Goalkeeper Archie Short was the shootout hero for Worthing as they squeezed past Horsham to advance in the Isthmian Youth League Cup.
Worthing's U18s returned to league action with a win over Horsham at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
Reece Meekums has joined Horsham on dual registration terms.
The Reds will warm up for the 2023/24 National League South season with some mouth watering fixtures.
A first Senior goal for sixteen year-old substitute Evan Hoarty rounded off an impressive three-nil win for Worthing, as they lifted the Isthmian League Charity Shield.
Worthing never really recovered from the first-half dismissal of Captain Aarran Racine, as Horsham gained revenge for December’s controversial defeat at The Crucial Environmental Stadium.
Horsham come out 3-1 victors over Worthing at The Camping World Community Stadium.
Match action from our 3-1 win against Horsham at the Crucial Environmental Stadium.
A hat-trick of spot-kicks from Ollie Pearce saw Worthing once again come from behind to take all three points.