First time on a full pitch, first time at 25 minutes each half, The boys started brightly but the visitors had that little bit of class about them that suggests they have been placed in the wrong division.

A tight first half, up the hill, the boys really did well but struggled to get out of their half. Half time the score was 0-17.

Down the hill but running out of steam the boys tried hard to the death but Sudbury really did punish some loose kicking and tired legs to run out 0-54 winners.

The boys were understandably disappointed but positives were highlighted and lessons learned.

We doubt very much that all the teams will be as good as Sudbury this season.

Next up is an Essex Cup game at Home to Wanstead on 12/10/14