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MS Prem: Lindfield 2 – 1 Eastbourne Boro III
Scorers: Walsh, Mayne
The firsts took a huge step towards winning the league with a hard fought but deserved 2 – 1 win over EB III. The first half was tight with plenty of tackles going in and few chances. Strevett in the middle for EB III was trying to pull the strings but Pears and Rabbetts were superb for the swans, denying him any space. A mistake from Chapman in dealing with a high ball gave EB III the lead. The lads fought back well and put the visitors on the back foot for the latter part of the half, a mistake from the EB III defender allowed Mayne in and he made it 1 – 1. Pullinger missed a good chance to put us 2 – 1 up as well as their keeper was out quickly.
The 2nd half was tight again with both defences playing well and few chances for either side. MacDonald and Goodeve marshalled the backline well and the fronts started outworking their visitors as the half went on. Goodeve headed wide from a corner and MacDonald nodded just over from another set piece. Their right back was given a torrid time and was warned several times before picking up a booking for a poor challenge on Dodds. The freekick came in and Walsh turned the ball back across goal where a superb last ditch tackle denied Mayne a 2nd. EB came back with Piper starting to cause problems, he held off Ternouth and Pears before unleashing an unstoppable shot that crashed against the bar. Walshy was brought down by their right back (who was walking a fine line!) and Dodds fired another ball in which was well cleared by their skipper. Then Walsh played in Mike MacDonald who was tripped in the box by their right back, the ref gave the penalty and Walsh kept his cool to fire the ball home. EB III came back with Strevett whipping in a cross come shot from the left which Chapman turned over. Rabbetts and Pears were superb in the middle with this Strevett’s only real contribution although he does look a class player. Ranson then released Walsh and he held off the defender well but sliced his left foot shot wide. The game bolied over on 85 minutes when Piper tussled with Ternouth who cleared the ball, the Eastbourne forward Piper then deliberately struck Ternouth with his elbow after the ball had gone. It was pretty out of keeping with the game which had been very competitive but not malicious. The ref was facing the other way (watching the ball) when it happened and players from both sides got unnecessarily involved. The ref did well to sort out the handbags afterward but couldn’t do anything as he had not seen the incident…Piper was a lucky boy!!
The lads held firm for the last few minutes to put themselves 16 points clear of EB III who have 4 games in hand. MoM was a tough one with the whole team working exceptionally hard but Matt MacDonald, Rabbetts and Pears were the pick of the Lindfield players.
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am probably above my station in Div 2 for the reserves to be honest!! 
something about not passing enough - It's not my fault Im cr@p!!1 