Jonathan Bean tallied a pair of strikes and Clifton Anderson a single tally as Ireland Rangers saw off Prospect. Arriving on the pitch primed following a recent overseas venture that saw them compete against rival services outfits, the home side more than held their own for the first half.

Bean put Rangers in front, only for Jerry Laws to equalise from the penalty spot before Bean and Anderson wrapped up the points for Rangers.

St. George's 4, St. David's 2 St. George's kicked off the season in winning fashion, laying waste to archrivals St. David's during a thriller at Wellington Oval.

St. George's surged to a 2-0 half-time advantage only to have the Islanders storm back to level moments into the second half.

However, another two goal burst by the home team served to floor the visitors.

Del Tyrell (two) and Mackie Crane were among the scorers for the victors, while O.J.Pitcher (penalty) and Keenan Butterfield got on the score-sheet for St. David's.

Paget 3 Hamilton Parish 1 Mark Bourne gave Parish the lead at White Hill Field but Alfred Simmons fired Paget level in the second period and a pair from Dennis Russell, including one from the penalty spot, gave the Lions victory.

Boulevard 3 Som.Eagles 4 Somerset Eagles and Boulevard gave a small crowd at St. John's Field a seven-goal treat, with Eagles ending on top.

Rodre Wilson emerged as the hero for the visitors, spurring them with two goals, while Steven Burrows and Desmond Burgess each found the target once.