The Manor making their first Cup Final appearance in 70 years, the last time was back in 1938 against Romford in the London Cup.

The Manor kicks off with the wind advantage. Jamie Wallace returns to the fold and plays up front alongside Anton Stephenson.

The Manor first to show their intensions, a free kick 30 yards out, sent into the box, a glancing header from Manor Skipper Steve Willis which sees the ball skim off of the bar.

Michael Begg gets onto the ball and sets off towards goal; Manor keeper Andy Hall spreads himself wide to narrow the angle as he palms the ball out for a Concord Corner.

Anton Stephenson with a powerful run ‘drives forward into the Concord box, as he skips past a packed Concord defence, instinctively Stephenson stabs the ball goal-bound, but to the Manor despair bounces off the post and cleared to safety!

The Manor really unlucky not to be in front get their reward in the 43rd minute, Liam Allen collecting the ball just inside his own half and heads off towards goal, choices to his right with both Stephenson and Wallace making themselves available, however, Allen drives forward and from 25 yards unleashes a powerful shot over Collier's head and into the back of the net, 1-0 to the Manor.

Second half and as expected Concord come out fighting. After 5 minutes Concord make their first Substitute, Tommy Lee enters the field and with his first darting run ‘artistically tumbles over in the Manor box and is awarded a penalty!!

Danny Heale steps up and blasts the ball into the net to level the score at 1-1.

5 minutes later Concords Michael Begg whips down the Manor left; Lee Smith goes to ground early, Begg steps over the Manor defender to the by-line and sweeps the ball across goal and into the path of Heale who smashes the ball home from close range.

64 minutes on the clock and Concord strike once more, the ball sent through a packed Manor defence to the back post where Tommy Lee was waiting to guide the ball into the net, 3-1 to Concord.

The Manor showing their never say die attitude, hit Concord back a few minutes later, Liam Allen down the left sends in a low cross into the path of Anton Stephenson who makes no mistake as he crushes the ball home from 6 yards out.

A tense final 15 minutes see Concord run down the clock, last ditched attempt by Chris Barratt on the end of some great work from Stephenson the ball driven just wide of the post.

The Final whistle blows to the relief of the Concord faithful who before celebrating their victory ‘honourably share commiserations with the dejected Manor men.

A great performance from the Manor in the first half, showed real character and were unlucky not to be 3 up at the break. The second period saw the experience of Concord shine through and take their first Trophy of the season.
Congratulations to Concord Rangers. A real gutsy second half display by the men in yellow. A game full of character from both sides and was an excellent testimonial for the Essex Senior League.

Manor Team:

Hall, Mclean, Fox, Willis (Capt), Smith, Brown, Mulcare, Allen, Stephenson, Wallace, Childs.

Subs Coker, C.Barratt, Dobson, Leary,

Att: 235