Genesis 4-0 Markfield

The BBC covered this game as part of a special report on Fair Trade match balls.

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Adrian Holland makes it 2-0

Genesis FC notched up an assured win at Lodge Farm in their first game using a Fair Trade match ball.

Towering striker Adrian Holland was a constant threat to the Markfield defence, scoring twice for the home side.

The game's opening goal came on 16 minutes when a swerving corner from Jez Cromie was slotted home by Mike Tyler.

Markfield nearly equalised a few minutes later, but were denied by the crossbar.

Then the dangerous Holland provided a moment of sublime skill, leaping clear to volley home a cross from the left flank on 40 minutes.

KEY MOMENTS 16 mins: Tyler on target 39 mins: Markfield player booked 41 mins: Holland's wondergoal 50 mins: Second goal for Holland 66 mins: Wilman seals victory

He doubled his personal tally shortly after half time, latching onto a defensive error and scuffing a shot into the net.

Nigel Wilman sealed the game for Genesis in the 66th minute, showing too much pace for his marker and sliding the ball across the keeper.

Markfield applied pressure in their search for a consolation goal, but were constantly thwarted by the solid Genesis defence.

Player-manager Jez Cromie said: "It was a difficult surface and hard to play any quality football, but we worked hard.

"The guys at the back did really well, winning everything in the air and clearing everything up."

Commenting on the Fair Trade ball, Cromie said: "It was great... you couldn't tell the difference."

Genesis and Markfield play in division one of the North Leicestershire League.