BOGNOR REGIS TOWN COLTS 0 Horsham 4

Kieran Towse, Dan Petchey, Stuart Chester, Joss Knowles, Mackie Law, David O’Callaghan, Daryl Jeeves, Marcus Collier, Matt Clarke, George Hall, Louis Masih Subs: Ryan Wotton, Will Case, Josh Clack

Goalscorers – O'Callaghan, Masih, Knowles (p), Jeeves

Having had a two week break due to the rain it was a sunny, but cold, trip for the under 14’s to Bognor Regis Town.

Right from the off, Matt Bulley’s side looked sharp and, within 2 minutes, a cross from Matt Clarke went across the Bognor box without anyone able to apply the telling touch. Two minutes later, a cross from Louis Masih was headed on by George Hall and resulted in a shot from Marcus Collier, saved by the goalkeeper. Horsham finally took the lead in the 16th minute when a Hornets corner was cleared and Clarke was on hand to chip it back in for David O’Callaghan to slot home. Dan Petchey was to take a knock on 18 minutes when a Bognor player dived in very late and left him holding his ankle.

Five minutes later, a break down the left by O’Callaghan saw him taken out with an obscene tackle resulting in him leaving the pitch and the Bognor player being booked. Will Case came on at the back and the side was reshuffled with Petchey moving into midfield. With 30 minutes gone, Horsham were to pile on the goals. First, a cross from Collier was tapped in by Masih. Three minutes later, Stuart Chester stepped in front of his man to intercept and picked out Clarke whose through ball resulted in Masih being felled in the box and Joss Knowles stepped up to convert from the spot. Then, to finish the half, a clearance from Bognor fell to Daryl Jeeves who blasted home from 20 metres.

The start of the second half saw three changes for the Hornets with Ryan Wotton, Josh Clack and a returning David O’Callaghan coming on for Mackie Law, Matt Clarke and Dan Petchey (unable to continue due to injury).
Although Horsham had 90% of the possession, and 15+ shots, they were unable to add to their tally and the final score remained 4 – 0.

The young Hornets return to action in the New Year with County Cup action at home to Hailsham United Juniors.