New boy Ross Lindley scored the winner in an evenly-fought game. Mike Sherman, James Higgs, Jack Higgs and Scott Bennett all started their frirst games of the 2011-12 season and showed enough quality to ride out early pressure and deliver a winning result.

Cam had the better of early possession,Sharpness letting old habits from last season show in some of their interplay and setpieces. Losing Sherman to an early head injury forced a reshuffle in midfield. Both teams could have been awarded penalties, but Cam had two efforts saved in the second half that could've put the Sharks under serious pressure.

The away side put together several decent moves, but the game was ultimately decided by a long punt from Marklove in goal, Jack Higgs challenging the Cam 'keeper and a close range finish from Ross Lindley.

There were encouraging signs from Sharpness, but both players and manager recognise that the performance will need to be improved upon if Tuffley are to be beaten in next week's friendly at Berkeley power station.

Squad; Marklove, Webber, Collard, James Higgs, J Priday, Jack Higgs, Brain, Sherman, M Smith, Paterson, S Bennett, Hawes, Lindley, John.