Wickers draw at Swans

It is difficult to recall either goalkeeper being tested more than once or twice, although the midfield contest was always watchable.

There was a marked contrast between the teams. Storrington are still in danger of relegation and it showed. There was a hint of desperation in their play.

In the first half Chris Watton shot narrowly over following Dean Leaver's corner-kick, and another corner from the opposite side by Martin Gray flashed across goal with nobody able to apply the finishing touch. Gray, who has evidently eaten all the Easter eggs as well as the pies, was always prominent in midfield.

Dan Griffin was the target man for the Swans, and when he was substituted early in the second half their attacks became more isolated. From one of these Kris Bridle might have won the game, but goalie Keith Cheal blocked his shot with his feet. Thirty years ago Cheal might have dived and stopped it with his hands.

Apart from their veteran custodian, Southwick had the enthusiasm of youth on their side. Some of their players barely looked old enough to have started shaving, but displayed plenty of skill and confidence. All this augers well for the future, if they stay together. Skipper Neil Harris was lively in the middle of the park, and Grant Bean and Harry Constable also took the eye.

Mr Bean shot wide with a good chance soon after the kick-off, and Constable troubled the home defence with his running though rather less with his shooting. His best effort, from long range, just cleared the crossbar.

For Bob Bond's full report, see Thursday's Shoreham Herald.