Essex Senior League
Basildon United 2, Greenhouse London 0
NEW Basildon manager Laurie Carter saw his side get off to the perfect start to the season at home to Greenhouse.
Two Canvey Academy stars combined for their sixth minute opener as George Cocklin crossed for Tyler Hayes to finish with a diving header.
And the in-form Greg Akpele made the game safe on the hour mark when he fired into the top corner after Terry Junior's effort had been parried by the keeper.
Bees keeper Steve Brown also made fine reflex save late in the game to preserve the clean sheet.
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