Willoughby haul in vain for Essex against Glamorgan

County Championship Division Two, Cardiff

Essex 259-9 dec & 166-9 dec drew with Glamorgan 187 & 99-5

Essex 8pts, Glamorgan 6pts

Match scorecard

Charl Willoughby's four-wicket haul proved in vain as Essex had to settle for a draw with Glamorgan.

Resuming the final day on 5-0, Essex declared on 166-9, with Tom Westley making 52, to set the hosts 239 to win, Huw Waters taking 5-47.

Glamorgan, now the only Division Two side without a win this season, slumped to 37-4 and 79-5 before closing on 99-5, Willoughby finishing with 4-33.

Mark Wallace (26no) ensured a draw but the hosts are now adrift at the bottom.