HORSHAM 9 T.D.SHIPLEY 1

Horsham Youth U12s played their first home match at the Holbrook Club today, hosting T.D.Shipley in the first round of the County Cup.

From the first whistle to the last, Horsham were firmly in control with George Hole netting within the first five minutes of the game. Zak Comber then added a fabulous hat-trick of goals before Danny Kirkland scored his first for Horsham. The defensive team of Joshua Budd, Jake Williams, Ben Collier and Ben Meadows showed great strength, giving goalkeeper Salvatore Marziano a quiet afternoon, and Zak and George scored again to make the halftime score 7-0.

The second half was much the same. Stanley Rice and Louis Donnelly all increased Horsham's lead before Shipley pulled one back through an unfortunate own goal to make the final score Horsham 9 T.D.Shipley 1.

The man of the match was captain Thomas Frankland

The young Hornets will travel to the winners of the tie between Eastbourne United Colts and Marle Place Wanderers in the second round on Sunday 18th November

Reporter: Vicky Budd