Crusaders Colts maintained their highly impressive start to the season with another high scoring win on Merseyside to remain unbeaten.

After a dominant second quarter from the visitors, the result never seemed in doubt but Liverpool emerged with great credit for their rousing finish.

Celtic's greater experience particularly in the shape of Aled James and Phillipe Gardent gave them the edge but there is also a hunger about them which sees them eager for the ball and to keep it moving.

After 46 minutes they led 46-6 but the expected avalanche after that failed to materialise thereafter was a credit to the Buccaneers pack, marshalled by Alex Williams, which never gave in.

Celtic opened the scoring in the second minute capitalizing on a home mistake for David Evans to cross out wide.

Alex Williams' drive regained position for Liverpool and when they moved the ball wide, Richard Bryant forced his way over in the corner, Jamie Hammond landing a fine goal from touch.

Celtic bombed a further opportunity when Evans knocked on with the line beckoning but the visitors then took charge.

Gardent strode through two tackles on an unstoppable 10 metre charge, Lloyd White landing the first of his nine conversions.

Lewis Fox's break set up the next score, impressive full back Elliot Kear backing up for the first of his hat trick.

On 26 minutes, the Crusaders again went in from long range, James the scorer and six minutes later, great passing to the right uncovered Greg Callow ......