Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 11th January
BHYFC U8s & U10s
Both the Under 8 and Under 10 teams are currently enjoying their mid-season break, leaving the Under 12 and Under 16 teams the only ages due to play during January.
Feering Falcons Reds vs BHYFC U10s
On a chilly blustery morning the match began with the game moving up and down the pitch. There were a few nervous moments at the back for both teams as hurried clearances were missed but these improved as time moved on. Slowly Bergholt got more of a grip on the game and balls were played through to Ryan up front. He latched onto a few but his pace left him unsupported and he was unable to go it alone. A couple of shots went off target but the breakthrough looked likely. Eventually Bergholt took the lead. Jonah dribbled into the box and was brought down for a penalty. Jonah placed the ball and thumped it home for 1-0. With time nearly up in the first half, Feering pumped the ball into the box and a scramble ensued, it should have been cleared but ended up in the net.
No need to panic as with the second half to go and the slope advantage it looked like just waiting. The second half was all one way as Bergholt tried to take the lead again. Sometimes the boys were a bit selfish on other occasions they were rushing the play. When Bergholt did pass it around things were looking fine but that penultimate ball was just missing. Falcons parked the bus so on the occasions Bergholt did break through it was met by a wall of red defenders. Jonah had an opportunity on the edge of the box which he skied and Ben put a slightly harder chance wide. With time pushing on Bowen was pushed up front for a second forward as he was not needed at the back. The best chance of the game fell to him near the end when a ball played into the box finally found someone. With just the keeper to beat he chose to hit it first time but the keeper made a great save.
Final score: Feering Falcons Reds 1-1 Bergholt Heath
A frustrating game to watch as Bergholt had the better possession but just not that killer finish.
FC Clacton Reds vs BHYFC U16s
The Under 16s were due to play FC Clacton Reds away in the Open Cup but the match was postponed due to a water logged pitch.
Next weekends fixtures, Sunday 18th January:
- Great Bentley vs Under 12
Long Melford vs Under 16