IT WAS a real treat of a game between the top two sides in Division Three as Cleeve Tech came from behind twice to beat Rodbourne Real.
Rodbourne went 2-0 up early in the game but the hosts pulled one back through Ewen Lever to halve the deficit before the break.
Cleeve Tech brought on Ash Andrews shortly after half-time and it was the substitute who got his name on the scoresheet to bring the game back lavel.
The visitors then went 3-2 up from the penalty spot but Andrews netted twice in stoppage time to complete a stunning hat-trick and put Cleeve Tech five points clear at the top.
“It was a closely-fought game but we were deserved winners,” said Cleeve Tech manager Lee Anger.
“We had a great attitude on Sunday and didn't give up. We knew three points were vital and when we scored a late equaliser, we didn't want to hold on to that so we continued to press for the winner.
“I’m delighted with our start to the season. We have a great team spirit within the squad and everyone works hard for each other.”
Seven was the lucky number in Division Three’s other two ties as FS Swindon beat Eldene 7-2 while AFC Tap & Barrel also put seven past G Power Solutions in an 11-goal thriller.
In Division One, it was a walk in the park for FC Walcot as they hammered Inter Sandgate 15-1 to put themselves third in the league.
Meanwhile, league leaders Greyhound dropped their first points of the season as second placed New Century WMC held them to a 1-1 draw.
In the top flight’s only other match, SKS Blyskawica beat AFC Gas 3-0.
In Division Two, Deers Leap moved clear at the top with an 8-1 win over CH2M Hill, with KC Globe, who were level on points with Deers Leap going into the weekend, in Wiltshire Sunday Cup action, beating Castle 3-2 after extra-time.
Elsewhere, Penhill United beat Wanborough 3-1 while AFC Moonrakers and The Windmill played out a 3-3 draw.
It was the perfect 10 for AFC Swindon United in Division Four as they out-classed Smart Movers 10-3.
DH Fitness moved second in the league as they secured a comfortable 5-1 victory over Old Town United while Stratton Saints got the better of DBS as the visitors came out 4-3 winners.
In Division Five, Cricklade MTA ran riot as they beat Nationwide 12-3 to lift them to third in the league.
Meanwhile, there were five goals in both of the other two matches in the league as second-placed AFC Freshbrook beat table-toppers Marlborough Town Casuals 3-2 and Bounce Squad beat PSV Swindon by the same score-line.
In Division Six, County Ground secured an easy 8-0 win over Northern Lights while FC Abbey Meads remain top with a 4-2 win over Swindon Athletic.
In the final two games, Croft Junior beat Cricklade Park Rangers 5-2 and AFC Royal beat Save on Tyres Athletic 3-1.
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