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Antoine Julien leads the way as Belgrade hit back

Belgrade emerged victorious from an action-packed opening-day clash with Dynamo 50 Stile.

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The Wolverhampton Sunday League swung into action with the Division One rivals involved in the match of the day.

In the end it was Belgrade who headed home with the points as they hit back from 2-0 down to win 6-3, with hat-trick hero Antoine Julien the star of the show.

Dynamo made an explosive start to the game raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening 10 minutes through Shaun Eatly and Sam Findell.

Belgrade rallied impressively and 15 minutes later they were ahead thanks to two penalties from Charlie Cook and Julien’s first of the day.

Julien then struck again just before half-time to extend the visitors’ lead.

Eatly cut the deficit when he grabbed his second, but Belgrade then took

charge.

Lee Gray made it 5-3 before Julien raced on to a long ball to complete his hat-trick and round off the scoring.

Three second-half goals earned UTC Collins three points at the first time of asking.

Their clash with Wednesfield was goalless at the break, but the home side clicked into gear in the second period.

Tommy Ellitts broke the deadlock with a a superb left-footed strike and then added a second. Dan Jones sealed the win late on from close range.

Sam Rollinson and Joe Faulkner both scored twice as FC Academy Boys won 4-2 at Connaught.

Bradley Lovatt and Paul Harris hit the net for the home side.

Azaad Sports also had two men bagging a brace – Jack Dew and Luke Ranello – in their 5-3 home win against Barley Mow Wanderers. Mitch Evans added Azaad’s other goal.

Concero edged out Bradmore Social 4-3.

The Premier Division action saw the away sides dominate.

JJ Village Inn bagged the standout result courtesy on an 8-0 success at Castlecroft.

Dominic Morgan, Aston McGinis, Zack Horrobin and Josh Carvel all found the net in TK Wanderers’ 4-0 triumph at Emerald Athletic, while Royal FC went down 2-0 at home to Bilbrook Spartans.

Warstones and Codsall Legion Sundats drew 1-1. Dimitri Dunkley netted for the hosts, with Jay Holdcroft replying.

Three Cups had the hot-shot Potts to thanks for their impressive start to the season in Division Two.

Connor Potts found the net four times while Reece Potts bagged a hat-trick in the 10-0 victory over ECC Sports.

Ben Moore, Scott Parker and Ryan Nash completed the scoring.

Tipton Town Sundays are up and running with a three-point haul.

Dan Bell, Craig Ruston, Shaun Weeks and Leroy Coates were on target as they beat GSA Lions 4-2. Manie Singh scored both Lions goals.

Tettenhall Royal Oak slipped to a 2-1 reverse at home to KT Rangers.

All the goals came in the second half, with Lee Faulkner on the mark for the hosts and Ben Morris and Brandon Maxfield for the visitors.

Pilot edged out RG FC 3-2 thanks to strikes from Harry Charlesworth, Sean Broadway and Josh Richardson. Jamie Turner and Shaun Lane found the net for RG.

Dudley United also claimed a 3-2 home win at the expense of Black Country Fusion.

Two goals from Matt Hassall and one from Ashley Jones cancelled out efforts from Steffan Emery and Richard Finch.

Churchill Royal Oak bagged an away-day triumph, winning 4-2 at Royal George.

In Division Three, a late goal rush saw Hill Top Rangers claim the points at King’s Arms.

The home side only had 10 players and held out for an hour before the floodgates opened.

Sandwell Athletic made an impressive start to the campaign as they eased to a 5-1 victory on the road at Sporting Phoenix United.

Sam Armstrong and Adam Whitehouse both bagged a brace, with Alex Woodall also on target. James Cattel grabbed a consolation for United.

Ryan Shaw netted a hat-trick for WV Warriors in their 3-3 draw with Saint Michaels Sunday.

There were away wins for AFC Bradmore and Tettenhall – 6-1 at Russell Athletic and 3-2 at Coseley Tavern Athletic respectively.

Ryans Rhinos beat Woodman Inn by the odd goal in three.

A two-goal blast from Andy Rogers saw Wolves Pride to victory against WV Punjab in Division Four.

Golden Lion AFC also won 2-0, against AFC Perton with Lyndon Jones and Aaron Clayton on target.

Balls to Cancer made a flying start with a 10-1 win away to Wednesfield Conservative while Ashmore triumphed 5-1 at ECC United.

AFC Bentlands ran out 8-4 winners in an entertaining clash at Health Direct.