East Sussex League

Division 2/Division 3 Cup Group Match

Wednesday 28th April 2021

Kick Off 18.30 Actual 18.31

Sporting Club Pass + Move Arrows 2 Little Common Reserves 2, attendance 38

8’ 0-1

46’ 0-2

75’ 1-2

81’ 2-2 (pen)

@ Netherfield Recreation Ground

Netherfield Road

Netherfield

TN33 9QB

No Admission or Programme.

These two teams are both in Division 2 of the league and when this was brought to a halt this was 2nd (Won 4, Lost 1) versus 1st (won 8 out of 8) in the league table. Arrows came into this cup match as group leaders (W3, D1) with Little Common having 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their games.

This was certainly a good game to watch as a neutral and a very good advert for this level of football. Little Common took an early lead through an angled shot across the ‘keeper and had a great chance to double their lead just before the break, when they were awarded a penalty, but it was saved by the ‘keeper. It was only a matter of seconds into the second half that their lead was doubled though, as a cross from the right was finished with a superbly cushioned volley into the bottom corner of the net. An unstoppable 20 yarder into the top corner saw Arrows pull it back to 1-2 with fifteen minutes left, before levelling it up at 2-2 from the penalty spot six minutes later. Little Common had a man sin binned before the restart and also had to replace their ‘keeper with an outfield player, as he was injured during the challenge that led to the penalty being awarded. They managed to hang on for a well deserved share of the points.

The ground here is very exposed, being high up, but it does offer great views of the surrounding areas. Luckily the rain that fell was brief, but there was a very cold wind throughout. A real plus though, especially for this level, was the excellent tea bar that was in operation from around half an hour before kick off. Chips, burgers and toasties were on offer, as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks.