Lucas Covolan was the hero on Tuesday night as he saved not one but two Gillingham penalties in an impressive victory and performance against Football League opposition
It was a tight fit as Wimborne and Worthing shared eight goals and hit each other’s crossbar in a topsy-turvy, pre-season encounter at The Cuthbury.
First team boss Adam Hinshelwood has received a massive boost ahead of the season with the news Aaran Racine and Alfie Young have both committed to the club for another season.
With Sir Tom Jones cancelling a performance at nearby Stanstead Park on Wednesday night, it was Worthing who put in a no-show of their own at Oaklands Park on Tuesday evening.
Worthing leave their Combination League opponents wilting in the heat as they eventually see off a stubborn home side.
Worthing will welcome Wingate and Finchley to Woodside Road on the opening day of the Bostik League Premier Division season as the league's fixtures were announced today.