'Ruthless' Rustington hammer rivals Bosham

Rustington hit a perfect ten as they moved to within a point of SCFL Division 2 leaders Angmering Seniors on Saturday.
Chris Darwin netted a hat-trick in Rustington's crushing win over rivals Bosham. Picture by Derek MartinChris Darwin netted a hat-trick in Rustington's crushing win over rivals Bosham. Picture by Derek Martin
Chris Darwin netted a hat-trick in Rustington's crushing win over rivals Bosham. Picture by Derek Martin

Blues pair Josh Irish and Chris Darwin both hit hat-tricks while Regan Miles, Stephen Kirkham and Richard John all netted, along with an own-goal, firing Blues to a 10-0 home triumph over rivals Bosham.

Reigning champions Rustington moved up a place to second with the victory and are now ten matches undefeated this season in the league as they look to defend their title.

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Blues boss Kerry Hardwell was delighted with the win and hopes they can build from this platform.

He said: “We were ruthless in front of goal and it was another clean sheet. That’s 19 goals in the last three games and three clean sheets, this is a great platform for us to go into November and December which is a big month for the club.

“It was great to have Alex (MacIver) returning after a few weeks away and he took his role at centre-back with his partner Richard John in what was a fine display from the defence and goalkeeper Ben West.

“First half goals from Josh (Irish) and Regan (Miles) got us off to a great start and in the second half we ran riot with eight goals. Josh got another two to complete his hat-trick and Chris (Darwin) getting a second half hat-trick. Goal of the day came from centre-back Richard John who scored a chip from the edge of the box leaving the Bosham goalkeeper helpless. A great performance from the boys.”

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Irish broke the deadlock on 20 minutes then Miles doubled Blues’ lead 15 minutes later.

Rustington turned in a fine display after the restart, netting eight times. Darwin struck a 37-minute treble and strike partner Irish also completed his hat-trick.

Blues entertain Cowfold in a League Cup first round encounter on Saturday.

RUSTINGTON: West; Gilchrist, John, MacIver, R.Miles, Hudson, Peters, Brown, Darwin, Kirkham, Irish. Subs: O.Miles, Ryder, Llewellyn.

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