East Thurrock CFC 5, White Notley 2

SATURDAY ( 16 August) brought a successive and convincing three goal victory for East Thurrock Community FC.

After defeating Alresford 3-0 last time out, they continued the positive start to their second season with another strong display.

The first chance came in the seventh minute, as Tommy Barnacle made a lot out of just a routine clearance, lobbing the keeper but striking the outside of the post.

However, three minutes later he would find himself on the scoresheet. It was a goal of real quality, with Harry Daly and Kieron Miles combining, the latter feeding through Barnacle, who at the second attempt put the Rocks in front.

It is now two goals in two games for the Rocks' forward.

After 24 minutes, there was breathing space for the hosts, as Harry Prince earned his side a penalty. The club's top scorer last term took the penalty himself and cooly placed it into the top corner, opening his account for the campaign.

Five minutes out from halftime, the side in amber and black had a 3 goal lead, with Zach Bussell bursting down the right and firing in a cross to Harry Salter, who won the first contact then headed in for 3-0.

The hosts were flying at this stage, and inflicted more pain on the visitors, with Prince grabbing a second, finishing from 10 yards after the goalkeeper dropped his previous effort.

East Thurrock did not stop after the break, and Prince came inches from his hat trick, with a cross from Salter barely missing the number 20 who had an open goal.

Ten minutes into the second period, the visitors scored a consolation, after winning a penalty which was cooly converted.

And seven minutes later, an element of doubt was thrown into the game, as Notley were awarded a second penalty for apparent pulling of the shirt. This time Tommy Bruley in the Rocks' goal saved the kick, but the rebound was scrambled in, reducing the East Thurrock lead to just two.

There was relief after 72 minutes when the win was secured, with Kieron Miles scoring on the edge of the area after a short corner routine.

Rocks will try and make it three out of three next Saturday when they host Thorpe Athletic and then host Sudbury Sports just two days later.

Rocks: 1 Tommy Bruley, 5 Faith Segeman, 16 Kieran Case, 6 Marcus Bella, 12 Zach BusselL, 11 Bailey MorriS, 4 Harry Daly, 10 Kieron Miles (72'), 20 Harry Prince (24', 42'), 21 Harry Salter (39'), 8 Tommy Barnacle (7').