Friendly

Saturday 1st August 2020

Kick Off 12.15 Actual 12.24

Debden Park 3 Dagenham United 1, attendance 17

1’ 1-0

35’ 2-0

38’ 2-1

70’ 3-1

@ Debden Park High School, 3G Pitch

Willingale Road

Debden

Loughton

IG10 2BQ

No Admission or Programme.

It was 20 weeks ago today that I last watched a match ‘live’, meaning a run of 139 blank days without football, as a result of restrictions imposed following the Covid-19 pandemic. It was good to get out to watch some sport again, even if it was just for a friendly.

The match was Mid Essex League versus Essex Alliance League. Debden Park were always on top, but Dagenham kept it close throughout. Despite it being very hot, the game was played with just a quick drinks break midway through each half.

Despite it being a ‘cage’, it shows just what can be done with a little bit of thought as far as spectator viewing is concerned. Two decent sections of bench seating built into the grass banking meant this felt like a proper ground.