DIRECTOR of coaching Eddie Gooby admitted his side are lacking a bit of nous after they were beaten by Ipswich in this rearranged clash.
Ipswich took the lead after 28 minutes with a well-worked try, which was converted.
However, Chelmsford quickly reduced the arrears with a 33-metre penalty from full-back Simon Hoult after their opponents failed to release the ball after a tackle.
And Chelmsford turned it around a minute before half-time when they secured possession in a ruck and the ball went down the back line to Hoult, who went through a gap and rounded the cover defence to score an excellent try.
But Ipswich hit back straight away when Chelmsford gave away a penalty near their line and the visitors took advantage with a converted try to lead 14-8 at half-time.
Seven minutes into the second half the gap widened from a line-out which was worked to the blind side and over the line.
Chelmsford had three penalties within kicking distance but elected to kick to touch in a bid to get a crucial try, but they couldn't force their way over.
Hoult did add another three points from a penalty to make it 19-11, but the visitors snatched a fourth try after an interception to complete the scoring.
Gooby said after the game: "I feel we showed how far we have come as a squad, but we are just a little bit behind in our know how in key moments.
"We created more chances, but on too many occasions the ball carrier took the contact instead of giving the pass or we took the wrong options. We squandered at least four good opportunities."
