A Game of Two Half's

Today I am at Maldon St. Mary's versus Clacton United at Plume School In the Essex and Suffolk Border League.

A first and last for me today, my final ground In this particular league and a first on an artificial pitch, which apparently cost a small fortune.

Amongst the artificial grass are little black beads. These are recycled tyre rubber used on most artificial turf to help prevent turf toe and give flexibility.

The pitch Is Inside a cage which resembles an outdoor prison block. 
I inadvertently, went inside the cage to watch the match and the visitors invited 
me into their dug - out. I then noticed the other spectators watching from outside the cage and realised I really shouldn't have been in there but nobody seemed to mind.

In the first half there was little to separate the sides. MSM  (Maldon St Mary's) equalising with a penalty on the stroke of half time.

Half time 1 -1

I was not sure what was put in the half time refreshments but MSM went nap In the second half, running up a 6 - 2 victory.

This victory ensured promotion for the home side to the Essex and Suffolk Border Premier League.

Final score  6 - 2

Attendance 12

No Programme available

No food or drink