Luke Pardoe put Danny Hollands’ Rocks ahead from the penalty spot on 32 minutes but ex-Bognor forward Brandon Chebby scored a second half equaliser for Miles Rutherford’s team.
The season proper kicks off for both side on Saturday – the Rocks face Abbey Rangers in the FA Cup and Chi host Poole Town for their Southern League Premier South opener.
See pictures from Saturday’s friendly – by Lyn Phillips, Trevor Staff and David Richardson – on this page and those linked, or all on the single page if you’re on the Observer app. Get the latest from both camps in the Observer on Thursday.

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Rocks v Chichester City, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHARDSON : David Richardson

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Rocks v Chichester City, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHARDSON : David Richardson

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Rocks v Chichester City, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHARDSON : David Richardson

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Rocks v Chichester City, pre-season friendly Photo: DAVID RICHARDSON : David Richardson

