Worthing returned to winning ways against East Thurrock United, after a dogged performance finally saw off the Essex-based visitors.
A Bobby Mills double sentenced Worthing to a second successive first qualifying round exit from the FA Cup.
Worthing ended Cray Wanderers' perfect start to the season by taking maximum points at Hayes Lane.
Ollie Pearce led the way with two goals as Worthing eventually overcame the dogged resistance of Bowers & Pitsea, at a packed Crucial Environmental Stadium.
The Mackerel Men fell to a disappointing opening day defeat at one of their promotion rivals.
The Reds lacked their usual cut and thrust on Saturday but still eked out a two-nil win over Isthmian League newcomers Lancing
It may not have been The Amex or Stamford Bridge but those in attendance at The Lashmar on Tuesday night weren’t bothered as 271 of them were there to finally enjoy live football again, with Worthing running out seven-nil winners.
Shaq Gwengwe - one of nine changes at half-time - came on to turn this latest friendly around after former favourite Chas WIlliamson had given the Wessex League visitors a shock fifty-fifth minute lead.
Worthing strolled to a nine-nil victory against Southern Combination League visitors Loxwood, as the Starkey brothers set the benchmark for goal of the season and Ollie Pearce scored four.
It is with great sadness that Worthing Football Club announces the passing of one of it’s own, the multi-tasking but always affable, Roger Johnson.
