PEACEHAVEN & T.  2  WICK  3 

Peacehaven lost their grip on the second cup in a week on a hugely frustrating night at Piddinghoe Avenue. After a first half horror show when they were at times completely overrun by Wick, they were left with only the League to concentrate on as the winter bites.

Wick arrived in confident mood after six successive wins, and immediately set about a fragile home defence. Brett Forden and George Gaskin's physical power was causing consternation at the back for Peacehaven, and it was no surprise when they took an early lead. Kieron Urquart stole possession high up the pitch and a quick counter attack released Gaskin, and he slammed a low shot past Joe Adams.

Peacehaven responded well and were level within minutes. Rob O'Toole played in Scott Marshall and the midfielder slid a well placed shot into the bottom corner.

Wick were soon back on the attack and back in front. Gaskin found himself in the clear again, and though Adams saved his first shot no one responded quickly enough to stop him grabbing his second goal of the night.

Wick were now rampant, and another quick counter attack saw them move two goals clear. Again Peacehaven lost possession high up the pitch, and with no midfield cover Gaskin fed Seb Baggura, who drilled in his sides third of the night.

Peacehaven were reeling, and it took them a while to regain any composure. As half time approached they finally began to put some pressure on the visitors, and snatched a lifeline when O'Toole poked home Freddie Barker's deflected shot.

That should have set them up for a second half onslaught, but it never materialised. Wick, who have been hugely boosted by the arrival of ex-Pagham boss Dave Berkowitz in their dugout, were well organised at the back, and never allowed Peacehaven to build any momentum. A succession of long balls were easily dealt with by the Wick defence, and Peacehaven were never able to sustain any pressure.

Wick probably should have added to their lead, when Gaskin hooked over after Adams had dropped the ball at his feet. Peacehaven were throwing everything they could at them, but by the final whistle the visiting keeper Maciej Kason hadn't had to make a save in the second half, and that told its own story.

 Peacehaven:-  Adams, Hall, Hill, Kneller, Gunn, Barker (Williams 88), Marshall, Snell, Bunch, Levitt, O'Toole (Saunders 78)

Unused Sub:- J.Cullinane    Scorers:-  Marshall 6, O'Toole 44.

Peacehaven Man Of The Match

 Wick:-  Kason, Urguhart, Brown, Bradshaw, Bonniface, Wilkins, French, Baggura (Hotson 88), Gaskin, Forden (Towers 66), Dormer (Wagley 60).

Scorers:-  Gaskin 2, 11, Baggura 15.

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