FROM the kick off, Tommy Mayes started the ball rolling and ended the proceedings with a fine header after just 48 seconds to give Kiama a dream start against Corrimal Rangers in its IFA Division One game in The Quarry last Saturday. Without the suspended Steve Dick, it was a reshuffled line up from Good Friday's win against Highlands Utd which took to the field, but the momentum was apparent with some fluent passing moves. James Mortimer continues to impress up front, and he had a good effort well saved on 15 minutes as Kiama continued to dominate. But it was against the run of play when Kiama keeper, Tony Ristevski and defender Alex Cross collided, sandwiching a Corrimal striker in the area, giving away a hotly disputed penalty. From the spot kick Corrimal equalised, but it was Kiama which once again took the game to its visitors creating chances, with Mayes and Mortimer both looking dangerous on the break. Midway through the half a Corrimal defender could only man-handle Mortimer in the area as he headed for goal, with yet another penalty being award. Gary Vian made no mistake to give Kiama a 2-1 lead. Andy Lockard was linking up well in the midfield with Vian and Michael Pitt, and from one such move Mortimer increased Kiama's advantage on 40 minutes with a well taken goal. In the second half Kiama continued to push forward, an Alex Cross effort just skimming the post, while Aaron Murphy's accurate cross found the head of Mortimer, the strikers header flew just over the bar. On the hour, new signing, Billy Sterjovski, came on for the injured Mayes, and the former NSL player showed his class with some deft one touch football and had two efforts well saved. Chris Reminis then made way for Neg Stefoski, as coach Hernandez used his experience off the bench to hold up play in the Corrimal half to run down the clock. Maximum points from the two games, means Kiama are level on top of its District League with Woonona, which have a better goal difference.

Earlier in the day, Kiama youth grade came back twice from behind to draw 2-2 in a sometimes volatile game. Josh Dietrich and Daniel Swinton were Kiama scorers, while new-signing, Mark Jones made a pleasing home debut. T

The Reserves were narrowly beaten 2-1 in a hard fought encounter and were unlucky not to come away with a share of the spoils. Jarred Cizerle rounded off a good game with a well taken goal to level just before the interval. The Schofield brothers, Todd and Scott, marshalled the defence well while Miguel Guevara and Nick Sergi worked tirelessly up front as the reserves continue to improve with each performance.

Next week Kiama travel to Helensburgh Thistle, as the new-look Quarriers continue its quest as serious title contenders. Utility, Steve Dick should return to the side and former Kiama stalwart Mitch Grant should also make his long-awaited appearance, but Mayes could well be sidelined with a badly bruised knee.