Holmesdale may feature many of last Season Phoenix Reserve squad, both on and off the field, but the First Team were not in a friendly mood ast a clinical first half display but this one to bed by the break.

In the 10th minute Jeff Duah-Kessie reacted quickest to steer a cross into the bottom corner to give Phoenix the lead.

Before the half and hour mark the lead was doubled and once more it was big Jeff with the goal as he turned and shot, from just inside the area, giving the keeper no chance.

Just before the interval a penalty was awarded to Phoenix which was duly dispatched by Ashley Probets.

The tasty lead meant that the manager could give all of the squad plenty of pre-season minutes. Although the new look Phoenix dominated the second half they could not add to the scoreline and the hosts even grabbed a consolation goal on the break.

Final score - Holmesdale 1-3 Phoenix Sports