Steve Mowthorpe saved a sudden death spot kick in the penalty shoot-out to help Chi retain the Steve Bernard Trophy in this the first game back at Oaklands Park for seven months.
Action from Under 18's friendly at Steyning
A wonderful first half strike by Kaleem Haitham gave Chi a narrow pre-season victory over Wessex Premier Division opposition at the third time of asking.
A spectacular first half acrobatic strike by Scott Jones gave Chi the lead in this encounter at Five Heads Park but Horndean bounced back after the break to condemn Chichester to a second pre-season loss in five days.
Chichester suffered a first pre-season defeat to FA Vase semi-finalists United Services Portsmouth who went ahead in the 25th minute thanks to an own goal, added a second on the half hour and a third just after the break.
A Kaleem Haitham header, a first senior team strike for Theo Bennetts and an own goal helped Chichester progress to the final of the Dave Kew Cup in their opening pre-season encounter against Pagham.
Ryan Davidson is delighted to be back training as the squad prepare for the new season.
Action from CCFC Under 18 side's 2-1 friendly win at Shoreham
City head coach Dan Potter, thinks the players will be in good shape come August.
Chichester City Mens side return to Pre-season.
