Campus football

Wednesday 16 November 2022, Essex University Men's 1sts 2 Reading University Men's 1sts 1 - Essex University Playing Fields, Aldi South Eastern Men's Tier 1-1A

My first time watching BUCS football, not a bad game - their 1st teams so standard was quite good, not sure I will be travelling far to see other games, however a good use of a free afternoon in the area.

Large sports field on edge of the campus, just outside Colchester- numerous football pitches, 2 Rugby, hockey, cricket and other sports. Pitches in very good condition. Two other football games on- one Men and one Women.

The game, I watched was played on the pitch closest to the changing rooms and the café (selling hot drinks) - also had dug outs, so guess is main/show pitch.

Problem with Uni football involving South East teams - if M25 involved in trip, games start late! This started 30 minutes late so was getting dark at the end- Ref said it was third late kick off on the trot at Essex..

Football wise - Essex took the lead with a goal that would of been the highlight of any game just as the second half started, Reading hit back from the penalty spot. Towards the end, Essex got a penalty, saved but they put in the rebound to get the win their play deserved.