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Lewes FC host Horsham FC in the Isthmian League Premier Division at the Dripping Pan |
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The Hornets 🐝 have finally arrived at the Dripping Pan to face the Rooks. We've been waiting a while as it was first scheduled for the end of November but was rained off. The game was re-scheduled for January but the Hornets got a bye though to the FA Cup 2nd round against Sutton so was postponed to allow them to train ahead of that. The bye came about because, having put up a heroic performance to get a 3-3 draw away Barnsley in the FA Cup 1st Round to take it to a home replay, which they lost, Barnsley were excluded for fielding and ineligible player. They eventually lost to Sutton and their visit to the DP was rescheduled for March. March turned out to be monsoon season in Sussex, and most of England, so it was postponed again. It was looking good for this evening until a torrential downpour late afternoon the was as much hail as rain. Fingers crossed it goes ahead. The Rooks are mid-table with nothing to play for except pride but the Hornets sit in the last play-off place and need to point to maintain their promotion push. Dougie is on the bench tonight as seems usual at the moment. There is a fantastic pink sky over the Pan so let's see how it goes.
The first half started with chances for both teams. The Rooks were attacking the East Stand end and as it starts to rain🌧, most of their fans are heading back to the other end to find cover. The play was the attacking and physical match you expect from these two teams. Ogunwamide was running riot down the right wing for the Rooks. Lewes take the lead on 36 when the keeper saves a shot from Sablier and Whelpdale's heads home the rebound ⚽. There are still a few die hard but very soggy Rooks fans behind goal to celebrate. There is lots of slipping sliding on the wet pitch but no more goals before the break.
The Rooks are in charge after the break and have a couple of really good chances. The goal comes from Ogunwamide running down the right wing, cutting in, dodging some defenders and slotting it home on 57⚽. 2-0 and the Rooks in the driving seat. The Hornets make a couple of changes with Dougie coming on as no 14. The changes help but it's time for the big guns and Jack Mazzone comes on. It's not long before he is on the score sheet on 75⚽. It's a tough 15 minutes for the Rooks as the Hornets pile on the pressure. It's not all one way though as the attacking Yellow and Green are exposed on the break but saved by the keeper from going further behind. In the 5 added minutes there is a good chance at each end but it finishes 2-1 to the Rooks.
A great game to watch with some real end to end action. The rain added a bit of excitement and the pink sky was stunning. It not what the Hornets wanted as they are still short of the points to make the play-offs but it's still possible. Hope they make it as they deserve a shot at promotion. It was good to meet up with Dougie as not seen him for a while. The Lardy Army were in their usual good voice with lots of taunting of the Rooks keeper. The rain was very heavy at times and blowing under the roof of the stand so we had to move back so we didn't get our fur wet but at least it stopped in time to go home.
POTM: Goes to our current favourite Rook, Ogunwamide 🏅, who has great acceleration and pace but great feet to skip in and out of defenders. Really fun to watch and a well-deserved goal.
Ref got most right and seemed to upset both sets of coaches and fans equally. Only howler we saw was a throw to Hornet that came off a Rook head that was given to the Rooks.
Scan'o'meter could live here with the great selection on offer. Today is was the parmesan chips at a yummy 8.5. 🍟
Next time we see the Hornets will be a The AMEX for Challenge Cup Final 🏆against Hastings.
See you soon.
Love Tranmerekat 🐾
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| Cloudy over the Pan |
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| Pink sky to the West |
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| Back at the Pan today |
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| Not seen Dougie for ages |
