Tuesday`s Pre-Season Friendly Review

Barclays Premier League Crystal Palace won 2-1 at National League Bromley in the two sides' final pre-season friendly on Tuesday night

Sullay Kaikai scored twice for Palace, including an impressive free-kick.

Daniel Ajakaiye grabbed a late consolation for the hosts.

Bromley`s league rivals Chester FC rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 home defeat by Burnley under-21s.

James Akintunde had handed the home side a first half lead but second half efforts from young Burnley duo Frazier Murdock and Dan Agyei secured the success for the Premier League returnees.

Matt Tubbs scored a brace after coming on as a substitute for the second time in four days as Forest Green Rovers completed their pre-season programme with a convincing 5-1 win at Evo-Stik League Southern Division One South & West side Swindon Supermarine.

Christian Doidge gave Rovers a 21st minute lead when he headed in Darren Carter's cross on the goal line at the far post.

Mohamed Chemlal boosted his hopes of earning a start on Saturday as he got on the scoresheet 8 minutes before the break.

Rhys Murphy made it three on the stroke of half-time as he converted an Elliott Frear cross.

Rovers completed changed their side for the second half and Tubbs got on the end of Aarran Racine's ball to finish in the 62nd minute.

Sam Morris pulled a goal back for `Marine 3 minutes later but Tubbs grabbed his second when he seized on a poor goal kick to score.

National League newcomers Sutton United ended their pre-season campaign with a 3-1 victory against Ryman Premier Division Tonbridge Angels.

Sutton went in front in the 25th minute through a low 20-yard shot from Bedsente Gomis, and although Tonbridge equalised just after the hour with a Luke Allen penalty, new signing Chris Dickson restored the lead within a minute from a Gomis cross.

Gomis then missed a penalty before Craig Dundas made it 3-1 with 5 minutes remaining.

An inexperienced Kidderminster Harriers side were no match for a Championship Birmingham City XI as the Aggborough outfit completed pre-season with a defeat.

Harriers fielded an inexperienced side containing four triallists, including Liam Truslove, Richard Stambolziev and Michael Onovwigun.

Jack Storer bagged a brace for the Blues, with James Vaughan and Andrew Shinnie also finding the back of the net for the visitors.

Harriers` new league rivals Tamworth entertained Birmingham`s new league rivals Aston Villa at The Lamb.

And Villa`s youngsters produced a dominant display, despite seeing the Lambs take an 11th minute lead with Andy Burns` fine strike from a tight angle.

Rushian Hepburn Murphy equalised in the 19th minute and then put the visitors ahead on the half-hour mark, with Callum O’Hare netting a third 10 minutes from time.

National League South newcomers East Thurrock United warmed up for Saturday`s opening game with a good 3-0 win at former Ryman Premier Division rivals Canvey Island.

The Rocks took the lead after only 5 minutes when Joe Gardner drilled a low ball from the right wing into the dangerous area between defence and goalkeeper. Luis Morrison attempted to intercept the pass but in stretching out a leg only served to turn the ball past Conor Gough and into his own net.

It was 2-0 on 13 minutes when the Rocks earned a corner. The ball was whipped in and steered goalwards but was blocked by a defender. However, the loose ball went straight to an un-named triallist left-back who headed home.

The visitors extended their advantage 4 minutes into the second half through former Canvey midfielder Ben Marlow, who waltzed his way through the Gulls defence before slotting his shot into the back of the net.

Fellow National League South new boys, Hampton & Richmond Borough, took home the Ryman (Isthmian) Charity Shield.

The Beavers enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Ryman Premier side Kingstonian at the Beveree.

They took the lead on 23 minutes with a Nicke Kabamba strike after the Kingstonian defence stopped for an offside flag that never came.

Jamal Lowe could have made it comfortable with 10 minutes to go but his penalty was well saved by Rob Tolfrey.

Alex Cathline scored two for Dunstable Town as the Southern Premier side ran out 2-1 victors against Oxford City at Creasey Park.

Liam Envermaras netted City`s consolation.

National League North side FC United of Manchester made the short trip to NPL First Division North hosts Trafford and won 2-1.

Mark Derbyshire gave the home side the lead on the hour-mark, only for George Thomson to level with 2 minutes.

Matt Walwyn netted the winner in the 87th minute.