Long Melford Colts vs Under 8s
The under 8s were away to Long Melford Colts buoyed by an excellent performance last week. Stand-in ‘keeper Thomas L got off his sick bed to go between the posts and was called into action fairly early on to catch a long range shot. This settled the team down, and they matched their hosts for possession in the middle of the pitch, but unfortunately couldn’t get past a resolute Colts defence. Wrong advise given to Thomas by the Bergholt manager at a goal kick saw possession given away to the Long Melford striker who tucked the ball into the corner of the net with some flourish. HT: 1-0.
The second half was a carbon copy of the first half with even possession but Bergholt unable to get a clear cut opportunity on goal. Melford managed to score their second with a well taken shot to run out 2-0 winners (although it should have been 3-0 as it looked as if Thomas’ save from one shot had crept over the line!).
The boys once again played very well – saving their best form for the end of the season – although maybe a little sluggish in the first half. Special mention to the defence with Billy and Eddie forming an excellent partnership, ably supported by Oliver this week. Also to stand-n ‘keeper Thomas L who made some really good saves.
Bergholt Heath player of the match: Oliver Baker, he was asked to play in defence this week. He showed his commitment in the tackle and pushed forward when he got the chance.
Under 10s vs Stanway Villa
At home on the Poors Field, the Under 10s were playing Stanway Villa having managed a creditable draw with the visitors a few weeks ago when Bergholt only had 6 players available. Unfortunately that recent result had obviously stung the visitors and they took the game to Bergholt in a very determined manner straight from the kick off, scoring within the first few minutes. Bergholt tried to pick themselves up but generally Stanway were first to any loose ball throughout the match. Each side managed to get the ball into the net in the second half, but the visitors had their revenge, running out 2-1 winners.
Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Jonah Murray
Under 14s vs Bures United
The Under 14s played their final league game of the season at home to Bures United, in a dress rehearsal of the upcoming League Cup final. The match started fairly evenly, with both teams having several half chances without managing to get clear shots on goal. The first real chance came from the visitors who sprang forward with pace down the left with the striker flicking the ball goal wards over the Bergholt ‘keeper, only for Jamie Bowden to race back to make a desperate goal line clearance. This near miss spurred on Bures, and within a couple of minutes after Bergholt had failed to clear a first cross, the ball was played back in from a deep position and, with the full back caught napping, the striker nipped in to flick the ball goal wards from inside the 6 yard box. Connor in the Bergholt goal managed to get something on the shot to slow it down and again Jamie was on hand to clear the ball before it went over the goal line. However, generally Bergholt were playing the better football and from one quick incisive attack Bergholt won a corner when the defender desperately cleared the ball out from a cross before a home striker could get on the end of it. From this corner Bergholt took the lead when, after both the initial ball and the follow up cross were cleared, the ball fell to Sam Clark outside the area who left fly with his left(!) foot to curl a powerful shot into the far corner of the net. Within a few minutes it was 2-0 to Bergholt when a good passing move resulted in the visiting ‘keeper making a good save only to see his defenders hesitate instead of clearing and James Holden, who had continued his run, finished well from a tight angle. HT 2-0.
The second half saw Bergholt continue to take the game to the visitors who, after being limited to long balls over the top and shots from distance, were getting increasingly frustrated. Ollie Sanderson added to the score mid way through the half with a shot into the roof of the net from outside the box, then in the last 10 minutes Bergholt put the icing on their cake: firstly with an overhead kick from Mickey Whittle and then with a couple of minutes left, Leo Tiffney shot with the outside of his foot, wrong footing the ‘keeper to see the ball trickle over the line to make the final score Bergholt Heath 5-1 Bures United.
Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Sam Clark
Next weeks fixtures:
Sunday 12th May:
- Under 8 vs Oyster Youth, KO 11am
- Under 10 vs Bures, KO 10am
Saturday 11th May:
- Under 14 – League Cup Final Vs Bures United, to be played at Wivenhoe Town FC, kick off 2pm