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A shockingly-bad first-half and, not much better second, left Worthing with far too much to do, as Eastbourne Town fully deserved their place in the quarter-finals of The Sussex Senior Cup.
Worthing arrested their mini-slump, as they returned from Longmead with a much welcome three points in a come-from-behind victory.
A dire second half display saw Worthing slump to a third straight defeat and slip meekly out of the Velocity Trophy.
Despite another beauty from the Sam Rent’s collection, it wasn’t enough for the hosts to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time this season.
Worthing lost Danny Barker and David Ajiboye to injury along with the returning Joel Colbran to a straight red card, all in the first half, as they fell in the final qualifying round of The FA Trophy.
Goalkeeper, Kleton Perntpeoy was the penalty-saving hero, as Worthing need spot-kicks to get past Tonbridge Angels in the second round of the Velocity Trophy.
A late penalty from substitute, Callum Kealy saw Worthing hang on to their unbeaten away league record and maintain third spot in the table.
Worthing FC Ladies will be disappointed not to have won the match, but it was probably a fair result against Newhaven Ladies with both teams providing an entertaining League match.
Worthing returned from The Queen Elizabeth ll Stadium with another three points in the bag, as they moved above their opponents, into third place.
A dogged defensive display in the second-half, saw Worthing progress to the third qualifying round of The FA Trophy and take home the £4,000 in prize money.
