HORSHAM

Ben Collier

Jacob Waller

Anthony Jupp

Harry Hole

Jake Legrange

Zak Comber

Tom Killner-Brown

Subs

Harry Garman

Stanley Rice

Harry Smith

Goalscorers

MAN OF THE MATCH:
Connor Cushing

EASTBOURNE UNITED 0 HORSHAM 3

Sunday 13th November 2011

Sussex County Cup

The second round of the County cup saw Horsham drawn away to Eastbourne United. Horsham started brightly, keeping the majority of possession with Eastbourne working hard to close down play. Playing directly into the sun, Horsham made many chances but none were taken while their defence remained resolute and focused with goalkeeper Lewis Blaney remaining a spectator for the first half.

Unfortunately Horsham lost Jake Legrange to injury, after jarring his knee following a solid tackle, and was replaced by Stanley Rice. But, for all their possession and chances, it looked like Horsham would go in at half time level but, on 39 minutes, a move involving Alex Parsons and Jacob Waller saw the ball played out to the right where Rice cut inside his full-back and floated his cross over the centre back where Zak Comber was on hand to hook the ball over the 'keeper into the net for a much deserved 1-0 interval lead.

H/T Eastbourne United 0 Horsham 1

Shortly after half time, Horsham changed their set up with Harry Garman and Harry Smith on as subs for Waller and Ben Collier. Smith was busy in his new role just behind Comber and Tom Killner-Brown and it was his run from just inside the Eastbourne half which saw him commit the 'keeper before sliding the ball calmly inside the near post for 2-0 on 51 minutes.

Horsham continued to play neat possession football, with Captain Connor Cushing running the midfield with a man of the match display. But Horsham sustained another set back when George Hole had to be replaced after pulling up after trying a shot from the edge of the box.

On 63 minutes the game was over as a contest when Comber got his brace to cap a fine team display which continues Horsham's 100% start in all competitions this season.