Pegasus won through to the Essex Veterans County Cup final... but not until they had fought off a tremendous effort from First Division Benfleet.

Pegs' finally clipped their rivals' wings 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out, the action having finished 0-0 after extra-time.

In the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League Charity Cup Canvey had two goals from Heale to thank for their 4-1 win over Old Southendian.

Maltby won a fiercely-contested encounter at Courtlands Park 3-2, while Strollers opened up the Premier Division title race when they beat Ford Basildon 4-2.

In Division One Stambridge were held to a goalless draw by Eastwoodbury Ramblers and now hold a point lead over Courtlands. Concord won the division's other match 3-1 with Lester scoring two, but opponents Corringham were only able to field eight men.

Hullbridge Sports booked a place in the Second Division League Cup final after their 2-1 win over a spirited Zeus side. They will meet Ambleside in the final.

Ekco 2nd had a surprise 1-0 success at Nicholas Colts thanks to a Graham goal, but their joy was tempered by news that fellow strugglers Ambleside had won 4-2 at bottom club Estrada.

In Division Three top dogs Rochford were held 2-2 at William de Ferrers, despite two goals from Wright, while Chalkwell made up ground on the top three when they won 9-2 at Lions. Micklewright got four and S Morris three.

Terode, of Eastwoodbury Ramblers 2nd, also scored four as his side beat Brit Athletic 2nd 6-3.

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