but Sam Smith pulled one back for the Robins on 58 minutes when Golds failed to clear a corner.

Golds scored three more and it was 6-1 before Hassocks managed a second consolation, a Jack Troak penalty.

BOWLS

Haywards Heath and Beech Hurst Bowls Club are holding an Open Day tomorrow (Good Friday, 10.30am to 2.30pm) when you are welcome to ‘have a go’. Visitors should wear flat shoes.

The club is located in Beech Hurst Gardens and all are welcome. Refreshments served.