Rayleigh Trinity completed their Rochford Festival of Sport programme without being beaten.

Their teams won both the Rayleigh Trophy (Print Centre Cup) with a 2-0 win over Chemico and senior veterans prize (Bill Pickup Trophy) with a 3-2 victory over Mill Sports.

Then they captured the top senior soccer award, the Champion of Champions Cup, with a 4-2 final success over Bell Sports.

Southend Borough Combination champions and Walton Cup holders White Ensign showed their strength in depth when they won the Open B and C competitions with two different teams - a first for the Festival.

Huge crowds poured into King George's Playing Fields, Rayleigh, for finals day and much interest centred on the junior soccer.

Fans were packed three deep round the pitch as Elmwood Colts took the under-7 final with a 2-1 win over Hawkwell and also collected the under-8 prize, beating Ashingdon 1-0.

The under-9 Cecil Gowlett Shield went to Berry Boys, 2-0 winners over Newtown, while Hawkwell took the under-10 Bailey Shield, beating Grovewood 2-0.

The under-11 Dalliday Trophy was won by Castle Rangers, who saw off Leigh Rockets 3-0. London visitors Broadwater took three junior prizes. They beat Trinity 6-1 for the under-12 Junior Trophy, Island Boys 3-2 for the under-15 Chairman's Cup and Hawkwell 6-3 for the under-16 Alan Day Trophy.

A special under-10 girls match ended with victory for Edwards Francis, Rayleigh, who beat Wyburns 2-0.

The under-13 Nichols Cup went to Woodland Boys, 4-0 winners over Castle Rangers. Canvey Orient collected the under-14 Vic Curtis Cup, beating Blackgate Gunners 3-1.

For the seniors, the Rochford Trophy (Southend Sports Centre Cup) went to extra-time before Bell Sports beat Rochford Town 2-1.

White Ensign's double saw them overcome Broadwater 3-2 after extra-time for the Open B John Ralph Cup. Open C success, for the Mobil Cup, was 3-0 over Oakwood Sports.

Southend took the ladies Joyce Murison Shield 2-0 over Chelmsford. Entertainment away from the soccer at King George's included a gym display, funfair, exemption dog show, stalls and sideshows.

Pool competition winner at the Lincoln Club, Rayleigh was Andy Hall, 5-3 winner over Paul Hemmings.

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