Goals rain down as amateurs kick off

The torrential rain however saw a number of the scheduled fixtures postponed owing to waterlogged pitches.

The goals also rained in with referees needing calcularors rather than their notebooks to keep a tally of the scores.

Of the 11 games which were played over the three divisions a total of 103 goals were scored.

Local Championship sides Markinch and Glenrothes hit the goal trail.

Kevin McVey found the net 4 times for Glenrothes in a 7-2 win over Freuchie, Steven Patterson, Adam James and Paul Phipps were also on the scoresheet for Glens. Markinch got their season off to a good start with a 6-1 victory over Fife Athletic, goals from Ryan Wilson (2), Jamie Strachan, Derry Hendry and Josh Wilson had the John Dixon Park side 5-0 up at the interval, debutant Lewis Kellock completed the scoring after the restart.

Glenrothes Strollers lost out 6-1 against Methilhill Strollers/East Fife and Hearts of Beath hit nine for no reply against Kennoway Star Hearts.

Results: KFA Premier Division: Cupar Hearts 9 Pittenweem Rovers 0, Greig Park Rangers 0 Leven United 2. KFA Championship- Eastvale 1 Strathmiglo United 4, Fife Athletic 1 Markinch 6, Fife Thistle 0 Rosyth 1, Glenrothes 7 Freuchie 2.

KFA Division 1: AFC Kincardine 21 Kirkcaldy Albion 0, Bridge of Earn 20 Kirkcaldy Blues 0, Fife Star 1 Newburgh 13, Kennoway Star Hearts 0 Hearts of Beath 9, Methilhill Strollers/East Fife 6 Glenrothes Strollers 1.