Storrington and West Chiltington win - but Billingshurst look lost at Littlehampton

After the disappointment of the previous Tuesday’s result at Shoreham, and going behind early in the second half, the Swans showed great character to beat Seaford 3-1 at the Rec.

There were two goals for Jordan Suter, both well-taken finishes from the striker, when put through by Josh Warner and Austin Okolo.

Okolo sealed the victory with a header from a James Henton free-kick.

Paine said: “I’m very proud of the group to get a win after Tuesday’s disappointing result.

“We showed great desire and character to come back from a goal down to score three well-taken goals and secure the very welcome three points.

“Everyone played their part in a hard-working and resolute performance.

“We defended very well as a team and Jordan and Austin took their goals very well.

“We now must push on from this and show a bit more consistency to get us further up the table.

“We will work hard art training this week and look forward to the Billingshurst game on Saturday.”

Alfold went out of the Surrey Senior Cup on Tuesday night, losing 5-2 at Badshot Lea.

* Billingshurst slipped to a 7-1 SCFL division one defeat at free-scoring Littlehampton.

The opening minutes were even, with both teams having chances to score.

Littlehampton looked sharp early on with a Tom Biggs shot in the eighth minute but was denied by a great save from Billingshurst keeper James Stallan.

Billingshurst continued to look bright and they took the lead with the first goal in the 15th minute. A dribble from Martin Mutungi was enough to cause the Littlehampton defence problems, and he stroked the ball into the net beating James Binfield at his near post.

The game opened up and Littlehampton got back into it just after the half0hour mark through a Joe Benn goal. A rebound shot fell his way and he calmly put the ball past Stallan.

Littlehampton stepped up the pressure and went close to going ahead in the 40th minute but George Gaskin’s strike was saved by Stallan.

In the second half Littlehampton played with more confidence as the team looked to assert their dominance and turn the game around. It didn’t take long for them to take the lead with Benn scoring again in the 51st minute. After another good spell a corner just minutes later was enough to see Benn complete his hat-trick with a header from a Mitch Hand cross.

A penalty in the 65th minute was calmly put away by Jordan Layton then a Jack Newhouse strike found the bottom corner for 5-1.

A 25-yard strike from Dan Hegarty in the 91st minute was added to by the same player to leave Billingshurst well-beaten.

LIAM GALLAGHER

* Upper Beeding 1 West Chiltington 3

WSFL premier division

West Chiltington returned to West Sussex League action after the lockdown with a fine 3-1 win at Upper Beeding.

The visitors got off to a fast start when Oliver Setchell opened the scoring after just nine minutes. And they continued to cause the home defence problems with Gary Weedon looking particularly dangerous up front for Chilt.

It was no surprise when they extended their lead shortly before half-time –the goal came when Weedon closed down the home keeper and in the ensuing scramble was pushed over for a penalty.

He took the spot kick himself but it was well saved by the Beeding keeper who pushed the ball round the post for a corner.

The respite was shortlived as the corner was only cleared to the edge of the area and Setchell fired home with a rather fortunate strike through a crowded penalty box to complete his double.

The hosts got back into the game on the hour when a spell of pressure forced a free kick just outside the penalty area which was fired over the wall and into the top corner, leaving the keeper helpless.

With Beeding pushing for an equaliser, Chilt caught them on the break when Zak Sanderson put the ball through for Weedon to run on to, only for the keeper to bring him down to concede a second penalty. This time Weedon stepped up and struck a firm shot into the bottom corner to complete the scoring.