Truckell hat-trick sees Fareham humiliate Petersfield ahead of semi-final clash

A heavily rotated Petersfield Town have ended the season on a massive low as Fareham Town swept past the Rams 5-1 at Cams Alders last night – which saw the Creeksiders net four goals inside 35 minutes.

Petersfield certainly should have taken an early lead just inside three minutes. Callum Glen picked out Austen Giles, who was through on goal, but keeper George Bonney palmed away the close-range shot. But a combination between Connor Underhill and Elliot Holmes on the left found an unmarked Jamie Truckell lurking at the back post who fired the Creeeksiders ahead.

Fareham controlled the majority of the first-half with a carbon-copy of the first goal with Truckell striking his second of the game moments later.

Just five minutes afterwards, Fareham extended their advantage to three goals. Underhill and Jack Breed link-up well, which allowed Holmes to test his luck from range but his effort was denied by the post. Fortunately it rebounded right to the feet of Truckell, who found himself with a tap-in for his hat-trick. Four shots, three goals for the Creeksiders.

Fareham added another four mintutes later when a sweetly-struck free-kick from Jamie Hosking on the edge of the box curled into the top-left corner.

HT: Fareham Town 4-0 Petersfield Town

Just eight minutes after the restart, Fareham made it five. Hosking found the back of the net from another free-kick – a mirror of his earlier strike.

Jo Houldsworth scored a late consolation for the Rams. The 16-year-old, who made his first senior start against Cowes Sports just two days earlier, netted past Bonney.

FT: Fareham Town 5-1 Petersfield Town

What is next for both sides?

Wessex Premier League action is over for Petersfield Town. But, the Rams have a chance to make the final of the Portsmouth Senior Cup on Thursday when they host Royal Navy FA at the Southdowns Builders Stadium.

Whereas for Fareham, however, they are back into action on Thursday night against Andover New Steeet – the first time they have had a two day break since the start of the month. This will be one of three games in the space of six days.