Morris was impressed by his side's spirit against Essex
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Derbyshire head of cricket John Morris was not downhearted despite his side's Pro40 defeat against Essex.
The Phantoms were set a huge target of 305 to win after centuries from Ravi Bopara and Jason Gallian saw the Essex Eagles make 304-1.
Derbyshire posted 279-8 in reply with Rikki Clarke top-scoring with 69.
"We fought hard. Chasing 304 was going to be a real challenge but we stuck at it and gave it a go and at least we put a performance on," said Morris
"They know they've been in a game. We probably let them get 40 too many but we'll take a lot out of the game."
Derbyshire have just one day off before they resume their County Championship season with a fixture against Northants in Chesterfield on Wednesday.
And the Phantoms play another Pro40 match at home to Surrey at Chesterfield on Sunday.
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