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BHYFC Results w/e 28th September

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 28th September

Gt Bradfords vs BHYFC U8s

After scoring 9 goals in their first ever home game against Reed Hall Sentinels last week, this Sunday saw the Under 8s play away, to Gt. Bradfords.  For the second match running they scored 9 goals!  These we divided between the following players:

Erin Williams scored 6 with Oscar De’ath, Riley Blowers and his brother Bevan Blowers all scoring 1 each.

Bures United vs BHYFC U10s

Following last week’s result and performance for the Under 10s, the Bergholt manager was looking for a positive reaction from the team in the local derby away to Bures United.  He wasn’t disappointed as he got positivity right from the start.  Within the first minute Bergholt got down the right wing and Nicholas lashed the ball goal wards but as the angle was tight he found the side netting.  However, Bergholt did get their goal when a few minutes later after pressure again down the Bergholt right saw the ball fall to Oliver inside the area.  Having scored in the fixture last season he kept up the record as he lashed the ball past the Bures keeper to register Bergholt’s first goal this season.

Buoyed by this Bergholt looked to increase that lead with Freddie and Oliver again trying their luck but the Bures keeper was in fine form.  His saves gave the Bures team confidence to get forward themselves and from one of their attacks they got the equaliser.  A corner was swung into the near post and the height and power was too much for Daniel who could only parry into the net.  HT 1-1.

The second half was a copy of the first but with roles reversed as Bures had the majority of chances but found Daniel in super form.  Bergholt kept going through this pressure and showed more commitment than last week. A perfect example of which was when, with a few minutes to go, the Bures striker was one-on-one with Daniel who made a fantastic save and the rebound went to another Bures attacker whose shot was blocked by at least four Bergholt players who threw themselves in the way.
The game ended equal at 1-1, which was a fair result given each side was on top for one half each.  With the small pitch hampering the chance for much passing, the game was very bunched and hopefully the return match will be a more expansive affair.

Bergholt Heath player of the match: – Daniel Jackson – super saves and monster kicks.

BHYFC U12s vs Wivenhoe Town

Uncharacteristically the Under 12s boys started this match on the up when after five minutes a corner from Matt was met by Tom at the near post with a deft near post header that squeezed into the net. 1-0.

This was followed up not long after by a strike from Jonah when he regained possession on the edge of the box, powered through the defence and slotted it home for 2-0.The game then settled down as Wivenhoe started to come back into it. They did just that by pulling one back which meant the boys could not be complacent. 2-1.

The two goal advantage was soon restored when Matt’s free kick was saved but Jonah was there to put the loose ball in the net. 3-1. Bergholt then switched off with numerous unforced errors , unfortunately one of these led to another for Town to finish the half at 3-2.
Things did not improve much after half time as the boys could not keep possession, continually giving away the ball. Wivenhoe used it to their advantage and the resulting pressure forced Richard into an error in the box and a penalty was awarded and dispatched 3-3. This rocked the boys and at last they started playing better football.

Jack regained the lead as he was found unmarked in the area to score easily. 4-3. This was followed soon after when Ryan got off the mark with a similar effort for 5-3 and then he doubled his tally albeit a tad fortuitously, his first shot was saved by the keeper, the rebound fell to him and he hit the post. Once again it rebounded to him and third time lucky, from the tightest of angles, he finally tucked the ball home. 6-3. With just a few seconds left on the clock the ball fell to Jonah on the edge of the box. It looked like he was going to unleash a powerful shot but instead he passed it to Bowen who was just ahead of him in the area. Bowen calmly dispatched it past the keeper for his first ever goal. 7-3.

A good result, but the boys are capable of playing better football than today. One pleasing part was the amount of chances Bergholt created. As well as the goals, Jack hit the post, Richard, Tom and Dan had good efforts all just missing the target and Matt put in some great corners.

Man of the Match went to Daniel Thomson for an all round solid performance.

BHYFC U16s vs Wivenhoe Town

The Under 16s were at home, also to Wivenhoe Town, but playing without goalkeeper Connor who was away this weekend – missing only his second ever match for the Club in over 5 seasons, plus Captain Jamie Bowden who was still injured from the previous week.  Despite the required reshuffle, Bergholt started brightly and moved the ball around well to camp out in the visitors half for the first 10 minutes without managing to get a clear cut opportunity. After this initial pressure, Wivenhoe came back into the game and started to find plenty of space in the attacking third of the field as the Bergholt defence were sitting too far off their players which allowed them plenty of time and freedom.  Luckily the visitors were unable to capitalise on this which allowed the manager to try and correct the problems at half time with the score at 0-0.

The second half started with the Bergholt defence appearing not to have taken on board the manager’s comments regarding space, and they were again sitting too deep which enabled the game to become stretched with a disconnect appearing between defence and midfield.  After around 10 minutes Wivenhoe finally capitalised on more hesitant defending to score a simple and easily preventable goal.  This shook the home team and they tried to get back into the game immediately, but rather than play the ball around as they had done in the first half, they were rushing and the final ball was not finding a Bergholt player. Wivenhoe nearly scored a second when there was another mix-up at the back, but luckily the off-side flag was raised.  However the reprieve was only short lived when a simple ball over the top saw the central defenders both leaving the strikers unmarked and one ran between them to finish comfortably one on one with Harry Luckman who was covering in goal this week.

The second goal seemed to knock Bergholt out of their stride and the shape was starting to get lost as the ball with hit high into the air time and again in a desperate attempt to get close to the visitors goal. However Wivenhoe were never seriously threatened and the game petered out to finish Bergholt Heath 0-2 Wivenhoe Town.

Bergholt Heath man of the match: Harry Luckman – brave and commanding in goal.

Fixtures – Sunday 5th October

  • Under 8 vs Lexden Saints  KO 10am
  • Under 10 vs Gt Bentley  KO 11am
  • Halstead Town Reds vs Under 12  League Cup R1
  • Jays (Dagenham) vs Under 16 – Essex County Cup R1 

 

 

 

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BHYFC Results w/e 21st September

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 21st September

With the first week of the new season seeing 3 of the 4 teams without a game for various reasons, the league season kicked off with three of the four teams at home on the Poors Field on 21st September.

BHYFC U8s vs Reed Hall Sentinels

The Under 8’s played their very first match and scored 9 goals in a great performance for manager Andy Williams! Oscar De’ath scored 5, Henry McLean scored 3 and the other goal came from James Murphy.

BHYFC U10s vs Brightlingsea Regent

Bergholt Under 10’s played their first game of the season following their turn to sit out last week. The visitors to the Poors Field were Brightlingsea Regent, who the blues met in the pre-season tournament at Wivenhoe a few weeks earlier.  Brightlingsea kicked off and within 30 seconds were celebrating their first goal as they sliced through the Bergholt team like a hot knife through butter.  This set the tone for the rest of the match with Brightlingsea on top throughout.  By half-time the score was 0-4 following an impressive display from Brightlingsea and some errors from the Bergholt team.

With the Bergholt manager also refereeing the match, he wasn’t able to have a word with the team until half-time when a few words of encouragement and advice were needed. He can take some crumb of comfort that the boys might have listened to his words from the fact that in the second half Bergholt only conceded 3.

A frustrating match for all involved with Bergholt U10’s as this wasn’t the start they wanted and the performance we all know that they can show. There were pockets of play where the boys showed what they were about and were able to compete with Brightlingsea but these were all too infrequent and short.

Bergholt Heath player of the match: – Joseph Watkins – kept on battling.

BHYFC U12s vs Halstead Town Reds

The Under 12’s were also at home on the Poors Field, to Halstead Town Reds.  Bergholt ran out comfortable 4-2 winners with the goals coming via a hat-trick from Jonah Murray and one from Tyler Webb.  Jonah was, unsurprisingly, voted player of the match!

Frinton & Walton vs BHYFC U16s

The Under 16’s were the only team away, at newly promoted Frinton and Walton. A much changed squad from last season, including the loss of two of the best players now playing at the higher (East Anglia) Alliance League level, saw new signings Ryan and Harry Luckman, Conor McLaughlin, Christian Pinto plus the returning Ronan Gallagher all make their debuts during the match.

The loss of the tall centre back Sam meant that the team was likely to concede from corners and it was from Frinton’s very first flag kick that the home team took the lead after around 10 minutes. Bergholt did not let their heads drop and started playing some neat football. A few minutes before half time Bergholt got the break their football deserved with Leo Tiffney neatly finishing a well worked passing move from around 10 yards out. HT: 1-1.

Bergholt were looking to kick on in the second half and took the game to the home team. However some poor marking at the back between the new central defensive pairing let in Frinton’s star striker who finished comfortably. Again this did not deter Bergholt and the team spirit shone through with Conor and Ciaran in central midfield driving the team on. Mid way through the half Bergholt equalised for the second time when a free kick was played into the Frinton box and new signing Harry got his head on the ball to flick it into the goal for a debut goal. This was followed a few minutes later with Conor also scoring on his debut to make the score 3-2.

The home team were now throwing everything at Bergholt to try and equalise but the defence was being superbly marshaled by Jamie from his new position at left back. Unfortunately from one clearance under pressure from the striker, Jamie landed awkwardly at an angle and injured his knee, which required on pitch treatment, then further treatment at pitch side, followed by a trip to A&E. Luckily the feared ligament damage was not diagnosed and a badly sprained knee will see him on crutches and out of action for just a few weeks.

Final score: Frinton & Walton 2-3 Bergholt Heath.

Bergholt Heath Man of the Match: Jamie Bowden – an all action display from the back before being injured a few minutes from time.

Fixtures – Sunday 28th September

  • Gt Bradfords vs Under 8
  • Bures Utd vs Under 10
  • U12 vs Wivenhoe KO 10am
  • U16 vs Wivenhoe KO 11.30am

 

 

 

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Centre Stage Essex

Performance lesson in progressStage School Opens

Centre Stage Essex provides Performing Arts  training in Dance, Acting, Singing & Performance for students aged 8 – 12 years.  Under the supervision of qualified teachers and industry professionals, the weekly 3-hour sessions will carousel through the art forms with students learning new skills in a fun environment thaCentre Stage Essext will build confidence and technique.  Each term will culminate with a live performance using West End and Broadway repertoire.

Sessions will run during term time each Wednesday between 5:30pm and 8:30pm and will be held at Heathlands Primary School.  The first sessions will be a free taster after which each sessions will cost £15 (which can be paid termly). Sibling discounts are available.

For more information either email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] or visit their Facebook page.

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Family Inflatable Fun Day 16-17 August

Family Inflatable Fun DayWest Bergholt Cricket Club are holding a Family Inflatable Fun Day between 11am – 4pm over the coming weekend (16th – 17th August).  For those wanting to bounce the day away there will be a charge of £5 per wristband per day.  With free general admission there will also be access to:

  • BBQ
  • Ice Cream Van
  • Donut Stall
  • Licensed Bar
  • Toddler Area &
  • Kwik Cricket.

kwik-cricketKwik Cricket is a short, fun game, designed for youngsters (mainly under-11s) and is fast becoming a regular addition to team sport, encouraging fair play, in primary & middle schools.

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Cricket Festival – 28th June – 6th July

Cricket Festival 2014Cricket in many guises and several other activities are on offer from West Bergholt Cricket Club between 28th June and 6th July.

The cricket festival starts on Saturday 28th at 1pm with a league match against Maldon; expected to finish by 7pm the bar will be open from 6pm and a quiz night held from 7:30pm.   There will also be an Ice Cream Tricycle, raffle, BBQ & desserts and a sweetie table.

Moving on to Friday 4th July and it is time for the youngsters to have a go with Kwik Cricket between 6pm – 9pm.  Once again, the bar is open from 6pm and there will also be a bouncy castle, tombola, cake table, BBQ & desserts, bottle table, raffle and the Ice Cream Tricycle again.

An earlier start and later finish for Saturday 5th July with a six-a-side tournament running between 10am – 7pm and then World Cup football evening with large screen TV between 7:30pm – 11pm.  With an all-day bar, BBQ and raffle and bouncy castle, sweetie table and  Ice Cream Tricycle during the day there is something for everybody.

The festival continues on Sunday but detailed events are still to be announced (although the webmaster suspects there might be an Ice Cream Tricycle involved!)

 

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Local youngsters appointed Stanway’s Head Boy & Girl

Stanway SchoolIt can’t be usual for two youngsters from the same village to be selected as Head Boy & Head Girl but that is what has happened with Jamie Bowden and Hannah Woodgate assuming those roles at Stanway from September.  Asked about the selection process the Assistant Head, Chris Johnson, said:

The process starts after Easter when all year 10 students are invited to apply for the position of prefect for the following year. Out of a cohort of 220 approximately 80 students are interviewed and prefects are selected by the Heads of House. From the 60 prefects selected, applications are invited in writing for the position of Head boy and Head girl. This year there was a particularly strong field of 20 girls and 12 boys who applied. These were then interviewed by the senior management team of the school and 4 boys and 4 girls were short listed for the final interviews with Mr Holder and Mr Bland next years’ Head teachers.

As you can see the process is extremely challenging and all students who apply are to be commended for their commitment to the school. The standard of applications this year was exceptional and some very difficult decisions had to be made. We would all like to congratulate both Hannah and Jamie on their appointments and wish them every success in carrying out their duties next year.

Well done both and we are sure you will do the village proud!

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BHYFC Results w/e 18th May

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 18th May

BHYFC U15s vs Notley Youth – League Cup Final

The last match of the season for Bergholt Heath saw the Under 15’s back in the League Cup final for the second successive year, this time up against newly crowned league champions Notley Youth, at Wivenhoe Town FC.  Once again Bergholt were without injured striker James, and the cup tied Joe.

Bergholt started the match brightly on a dry and bobbly pitch, and despite playing against a wind stronger than expected, took the match to Notley with the strikers working hard to prevent the Notley defenders having time on the ball to play their usual long-ball style to their fast running strikers.  Apart from a couple of early chances, this pressure was working and pressure paid off with a goal around the 15 minute mark: Aaron came up from right back to pick Ben out with a throw on the edge of theNotley area.  Ben got free from his marker to whip in a superb cross that Max rose to head powerfully home at the far post.

Unfortunately the lead only lasted a few minutes when from their second corner Notley equalised – again with a header.  Notleywere continuing to try and hit the ball over the top to use the advantage of the wind and their pacey strikers, which kept theBergholt defenders on their toes dealing with a succession of headers. In contrast, Bergholt got the ball down and played through the midfield at every opportunity.

However around 5 minutes before half time the Notley long ball game finally paid off when another ball was played over the top.  Sam miss-judged the flight in the wind and for once missed his header.  Jamie and Harry tried to get back to cover as the ball ran through with the striker in pursuit, but he had a relatively easy job of poking the ball home past Connor who had not really progressed out of his goal to narrow the angle. HT: 1-2.

At half time the Bergholt manager asked the officials for some protection as there was a tendency for the opposition to jump at players, or pull them back, rather than concentrating on the ball – which was generally going unpunished in the first half. Within minutes of the second half starting, the first yellow card of the game was shown to a Notley player for pulling back Ollie.  Another yellow card was shown mid way through the half when yet again a player jumped at the Bergholt defender without too much concern of where the ball was, and this was followed by yet another card for the same offence a few minutes later.

As the game wore on Bergholt had come into the match more and more and half chances came – the best of which fell to Ollie who exchanged passes with Ciaran and curled a superb effort just wide of the goal from outside the area.  Ben was pulled back and then fouled in the area all in the same move for what looked like an obvious penalty, but the referee waved away protests.

For the last 10 minutes Bergholt switched to 3 at the back and moved Sam up front to force the game.  This tactic worked and saw Bergholt force several corners in the last few minutes, two of which saw Sam get his head to the ball but unfortunately in neither occasion could he direct the ball on target.  Bergholt’s final chance came after another corner was cleared but only to Leo, who set Jamie up to hit a half volley from 25 yards that was aiming for the top corner until a Notley defender got his head to the ball to deflect it for Bergholt’s final corner of the game, which unfortunately came to nothing.  There was still time, however, for the referee to send off a Notley player when he showed him a second yellow card – apparently for swearing.

Final score: Bergholt Heath 1-2 Notley Youth

FA Charter Club?

This match concluded the Season for Bergholt Heath.  The Club is hoping that during next season, if not before the 2014-15 season starts in September, it will have been awarded FA Charter Club Status.

The Player Awards Evening will take place at the Orpen Hall on Saturday 14th June, starting 6pm.  The Club AGM will take place at the Queens Head PH on Wednesday 25th June, starting 8pm.

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BHYFC Results w/e 4th May and Upcoming Fixture

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 4th May

Two matches were played last week, both by the under 15s..

BHYFC U15s vs Heybridge Swifts – League Cup Semi-Final

Having been re-instated into the League Cup as Clacton had fielded two cup-tied players in the quarter final, Bergholt took on Heybridge under the floodlights at Halstead Town FC on Tuesday evening 29th April.

Bergholt were looking for revenge against the team that had battered them 5-1 just a couple of weeks before, and from the outset the team looked far more determined to prevent Heybridge scoring, with Ciaran in particular running the midfield like a man possessed – possibly hyped up on various cold remedies downed for his bad cold! Heybridge had the better of the early exchanges but as usual the Bergholt defence stood firm and any shots that did come in were rushed and as a result were high and wide.  Bergholt had their moments but generally it was half chances for both teams.  HT: 0-0.

The second half was generally the same pattern as the first half, although Bergholt had a shout for a penalty when the Heybridge defender looked to bat the ball away from Max in the area using his arm, however the referee appeared not to see it and waved away the protests.  This incident was the highlight of the second half. FT: 0-0.

In to extra time and Bergholt seemed to be getting stronger the longer the game went on with the Heybridge players rattled that they couldn’t find a way past a resolute Bergholt team with all 11 players on the pitch trying their hardest.  All through extra time half chances again came and went, but the final score remained 0-0 and so for the second time in the cup against Heybridge this season, it was to be decided by penalties.

  • Heybridge were first up, and it was scored.  1-0
  • Ollie stepped up for the first Bergholt penalty and confidently slotted home. 1-1
  • Heybridge scored. 1-2
  • Max coolly found the corner for 2-2
  • Heybridge scored. 2-3
  • Jamie also found the corner. 3-3
  • Heybridge scored. 3-4
  • Up stepped Ciaran who miss hit his shot but – much to his relief – it deceived the keeper. 4-4
  • Heybridge scored. 4-5
  • Luke confidently placed his right in the top corner. 5-5
  • Heybridge scored. 5-6
  • Aaron was the first for sudden death and scored with a powerful shot. 6-6
  • Heybridge scored. 6-7
  • Jake was next and rolled his shot in. 7-7
  • The next Heybridge player hit his shot straight down the middle and Connor parried it over the bar. 7-7
  • Up stepped Sam – who tries to keep away from penalties – and he hit his shot into the corner: 8-7. Cue wild celerations (and comments from many that both teams could teach England a few things about penalty taking).

Bergholt are into the League Cup Final for the second season in a row. They will play Notley Youth on the weekend of 17th/18th May at Wivenhoe Town.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: votes not collected but special mention should go to both Ciaran and Aaron.

Bures United vs BHYFC U15s

The last league game of the season on Sunday 4th May saw Bergholt make the short trip to Bures United who had secured runners-up spot behind champions Notley.  As seems normal these days Bergholt again had a few players missing, with striker James back on the injured list after just one substitutes appearance since the end of November.  This week he was joined by fellow striker Ben who was unavailable as he was taking part in a charity event and Tom who had injured his foot.

Missing two strikers meant the Bergholt manager had to shuffle the pack and this week it saw usual front man Max joined up top by central defender Sam.  The match kicked off in bright sunshine on a bobbly pitch.  The early exchanges looked typically end-of-season with neither team having the killer instinct. Bergholt however used the relaxed atmosphere to soon get their passing game together and had a few superb passages of play that just failed to be rounded off with a goal the passing deserved.  After around 15 minutes Bergholt took the lead with Max battled his way through the central defenders and slotted the ball under the keeper as he came out to block.  Unfortunately just a few minutes later Bures were level when a couple of Bergholt players were slow to clear the area after a corner was cleared and played the Bures front men on side when the ball was played back into the box.  1-1.  The entertaining game ebbed and flowed through to half time without any further goals.

The second half started in the same exciting end to end fashion.  Bergholt regained the lead when Ollie sent Max away with a superb through ball. Max ran on to the ball and, under pressure from the defender, coolly curled his shot round the keeper and into the far corner of the net without breaking side for one of the goals of the season.  However as with the first Bergholt goal, Bures got back on terms soon after.  This time a free kick from the half way line deceived Connor in goal and he could only parry it into the roof of the net for a soft equaliser.  Back came Bergholt and they were awarded a penalty when Sam had his shirted pulled as he escaped his marker on the edge of the box to run through on goal.  Up stepped usual penalty taker Ollie to confidently slot the ball into the net. 3-2.  Again Bures came back into it and for the first time in the match they managed to carve open the Bergholt defence down the left wing. The ball was whipped in and with only one central defender back in position, the striker connected well with his header for yet another equaliser. Not to be beaten, Bergholt scored their fourth – and what proved to be winning – goal when the ball was pumped into the Bures area from a free kick and Max got a back header in just as the keeper came out and well and truly clattered him (a good job he was facing backwards so he didn’t see the challenge coming!).  The ball bounced into the empty net with Jamie on hand to ensure none of the defenders could get near enough to clear off the line to deny Max his hat-trick.

Final score: Bures United 3-4 Bergholt Heath

Bergholt Heath finish the season in 4th place in the A League – the same position as last year – on 26 points and a goal difference of +11.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’:  Max for his hat-trick and non-stop running.

Upcoming Fixtures

The final match of the season for Bergholt Heath will be the Under 15 League Cup final vs Notley Youth over the weekend of 17th / 18th May to Wivenhoe Town FC – details to be confirmed.

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BHYFC Results 27th April and Fixtures w/e 4th May

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results 27th April

Both the under 9s and the under 11s have now completed their seasons, so it’s just the under 15s left to complete theirs in the next couple of weeks.

BHYFC U15s vs Cornard Dynamos

Being their final home league match of the season, Connor missed his first ever game in goal as he was away for “Duke of Edinburgh”, and the team were also missing James Holden and Leo Tiffney.

The game started with Bergholt looking much brighter than their last game against Heybridge and they looked to take the game to the visitors with Max in particular looking sharp up front. The midfield this week, with Sam moved there from central defence, generally stopped Cornard having any time on the ball and the defence swept up comfortably anything that got beyond the midfield so much so that Tom, who was finally making his debut in goal, had very little to do other than collect a couple of through balls.  Mid way through the half, after several half chances came and went, Bergholt finally took the lead when Max played in a corner, Sam and Jamie neatly switched places to draw the defenders (as practised in training), and Ciaran was left unmarked to stab the ball home from close range for his first goal of the season.  The remainder of the half was played out in midfield but any chances that came were for Bergholt.  HT: 1-0.

The second half started with Sam back in defence, Jamie pushed out to left back and Max dropped back into midfield.  This stifled the Bergholt attacking instincts a little but the midfield and defence were totally in command with Cornard never looking looking a threat at any time.  Again the half chances fell to Bergholt, including what looked like a clear penalty when the keeper took out Owen, but the referee gave the easier decision of a corner which Sam headed narrowly over the top.  The closest Bergholt came to a second goal was with around 10 minutes remaining when Jamie was played in on the overlap and he whipped in a superb cross that Max rose to head powerfully goal wards, only to see the ball cannon off the crossbar and back out over the top of him.   As with the first half the second was played out comfortably for a 1-0 home win that moves Bergholt up to 4th in the table with one league game to play next week vs Bures.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Ciaran Donnellan – tireless midfield work and finally a goal to show for all his effort.

Next weeks matches:

  • Tuesday 29th April: Under 15’s League Cup semi final vs Heybridge Swifts, 7.30pm at Halstead Town. (Bergholt Heath awarded quarter final tie after Clacton were found to have played 2 cup tied players)
  • Sunday 4th May:  Bures United vs Under 15.
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BHYFC Results 13th April and Fixtures 20th April

Bergholt Heath Youth Football ClubBergholt Heath YFC – Results 13th April

Feering Falcons Blues vs BHYFC Under 9s

Bergholt Heath entered into the match knowing that the hardest game of the season was saved until last against Feering Falcons.

The hosts started on the attack from the start and it took Bergholt 5 minutes to get the ball out of their own half.  Despite the constant pressure the Bergholt team repelled the Feering attacks until a few minutes from half-time when the Feering attacker turned sharply in the box and struck a half-volley which gave Daniel no time to react.  HT 0-1.

After all the hard work in the first half Bergholt legs started to tire and with the desire to get on level terms, the holes started to appear and Feering took advantage of this and soon scored their second.  Then a third came when Feering scored a penalty following Theo’s handball in the area.  Numbers four and five also followed.

Despite the number of goals conceded in the half, it was actually more even than the first half and there were a number of bright moments for Bergholt when Daniel pulled off a fantastic save and Theo came close twice to scoring.

The final score was 5-0 to Feering, which was a little harsh on the Bergholt boys given how well they played against such good opposition.

BHYFC Under 11s

Our Under 11s have finished in a respectable 4th position in the C league and therefore do not have any more fixtures this season.

Heybridge Swifts vs BHYFC Under 15s

Bergholt were down to the bare bones again this week for a variety of reasons, with just 12 players available including James Holden, who returned to action from the substitute’s bench after just one week of training following a near 4 month absence due to injury.  Luke again filled in at left back due to missing defenders.

Early exchanges saw the home side, who were at full strength, try to out-pass Bergholt but the final ball generally went astray or when the strikers did get the ball, the Bergholt defence restricted them to some wayward shooting from outside the box. There was a scare mid-way through the half when the left midfielder hit a hopeful ball into the area that, due to the hard ground, bounced over Connor’s head as he came out, but luckily Jamie was on hand to clear off the line with the aid of the post. This was followed a few minutes later by Bergholt going close from a corner when the ball bounced in the area and two attempted shots from close range were blocked before Heybridge finally cleared.  With around 5 minutes left of the first half, Bergholt took the lead, possibly a little against the run of play, when Ollie received the ball from Ben and hit a superb through ball for Max to chase.  Max sprinted between the central defenders and hit a hard shot that the keeper could only parry and Max duly collected the loose ball to put it into the net from a tight angle.  H-T: 0-1.

The second half started with Heybridge deciding to ditch their passing game and move to playing the ball long to their strikers who in turn were instructed to play the ball back to on-running midfielders.  This required the Bergholt players to watch and track the runners.  Early pressure saw Heybridge equalise after just a few minutes, when a quickly taken corner was crossed into the box before many of the Bergholt players were ready, and the ball was stabbed home at the second attempt. It was 2-1 to the home team shortly afterwards the striker turned well inside the area and hit a shot into the roof of the net. 2-1 became 3-1 when midfielders were left unchecked to run into the Bergholt area in support of a long ball, giving the home team 5 Vs 4, with six of the Bergholt team watching from afar, and the chance was easily converted.  By now heads were dropping and a few seemed to lose interest in the game.  The Heybridge fourth goal was a simple race to a long ball over the top which the striker duly won.  The Bergholt manager then switched to 3 at the back to try and stimulate a response, but with a couple of minutes to go Heybridge scored their fifth and final goal when again the Bergholt box was overrun by attacking players.

Final score: Heybridge Swifts 5 – 1 Bergholt Heath.

Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Jamie Bowden – kept working hard in defence and tried to inspire his team to keep going to the final whistle.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 20th April:

  • None scheduled – Easter break