THE two newcomers to the Basingstoke and District League Division Two Longdog Soldiers and Origin played out a nine goal thriller.

Soldiers led 3-0 after 40 minutes as Tom Perry scored the opener after playing a one-two with Tom Adams.

This was followed by an own goal and Perry then netted again.

Stefan Graham pulled a goal back for Origin, but Soldiers added a fourth from Lewis Trodd's free-kick.

An Origin penalty from Graham was followed by two quick goals from Adam Bowman made it 4-4.

The Origin winner came from from Tony McClaren with 15 minutes to play.

AFC Aldermaston A could not raise enough players to meet AFC Berg.