Manor's Glyn Blaize puts in a tackle on Chingford's Steve Hollis (EL7727-9)
Chingford 27
Eton Manor 14
(London Two North)
WHILE there was nothing other than local pride to play for, Chingford and Manor put up a strong display at Waltham Way.
The hosts opened the scoring after 15 minutes, when Luke Campbell touched down under the posts.
Tobias de Klerk added the conversion to make it 7-0.
The home kicker then linked well with Neil Carlsson before he scored out wide. Once again, De Klerk added the extras to extend the lead to 14-0.
Next to score was John Burnage after some good interplay by Hastings, Hoad, Knight and Carlsson. De-Klerk was unfortunate with the conversion, but Chingford were now 19 points ahead with just over half an hour gone.
With Chingford's pack now dominating, Ben Jeynes crashed over from close range to make it 24-0.
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Manor responded after the break with a try from Reece Reed that he also converted.
But De Klerk added another three points to the Chingford total, with a well-struck penalty. Manor broke away to score a second try before the end through Reed which he again converted.
But it was too late to prevent the New Wilderness men from slipping to another defeat, while the Waltham Way outfit capped a fine season in which they once again only just missed out on promotion.
Departing Chingford coach Steve Frost said: "After dominating the early periods of the game and scoring four tries before half-time we always knew the match was ours.
"I would like to thank everyone involved with Chingford over the last six seasons and wish everyone the best of luck for next season."
Manor coach Ged White said: "We lost Tony Skurr just before kick-off with an injury, which disrupted our game plan. But having been 24-0 down at half time we showed great character in the second half and Reece capped another fine performance by scoring all our points."
Chingford's second string are playing in their second cup final in as many seasons at Upper Clapton this weekend.
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