Rye smiles: Leaders too hot for Hollington United in East Sussex League

Hollington United 1 Rye Town 3

East Sussex premier

The Lions found champions Rye Town too strong on a hot day at the Gibbons Field.

It was one of two Hollington games played in front of a decent-sized home crowd.

Rye were bound to bring a tough test for Glenn Hine’s team and the Lions went one down to a wonder goal from Rye’s Sammy Foulkes.

After regroup and having a positive team talk at half-time they remained in the game against a tough and organised side.

On 55 minutes lone striker Aaron Cochrane capitalised on a defensive mistake to go through and equalise with a fantastic strike.

The Rye keeper had previously denied Cochrane with a great save from a free-kick.

Tired legs and a limited bench took its toll late on as Darren Warne took full advantage of poorly cleared corner to make it 2-1.

Chasing an equaliser, Hollington let Rye in for another with seconds to go as a cross fell to Jules Phillips, whose finish secured all three points to the visitors.

Hollington felt it was a tough one to take but could be reasonably pleased with their performance on an energy-sapping day.

Rye Town have opened up a three-point lead at the top but have played a match more than second-placed Punnetts Town and third-placed Crowhurst, both of whom have also yet to drop a point.