After an 18 month, 20 game unbeaten league run South Saxons 4th team made their long anticipated debut in the Marletts 3rd division. Despite numerous attacks in the first half, A strong defensive display from R.Patel, G.Cooper and keeper E.Carr-Taylor kept it goal less at the break.

The second half saw the home side feel similar threat and conceding a succession of penalty corners. One such finding its way from deflection into the back of the Saxons net following a strike form the edge of the D. However, this spurred life into the 4th XI and the fight back ensued. An outspoken Lewes forward received a green, followed by a yellow having become frustrated. Advantage was taken of Lewes being down to 10 men. The Saxons side now playing further into the Lewes half. Young J.Patel played a nice pass to P.Rye who forced the ball closer to goal for M.Bate to sweep the ball past the keeper. The game ended 1-1.

Captain Paul Rye emphasised how pleased he was to get the first league game out of the way and taking a point. The team showed the same grit seen throughout last season and shows that we are very capable of competing in this higher division. Bring on next Saturday.

Man of the Match – J.Patel