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Sat 10 Dec 2016  ·  Kent/Sussex 2
South Saxons Hockey Club
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Kings & Alleyns 1
Beal scores a brace in 4-3 home victory.

Beal scores a brace in 4-3 home victory.

Paul Merison13 Dec 2016 - 18:13
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Match report from Alex Coombs. South Saxons secured 5th position at the Christmas break with another narrow home win making it 6 wins out of 7 at home this season.


Despite the home side making the better start it was King’s that opened the scoring after some swift passing. Saxons drew level quickly though with Olli Beal converting a short corner opportunity.

At half time the message was to continue to keep the game tight and take the chances when they came. The second goal came from Andy Acott breaking down play in the middle, before finding Jamie Busbridge, who lifted the ball over a defenders stick for man of the match Alex Coombs to apply the finish. Saxons then scored again from a short corner which found the taker Tobias Reed in space to convert. Saxons played the ball around well in an effort to maintain their advantage but a high press led to King’s reducing the margin. Saxons found another goal after a good run from Paddy Cornish found Olli Beal who claimed his 2nd goal of the game.

King’s applied a full press on the Saxons defence and found another goal but they failed to find an equaliser as debutant Goalkeeper Nate Webster saw off a string of short corners. The game finishing 4-3 to Saxons.

Saxons next game is at home to Horsham 1st XI, South Premier opposition in the Sussex Cup semi final on 7th January.

Match Day Photo's courtesy of Hastings & St Leonards Observer.

Toby Reed goes in for the tackle. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Toby Reed goes in for the tackle. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Toby Reed in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Toby Reed in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Andrew Acott in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Andrew Acott in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Paddy Cornish on the ball for Saxons. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Paddy Cornish on the ball for Saxons. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Nick Taylor takes on a the opposition. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Nick Taylor takes on a the opposition. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Alex Coombs in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Alex Coombs in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Dan Burnett on the ball for Saxons. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Dan Burnett on the ball for Saxons. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Dan Burnett in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Dan Burnett in action. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Olli Beal takes on the opposition. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Olli Beal takes on the opposition. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Andrew Acott wrong foots number 15. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.
Andrew Acott wrong foots number 15. Picture Courtesy of Hastings Observer.

Match details

Match date

Sat 10 Dec 2016

Kickoff

TBC

Competition

Kent/Sussex 2

League position

4
Kings & Alleyns 1
8
South Saxons 1
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