Southend AC have progressed to the finals of the Eastern Veterans league at Bedford on September 7.

The result follows the final south-east division match at Garon Park which saw Chelmsford beat Southend in both the men's and women's matches.

Southend lost 123-107 in the men's and 94-90 in the women's, but both clubs progressed to the finals.

Published Monday August 12, 2002

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