In the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League Senior Executive Cup, Premier Division Chapel United came out winners in a Titanic struggle with Eastwoodbury Ramblers. They won 4-2 after extra-time.

Munns, Raymond, Williams and Foukes all got on the scoresheet for Chapel.

Pegasus also needed extra-time to see off Stambridge United 2-0. Burns and Chick scored for the Corringham outfit.

Strollers eased into the quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over First Division high-fliers Benfleet.

Maltby closed the gap on leaders Fords with a 2-1 win over Canvey Island, Heald scoring both.

Courtlands Park continued their great run in the First Division with a 2-0 win over struggling Wheatleys. Laindon and Concord shared a 1-1 draw.

Second Division leaders Hullbridge Sports had a comfortable 8-0 win over bottom club Estrada, Heaver scoring a hat-trick.

Brit Athletic, in second place, lost ground after drawing 2-2 with Nicholas Colts, who stay third. Struggling Benfleet 2nd had a surprise 2-1 win at Zeus. Ekco 2nd and Ambleside shared a 1-1 draw.

The top three in Division Three all notched up impressive victories. Leaders Rochford won 8-0 against Brit Athletic 2nd, Wright scoring four.

Old Southendian beat Leigh Ramblers 5-0 with Kernott grabbing two.

Haydon Manor kept their 100 per cent record after seeing off Lions 10-0. Stewart and Gardner both scored four.

Chalkwell still cling to an outside chance of promotion thanks to their 2-1 win over William de Ferrers.

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