Mid Sussex League

Division 4 North

Tuesday 20th April 2021

Kick Off 18.15. On Time !

Hartfield 2 Ifield 1, attendance 14

14’ 1-0

48’ 1-1

61’ 2-1

@ Hartfield Town Croft

High Street

Hartfield

TN7 4AD

No Admission or Programme.

Tonight’s match was between two teams still pushing for promotion as 4th in the league table hosted 3rd. The pitch was in superb condition, apart from a slightly worn patch in each goal mouth, but it has to be said that it would be more suited to crown green bowls. When standing behind each goal, the ‘keeper at the far end was only viewable from just above the waste, such was the rise of the pitch towards the centre circle and subsequent drop towards the ends.

Both teams started well, Ifield going close with two good efforts that were well defended, but having hit the crossbar, then lashing another chance high and wide, it was Hartfield that opened the scoring. Somehow, despite numerous chances at both ends, the score remained 1-0 as we reached the break. An early second half strike levelled it up at 1-1, but Hartfield were back in front just after the hour mark. Ifield pushed hard for a second equaliser, but despite almost constant pressure, the home defence stood firm.

The result sees the two teams swap league positions.