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The Hospital Cup teams

Hastings and Eastbourne hospital teams clash at family football fun day

The Friends of Conquest Hospital brought together more than 100 players of all ages for a day of sport and fundraising.

The Family Football Fun Day, which took place at Hastings United’s Pilot Field ground, featured a diverse line up of matches, showcasing talent from across the town and beyond.

The festivities kicked off with a series of friendly matches featuring youth teams from Hastings United Club Academy, St Leonards Juniors and Seaford Town FC.

Disability and Inclusion Teams from Hastings United and Eastbourne Borough FC faced off in a spirited contest. The game was decided in dramatic fashion by a last-minute screamer from Hastings United, clinching the win for the home side.

The climax of the day saw the Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH teams, battle for the prestigious Annual Hospital Cup. Following a hard-fought and intense 90 minutes, Conquest Hospital emerged victorious, marking their fifth win against the DGH in six years.

Andy from Team Conquest was named Man of the Match for his standout performance on the pitch.

The event proved to be a success for local healthcare, raising over £1,500 for the Conquest Hospital. These vital funds were made possible through the generous support of local sponsors, including Hastings United FC, Lightning Fibre and Sussex Police.

The Friends of Conquest Hospital extended a huge thank you to everyone who participated and cheered from the side lines.

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