Braishfield marked their return to Senior  football after an eight-year absence with a deserved 2-0  victory over Eastleigh Comrades Reserves.
 

After winning Junior 2 last season, Braishfield kicked off the new campaign with high hopes and were bolstered by a number  of new key signings – pacy striker

Max Beebe from Winchester Castle and the  experienced centre back Olly Durman from Burridge.

Braishfield  also paraded a new kit following sponsorship from  Ace-Liftaway, who presented the new strip prior to kick-off.
 

The local company were particularly interested in this  fixture as they sponsor Comrades as well!
 

Braishfield started well and the early signs were good with  plenty of possession and good movement.
The ever reliable  Paul Tanner put in a fine shift at left wing back and  caused  problems. It was from his fine cut back  that the ever impressive Ash Shergold slotted home the  first.
 

The rest of the first half went by without much incident, although Durman had to be subbed on 25 minutes due to injury, replaced by the committed Ali  Aikman.
Comrades had a few  good spells of pressure but the home defence gave little  away.
 

The second half saw Braishfield really kick on and their confident passing game shone through with good chances created for the hard working Ben Jacobs and Luke Shergold.

After more possession and great football, and at times playing with ease, Braishfield extended their lead when an excellent move from deep in their own half saw Shergold cleverly set up Jacobs who lofted the ball over the keeper.

Braishfield have no fixture this weekend.