Hornchurch claimed their first pre-season victory with a convincing 3-0 win over Isthmian League North side Redbridge as Daryl McMahon's squad continued to build momentum ahead of the new National League season.
The Urchins controlled possession for much of the first half and threatened from the outset.
Bobby Kelman had the first chance of the game after being played through one-on-one, but dragged his effort narrowly wide.
Their bright start was rewarded soon afterwards when Trialist A threaded an excellent pass into Kelman's path.
The striker raced clear and calmly slotted home beyond the advancing goalkeeper to give Hornchurch a deserved lead.
Dominic Poleon continued to cause problems down the left flank as Hornchurch searched for a second.
Joe Kizzi headed back across goal from another dangerous delivery by Trialist A, but the Redbridge goalkeeper reacted well to keep the ball out before the danger was cleared.
Redbridge responded through a series of set-pieces.
Rhys Byrne comfortably dealt with a curling free-kick before Kizzi produced a vital block inside the penalty area to deny the hosts from the resulting corner.
Hornchurch remained a threat.
Poleon's excellent ball over the top found Kelman, whose effort was deflected behind, while Nathan Ferguson fired over the bar after Trialist A's corner was only partially cleared.
Makai Welch later won possession on the right and crossed for Trialist A, whose shot rolled narrowly wide.
The visitors took their one-goal advantage into the interval after Byrne comfortably gathered another Redbridge corner.
Hornchurch almost doubled their lead immediately after the restart when Henry Sandat's low cross nearly forced an own goal, only for the ball to strike the post and bounce away.
Redbridge attempted to fight back, but new signing Ryan Inniss produced a crucial tackle to halt a promising attack before making his mark at the other end.
Following a foul on Josh Walker, Trialist A delivered another teasing cross and Inniss rose highest at the back post to power home a header and make it 2-0.
The hosts continued to search for a way back into the game, but Hornchurch remained in control.
Arthur Nasta dealt comfortably with a long-range effort before the visitors put the result beyond doubt.
Sandat produced the goal of the game, driving through midfield and beyond the Redbridge defence before coolly finding the bottom corner to seal a deserved 3-0 victory.
Hornchurch continued to create chances in the closing stages, but the score remained unchanged as the Urchins secured an encouraging win and another clean sheet in their pre-season preparations.
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