Rustington Otters lift U14 Cup after beating Lancing
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Lancing were favourites after they finished runners-up in the Arun and Chichester A Division 23 points ahead of 5th-placed Rustington Otters.
It was a very tight game but wasn’t without its chances. Otters’ Max Fuller crossed superbly for Mitch Loveridge but the chance went begging. Otters keeper Nick Osinski made a terrific double save to keep it 0-0.
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Hide AdThe game went to penalties. After 14 perfect penalties, Osinski pulled off a stunning save to his left then stepped up himself to win the shootout 8-7. The cup final really was a showpiece for the league and credit goes to both sides in equal measure for the very high quality of football on display and the commitment and competitiveness displayed.