Essex Senior League

FC Romania 1, Hullbridge Sports 3

HULLBRIDGE Sports got their season off to a winning start with a 3-1 win at FC Romania.

Sports were pegged back to 2-1 at one stage, but were always in control and ran out worthy winners.

Rob Lacey gave them the lead when he finished a one-on-one, and Rob Hodgson doubled their lead with a header from a corner.

James Lacey guaranteed three points with a late tap-in.