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LAST season's treble winners, City Crusaders made a winning start on their Premier Division debut, with a 6-4 victory over Joga Bonito at Trelai Park.

It was the Goodwin brothers again among the goals, with Andrew and Michael grabbing two goals apiece.

Mark Smith netted the opener and Steve Charles hit a fierce strike from the right side of the box for a decisive fourth goal.

Bridge Inn made it two wins in a row with another impressive display, this time with an 8-0 win over RP Lakers.

Peter Harrington followed up on the previous week's hat-trick with four more goals.

Chris Marchant was on target with a hat-trick, while John Prewett added to the goal blitz.

A hat-trick from Gpacesario De Abreu, together with further goals from Scott Chappell (2), Wayne Martin and Martin Mansfield secured a 7-2 win for Pentwyn over local rivals Pontprennau. Jamie Higgins and James Hansen replied with consolation goals for Pontprennau.

In the other Premier Division match, Grange Celts got off the mark with 5-1 win over Inter Leisure.

Steve Jones netted a hat-trick, with Brian Kelly adding a brace.

In the First Division, Rumney High School Old Boys dampened the goal threat of the previous week's highest goal scorers, Monkstone Inn, with a 4-1 victory.

Acme Revolution recorded their first win of the season by 6-4 over Westgate Blues. Neil Clarke netted a brace, with Andrew Godde, Chris Davey, Andrew Kerry and Luke Watson also on target.

Westgate replied through Huw Beaverstock (2), Andrew Norman and Richard Dutton.

Matty Davies was in outstanding form as he netted six times in Plough Albion's 7-6 win over Roath Park Galaxy. Gareth Morgan struck the other Plough goal. Ryan Britany (2), Alex Galdo (2), Sam Houldswoth and Rhys Thomas were on target for the Galaxy who missed out by the odd goal.

A Ben Gibbons strike and a late goal from Sion Parry were just enough to secure a 2-0 win for the Beverly Hotel over the Greek Cypriot Association of Wales (GCAW).

In the Second Division, a Stephen Bateman hat-trick earned FC Dragons a 3-3 draw against Pentwyn Corries. Dan Taylor, Ian Nunnery and Richard Mallinson netted for the Corries.

Meanwhile, Cardiff Police picked up all three points after a 3-1 win over Spartak Cow. Anthony Moyle, Mike Perry and Baggett netted for the Police.

Arriva Trains steamed to their second win of the season thanks to goals from Steve Crowe (2), Dean Radford (2) and Jonathan Thomas in a 5-0 win over Channel View.

A special mention for goalkeeper Steve Hutton, who was excellent for Arriva and celebrates his 50th birthday the end of the month!

In the Third Division, The Railway made it two straight wins with a 3-1 victory over Sparta Cathays. Scott Beaumont (2) and Martin Falcon netted for the Railway, while Chris Day replied for Cathays.

Tremorfa Hotspur opened their account with a 3-2 win over Llandough thanks to goals from Kelvin Robinson (2) and Liam Cook. Llandough replied through Steven Cutting and Maleek Webb An Adam Moorhouse hat-trick put Moorland Starts on the road to a 6-0 win over Sensei FC.

Matthew Bagnell (2) and Adam White added to the score Cardiff Liege played out a 3-3 draw for the second consecutive week, this time against RDL Rangers. Gareth Kennedy (2) and Chris Jones were on target for Liege, while Ben Frampton, Jon Davies and Mitch Prosser replied for the Rangers.

A hat-trick from Sean Park put Inter Coryton on course for a 4-2 win over Cardiff Northern Old Boys. James Fenton added a fourth, while Imran Ali and Matthew Rowley replied for Northern.