Andrew Lee was pleased to give his new look side a run out on Monday night against Senior B side Witchford 96.
Only two players in the squad remained from last season and it was a mixture of last seasons Under 18s with a number of trialists on show
In a very close and competive game it was new signing Paul Summerskill's run from midfield that created the chance for Luke Mansfeild to head home after 17 minutes
Witchford had a lot of possession in the second half but could not find a way through and the game finished up 1-0
The only downside to the game was that George Rayner suffered a broken wrist and will be out of action for at least eight weeks
Ely City Reserve Squad:
Will Beech,Carson Silvain,Charlie Tunnel,Callum Butcher,Jamie Birch (Trialist) ,Ryan Frear,George Rayner,Paul Summerskill,Rhys Mazey,Charlie McManus,Luke Mansfield,Charlie Bowditch,Carl Saxby ( Trialist ) ,Jamie Simper, Charlie Goodchild (Trialist) Stanford Jemwa