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West Bergholt FC Results 4th FebruaryOn 4th February the club saw a win and a loss but with good performances from both teams. Next 1st team game is away to Hatfield Peverel. The club are also hosting a quiz night on 25th February. Continue reading “West Bergholt FC Results 4th February”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 29th JanuaryWith both the Under 8s and 10s on their winter break, the under 12s were the only team playing last weekend.
After a two-week break due to cancellations, Bergholt faced table-topping Rowhedge Juniors with a depleted team as illness struck Jameson and both Baker brothers during the week beforehand. Despite the rustiness of the lack of games, it was Bergholt who Continue reading “BHYFC Results w/e 29th January”
West Bergholt FC Results 21st & 28th JanuaryThe last two weekends, 21st & 28th January, saw both 1st team & reserves in action bringing a win, a draw and two losses. Next match 4th February 2pm. Continue reading “West Bergholt FC Results 21st & 28th January”
West Bergholt FC Results 7th JanuaryTwo matches were scheduled for 14th January:
West Bergholt FC Results 7th JanuaryThe 1st Team visited Harwich for a tough game in wet and muddy conditions. WBFC went 1-0 up after a lovely goal by Ryan Carvey, but the home side got a goal back just before half time.
The second half started and Harwich Continue reading “West Bergholt FC Results 7th January”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 18th DecemberThe boys started the final weekend before Christmas by enjoying Leisure World to themselves for the annual festive do. All three teams, the development school and their families were welcome to attend.
Back on the field the next morning the Under 8s had Continue reading “BHYFC Results w/e 18th December”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 11th DecemberThe under 8s had no fixture this weekend
Our under 10s were away to St Edmunds. There they encountered a physical match , where several two footed challenges came their way which were not dealt with by the referee. Continue reading “BHYFC Results w/e 11th December”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 4th DecemberLast weekend saw a win, a draw and a loss… Continue reading “BHYFC Results w/e 4th December”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 27th NovemberOur Under 8s were at the University taking part in a trophy event. Perhaps due to recent good form, they were put in a group including teams who had players linked to pro-clubs. This proved a big ask for the boys and they didn’t make it through the group stage.
Hopefully they learnt from the experience.
No match for the under 10s as their opponents cancelled.
This week Bergholt travelled to high-flyers Rowhedge Juniors missing their top two scorers Oscar and Theo and midfield dynamo Tommy.
For the first half of the match Bergholt gave Rowhedge a real shock. They took the game to the hosts and their tackling and passing were some of the best seen this season. With James solid in goal and the defence working their socks off, midfield and Ollie were able to get forward. Creating a number of chances, they found the ‘keeper in good form, but it was his unfortunate error that gave Bergholt a just reward. Thomas’s strike was superbly saved by the goalie but the ball came back with Thomas’s second effort squirming under the ‘keeper’s desperate grasp.
Bergholt nearly doubled their lead when Eddie (who due to our absentees was enjoying his role in central midfield), flashed the ball just past the Rowhedge post. HT 1-0.
At half-time the Bergholt manager impressed upon his players to continue doing what they had been doing in the first half but understand that Rowhedge would now attack with more players than before as they sought to get the equaliser. For the first few minutes of the half it was as the first with Bergholt repelling all attacks, but then it was Bergholt’s time to have misfortune strike as the Rowhedge striker and Aaron chased the through ball and the shot was saved by James but the ricochet then hit Aaron and bobbled in for the equaliser.
This goal then gave Rowhedge a big lift and they then added a second soon after before they then put the game beyond the tiring Bergholt with a fantastic strike which gave James no chance. Bergholt, to their credit, didn’t give up and still pushed forward when opportunity arose but then were dealt a final blow when Jameson was adjudged to have fouled the Rowhedge player just inside the box and the penalty was duly scored. FT 1-4.
The boys came off the pitch deflated as they had given their all. They had played exceptionally well and came away with a scoreline which didn’t reflect the closeness of the game. However they have nothing to be downhearted about as they did themselves proud.
Bergholt Heath player of the match: Billy Sutton – an excellent first half against a tough winger.
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 20th NovemberBefore this weekend’s fixtures we joined together with our CDYL comrades in a minute silence for Jack Atkinson who sadly passed away after playing for his Under 18 side.
The 8s and 10s play ‘uncompetitive football’ and as such we are not allowed to publish results.
The Under 12s Leapfrogged above their opponents with a fantastic win, report from their manager David.
This week Bergholt hosted Wivenhoe Tempest Reds. Pre-match it was honours even as Bergholt had been victors in a pre-season tournament whilst Tempest had got revenge in the first game of the season.
The game kicked off with Bergholt in unfamiliar territory shooting towards the goal at the road end, which they normally do in the second half but it didn’t seem to phase them too much. That said, the first ten minutes of the game saw Tempest in control and they were first on the scoresheet when a cross was glanced goal-wards and the ball went under James. Billy was able to get to clear off the line but his clearance hit the Tempest striker and bobbled in.
Bergholt didn’t let this setback cause them issue as they cleared their heads and finally got their game together as the passes flowed freely so opportunities arose, the first for Oliver whose shot flew over the bar and for Jameson who too did likewise. Oliver however did get on the scoresheet soon after when he was put through and his first attempt hit the post but he got the ball back, kept his composure and slotted the ball coolly through the ‘keeper’s legs. Bursting through the Tempest defence and picking his spot perfectly, he soon followed this up with second.
With their tails up, Bergholt kept applying the pressure, trying to make their dominance count and they extended their lead further when some excellent play put Oscar in front of goal and he made no mistake. To their credit Tempest did not give up and they made a real attempt to get back on the scoresheet before half-time; the Bergholt defence had to withstand a lot of pressure which they did very well with Aaron and Thomas, in particular, getting in some vital headed clearances from numerous corners. HT 3-1.
At half-time the Bergholt manager asked his players to ensure that they kept the two skilful and quick Tempest wingers in check and to continue to pass the ball around well as they had in the first half. These two things they did very well and, although Tempest had their chances, the defence held firm and, when breached, James made two excellent saves – one of which was particularly brave.
This gave Bergholt the confidence to pass the ball around and there was some great passing combinations with all boys showing their passing range and skills. This finally this resulted in another goal when Tommy’s through ball put Freddie clear down the wing and, despite the calls for the cross, instead smashed the ball into the roof of the net at the near post. FT 4-1.
A great game for the supporters to see as both teams looked to get the ball down, pass and play on the grass rather than just lumping it and hoping.
Bergholt Heath player of the match: James Laver – two valuable saves in the second half.