Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 17th November
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 17th NovemberTempest vs BHYFC Under 9s
Bergholt’s first win of the season was against Tempest who were then playing in their first ever match together. This time round Bergholt knew that they were in for a much closer game as the hosts have improved as the season progressed.
So it proved as the first half, much like last week, was even with both teams having some good possession. Last week, Bergholt were shot-shy in the second half and so the Bergholt manager and coach asked the boys to try to change that and if they got an opportunity to then “have a crack!”. From just outside the box, Theo did just that and his shot brushed past the post. Despite this, and some excellent defensive work from the back three, Bergholt fell behind when Tempest broke down the right and the cross was angled such that it deceived Daniel and despite his desperate scramble to get to the ball, it sneaked in at the near post. HT 0-1.
Needing to get an equaliser in the second half Bergholt looked to be more attacking and in particular both Ollie and Thomas H led the blues attack. This paid off when after a scramble in the Tempest box, the ball fell to James just inside the box. He sent a sweet left-foot curler into the corner of the net which sent the Bergholt supporters wild!
This boosted Bergholt’s confidence and Ollie burst through the Tempest defence and tested the keeper with a good effort. But Bergholt didn’t have it all their own way and Tempest had quite some decent possession themselves. They too came close to scoring themselves when the attacker shot across the face of the goal. Daniel dived full length and pushed the ball round the post with an excellent save.
Not for the first time this season Bergholt were involved in a close game. This time it ended as a draw. FT 1-1.
Bergholt player of the match: Billy Sutton. Super tackles and clearances.
BHYFC Under 11s vs Tempest
We met today’s opponents on the first day of the season way back in September. Yet to this day we still await the leagues ruling as the match had to be played as a friendly. It was good to see that Tempest had managed to keep a squad together and were starting to gel. Our boys uncharacteristically started the first half well. There was much better passing going on with some nice interplay. We were looking to start attacks with some through balls, they did not always come off but it was pleasing to see the boys trying to be creative.
Alex was having inspired game and a few times he broke into the box but was just too hesitant to fire off a shot. But it was from a quick throw by Al that Jonah caught the defence out and fired in the first GOOOAAALLL!
After all the good work it was a bit of a blow when our now normal defensive error allowed Tempest to equalise soon after. The guys continued to press and were soon rewarded when Jonah popped in his second GOOOAAALLL!!!
We started the second half in similar fashion with all the boys showing more composure today. Fred was gaining ground down the right but we could not get the final ball in the box. Things got tense soon after when a Tempest free kick popped in to equalise again.
The boys heads could have gone down at this point but they pushed on looking to retake the lead. Eventually it came when Ty grabbed onto a defensive error and slotted it in GOOOAAALLL!!!
The game was finally made safe when on the edge of the box Jack played a nice backpass to Matt who from his trademark distance outside the area placed the ball high into the corner , GOOOAAALLL!!! of the game for me (but I’m biased).
Final score: Bergholt Heath 4-2 Tempest.
Man of the match went to Tyler who put in a good shift at the back in the first half and continued well up front in the second.
The Under 15’s had a free weekend with no match scheduled.
Next week’s fixtures Sunday 24th November:
- Bures United vs Under 9
- Under 11 vs Lexden Saints Blues, KO 10am
- Under15 vs Romford Flyers (Essex Cup R3), KO 10.30am