Bergholt Heath YFC match reports & fixtures – 14th April 2013

Under 8 vs Brooklands (Away)

Our Under 8s were playing away against Brooklands and started brightly playing some decent football. However the hosts took the lead from a powerful long range effort. A similar story unfolded for the second Brooklands goal when another shot from outside the area bobbled awkwardly on the bare patch of pitch in front of Daniel and squirmed through his grasp. Sandwiched in between these goals was a good attack from Bergholt resulting in a shot from Theo that whistled past the post.

Given the good performance in the first half, the Bergholt manager was hoping to push forward in the second, but it was Brooklands who stepped up, rattling another 5 goals past the shell-shocked Bergholt team who seemed to lose their shape and concentration for some explained reason.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Thomas Lloyd – some great tackles and clearances.

Under 10 vs Reed Hall Sentinels (Away)

The Under 10s played the proverbial game of two halves away to Reed Hall Sentinels.  The first half display could easily be blamed on the wind, but this was not the case: there was a distinct lack of off the ball effort that let the team down.  That, combined with poor marking and tackling, let Reed Hall through far too easily and they made Bergholt pay by taking their chances making the half time score line read a resounding 4-0 to the home team.

The second half was a far better display as the boys started to pass the ball – and mostly to each other, which was a bonus!  More time was spent in the Reed Hall half and the chances came. Tyler had numerous shots, as did Matt, Dan and Tom. Unfortunately none went in, but the boys should be pleased that they were creating the opportunities.  As the game wore on, Bergholt pushed higher up the pitch which left it open at the back, however they tracked back with far more urgency than in the first half and managed to stop Reed Hall from scoring.

The boys realised the difference between their displays in the two half’s. Next weekend they have the chance to put it right.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Jonah, for releasing the ball far better today.

Under 14 vs Stanway Rovers (Home)

The Under 14s were playing Stanway Rovers for the third time in 2013, this time at home in the league, having beaten the visitors on the previous two occasions: away in the league in January and just a few weeks ago in the Cup. The visitors came fired up to try and prevent a hat-trick of losses and took the game to Bergholt from the kick off. Within the first 10 minutes they had created a number of chances and a combination of good defending and ‘keeping, plus the bar, kept the score at 0-0. Having weathered the storm, Bergholt began to play their way back into the match, and any good passing moves were being seen from the home team – although chances either end were at a premium. A few minutes before half time, another wonderful passing move resulted in James Holden being played through and he finished confidently to put Bergholt 1-0 up at half time.

The second half started much the same way as the first, with Stanway first to every ball looking to equalise as soon as possible. Unfortunately Bergholt didn’t battle as hard to impose themselves as they had done in the first, and the visitors were cutting out the midfield to pile pressure on an over-worked Bergholt defence time after time. From one of several corners, the ball was cleared towards the edge of the area and, as the Bergholt players stood and watched, the ball was hit powerfully into the roof of the net without a challenge for the equaliser. For the last 5 minutes it was the visitors who looked the more likely to grab a winner , however there was no addition to the scoring with the match finishing 1-1.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Cairan Donnellan – for his good positional play and tackling.

Open Cup Semi-Final – 21st April

Bergholt Heath’s Under 14 team have successfully reached the semi final of both the League and Open Cups this season. The first of these semi finals is against Stanway Villa FC and will be played at Wivenhoe Town Football Club this coming Sunday 21st April, kick off 12 noon. All Bergholt supporters are welcome to attend and help make it a memorable day for the boys.

Under 18 vs Boxford Rovers (Away)

Our Under 18’s, having finished their last ever league campaign in youth football, just had the Cup to extend their season, playing away to Boxford Rovers in the quarter final of the League Cup. As the season drifted away, the usual problem of getting a full team of 18 year olds on the pitch was evident, and the manager Iain Turner could only field 10 players. The home side took full advantage of this and despite a valiant effort, Bergholt went out of the cup with Boxford Rovers winning the tie 7-3.  That’s it for the current under 18 squad unless any of the matches postponed earlier in the season are rescheduled rather than points awarded by default…

Next weeks fixtures – Sunday 21st April:

  • Under 8 vs Rowhedge Juniors KO 11am
  • Bures United vs Under 10
  • Under 14 vs Stanway Villa, Open Cup Semi Final, Wivenhoe Town FC, kick off 12 noon (change to original league fixture)
  • Under 18 – No game
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