Horsham U18s are too strong for Roffey counterparts
On a damp morning on the 3G in Horsham, two unbeaten sides, Horsham U18s and Roffey U18s, met with plenty of anticipation – and it was Horsham who emerged victorious, showing composure and quality when it mattered most.
The opening 45 minutes were finely balanced. Horsham carved out a clear chance but somehow failed to convert an open‑goal opportunity, while Roffey came closest for the visitors when a driven effort clipped the outside of the post.
Former Hornet Moyo was a constant threat, using his pace and direct running to unsettle the home defence, but Horsham held firm.
The deadlock was finally broken on 60 minutes. A well‑delivered corner found C. Addy, who rose highest to guide a precise header into the net, giving the Hornets a deserved lead.
With Roffey pushing forward in search of an equaliser, Horsham struck again. On 70 minutes, Theodore latched onto a loose ball and fired home from a tight angle, drilling his shot across the keeper and into the far corner.
He nearly added a second moments later, bursting through on goal, but the Roffey goalkeeper produced an excellent save to keep the scoreline respectable.
A disciplined, confident display from the Hornets, who remain unbeaten and continue to set the pace in the division. Roffey contributed to a competitive, high‑quality match, but Horsham’s clinical edge in the second half proved decisive.