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Mile Oak 2 Wick 3

SCFL Division 1

Josh Irish banged in a hat-trick as Wick warmed up for Saturday’s FA Vase match at home to Haywards Heath by gaining their first win of the season.

Tiago Andrade turns away after opening the scoring for Roffey at Godalming | Picture by Beth Chapman

The Dragons striker opened the scoring in the seventh minute at Mile Oak's Chalky Road with a shot which ripped through the net, then stuck away a second on the stroke of half-time.

He completed his treble early in the second half by rounding off a flowing move down the left, ghosting in at the far post to head home a pinpoint cross from the impressive Dave Herbert.

Mile Oak hit back with goals from Josh Cooper and Jacob Cook but Wick held on.

“Josh was superb and we were in cruise control in the first half, played some delightful football and could easily have scored more,” said manager Lee Baldwin.

Wick and Worthing United meet earlier in the season | Picture: Stephen Goodger

“We became nervous after their second and started overthinking because we wanted that first win so much.

"But we fully deserved to win and we're up and running now.”

Herbert and Jordan Layton were impressive in midfield after signing from Littlehampton on dual contracts.

Baldwin added: “Dave worked hard and showed a lot of passion while Jordan put in a really good shift as well.

"We're grateful to Golds manager Mitch Hand for helping us out.”

Saltdean 0 Wick 2

RUR Cup

Jake Hawker’s scintillating strike from the halfway line and Josh Irish’s sixth goal of the season sent Wick to Sussex RUR Cup victory against ten-man Saltdean United at Hill Park.

Dragons centre-half Hawker hit his stunner two minutes into the second period and said: “We noticed their goalkeeper was off his line quite a bit in the first half and talked about it during the interval.

“So when I saw him move to the edge of the area just after the game restarted, I took aim from halfway and my shot sailed over his head and into the net as he backpedalled.”

The goal sparked wild celebrations and Hawker added:”‘It was probably the best I’ve ever scored.”

Irish found the net three minutes later with a fine finish off the far post.

And Division 1 outfit Wick could have scored more against the premier division Tigers.

The home side had Jordan Barstow dismissed just before the break for kicking out at George Bingham after a midfield challenge.

Lancing and Steyning are both through to the first qualifying round of the FA Cup after preliminary round victories.

SCFL Division 1: Wick, Worthing United and Roffey all celebrate wins