Second-half strikes by Lewis Finney and Harry Furnell did mean James Westlake’s team put up a bit of a fight but the hosts were too clinical on the day.
The Robins are 17th – three points above the relegation zone – but will be concerned at a sequence that has seen them go eight games without a win.
They get the chance to put that right when they welcome Merstham to the Beacon ground next Saturday.
See Phil Westlake’s pictures from VCD v Hassocks on this page and those linked and get the latest local football action in the Mid Sussex Times, out on Thursday.
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VCD Athletic v Hassocks, Isthmian south east division Photo: PHIL WESTLAKE : Phil Westlake
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VCD Athletic v Hassocks, Isthmian south east division Photo: PHIL WESTLAKE : Phil Westlake
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VCD Athletic v Hassocks, Isthmian south east division Photo: PHIL WESTLAKE : Phil Westlake
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VCD Athletic v Hassocks, Isthmian south east division Photo: PHIL WESTLAKE : Phil Westlake