Category: BHYFC Football

The Under 9s played their first game in the “end of season trophy”, away to Marks Tey. They comfortably won 3-0, with Jonah Murray scoring at hat-trick.

The Under 13s were the only other team in action, away to Bures in the league. An end-to-end game saw Bures take an early lead when some hesitant play by both defenders and the goalkeeper allowed the Bures striker to lob the Bergholt ‘keeper. This early set back seemed to hit Bergholt hard and Bures continued to dominate. With 5 minutes of the half left, against the run of play, Jake Adams won Bergholt a free kick just outside the Bures penalty box and Antonio Sabini blasted the free kick into the Bures net for the equaliser. Just seconds before half time Bergholt won a corner which was crossed powerfully into the box for Jake Adams to head into the roof of the net. The second half started with Bergholt looking much sharper and within two minutes it was 3-1, Antonio Sabini scoring his second goal with a well taken first time shot from just inside the area. However this setback spurred Bures on and they started to have the lions share of possession. The Bergholt defence looked fairly secure until 10 minutes from time, when the ‘keeper fumbled a cross-shot and the defender could not prevent the ball from crossing the line for 3-2. The final minutes saw Bures pile forward and they equalised from a large slice of luck when a Bergholt clearance hit a Bures player on the back and looped up and back over the defender to fall at the strikers feet, who made no mistake to bury the ball in the back of the net. Final result: Bures 3-3 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt ‘man of the match’: Antonio Sabini.

• Under 9 No game
• Heybridge Swifts v Under 13
• Under 14 No game
• Under 16 No game
• Under 18 No game

Our Under 9s finished their league season with a 1-1 draw at home to Marks Tey. Thomas Whitlow scoring the Bergholt goal. Next week they start in the ‘end of season trophy’.

The Under 13s were also at home, to Boadicea Dynamos in the quarter Final of the Open Cup. Despite only having the bare 11 players, mainly due to 2 clashing heads in training on Saturday and suffering concussion(!), and another out with a broken arm, Bergholt were 4-0 up at half time through a brace each from Leo Tiffney and Owen Bernhardt. The second half saw Bergholt tire a little with no subs available. Boadicea pulled a goal back before Gianni Sabini scored on the break just before the final whistle. Final score: Bergholt Heath 5 – 1 Boadicea Dynamos. Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Owen Bernhardt.

Our Under 14s and Under 16s both postponed their matches due to lack of players being available.

Finally the Under 18s were away to Little Oakley Reds and for the second week running could not put out a full team. This week with only 9 players they were beaten 4-0. A respectable result considering.

• Marks Tey v Under 9 End of Season Trophy
• Bures Utd v Under 13
• Under 14 – No game
• Under 16 – No game
• Under 18 – No game

Our under 13s were away to Stanway Rovers in the quarter finals of the League Cup and despite a couple of scares comfortably won 4-2 with the Stanway ‘keeper the man of the match!  bBergholt Heath goal scorers: Leo Tiffney, Owen Bernhardt, Ollie Sanderson and Mickey Whittle.  Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Harry Dixon.

The only other game this weekend saw the under 18s in league action away to Harwich and Parkston. Bergholt could only field a team of 10 players due to work commitments, and the home team ran out comprehensive 13-1 winners. Callum Drage scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

• Under 9 v Marks Tey KO 10.30am
• Under 13 v Boadicea Dynamos Open Cup R4 KO 11am
• Heybridge Swifts v Under 14
• The Broomfield Youth Vs Under 16 is postponed – Bergholt Heath Under 16’s cannot raise a team
• Lt Oakley v Under 18

Our under 9s continued their good form in the second half of the season, winning 1-0 at home to Layer Colts. Matthew Sanderson adding to his ever growing tally of goals with the winner.

The under 13s were also at home to bottom of the table Frinton & Walton. Although comfortable 6-0 winners, a good opportunity to really put the visitors to the sword and get the goal difference up to challenge top of the table Cornard Dynamos was missed – some of the boys knew it was an easy game and played accordingly!   Ollie Sanderson scored his first 2 goals of the season (finally getting the bragging rights in the Sanderson household by scoring more than his brother in the under 9s!), with others from Owen Bernhardt, Jake Adams, an own goal and the customary goal from Antonio Sabini completing the scoring.  Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: James Hirst.

Neither the under 14s or the under 16s were in action this week.

Finally, the under 18s were also at home, to Clacton United Reds. A strong visiting team ran out 5-1 winners. Ed Disney scored the Bergholt goal.

• Under 9 – No game
• Stanway Rovers v Under 13, League Cup QF
• Under 14 – No game
• Under 16 – No game
• Harwich & Parkeston v Under 18

After what seems ages since they played due to the weather (actually only 2 weeks were missed), Bergholt Heath were back to action this weekend.

The Under 9s were comfortable 4-0 winners away to Marks Tey. Jonah Murray and Matthew Sanderson with 2 goals each.

The Under 13s were in Open Cup action, at home to Great Bentley and run out 7-1 winners. 3-0 up at the break with a first half hat-trick from ‘man of the match’ Antonio Sabini – one via a free kick fired into the roof of the net and another a volley from a corner – Bergholt took their foot of the pedal at the start of the second half and let great Bentley back into the game with the midfield allowing the opposition to run through the middle of the pitch, and Great Bentley duly scored. This, however, woke Bergholt up. An own goal by a Bentley player – who was trying to get in front on Aaron Marley inside the six yard box – soon settled the team down again. Owen Bernhardt got onto the score sheet next, reacting to a blocked shot quickest, before Antonio scored his fourth of the match. With 5 minutes to go, the final goal was scored – Owen running onto a through ball and coolly finishing into the bottom corner.

The Under 16s were the only other team in action this weekend, going down 14-1 at home to Frinton & Walton reds. Thomas Buckley scoring the solitary Bergholt goal, who could only put out a team of 9 players this weekend.

• Under 9 v Layer Colts KO 10.30am
• Under 13 v Frinton & Walton KO 11am
• Under 14 No game
• Under 16 No game
• Under 18 v Clacton Reds KO 2pm

Our Under 9s were at home to Gt Bradfords but despite a good performance they lost 4-2. Jonah Murray and Matthew Sanderson scoring the Bergholt goals. Just a quick mention re one of Bergholt’s Under 9s – Alexander Hopkins – who unfortunately broke his leg in last Sunday’s game vs Reed Hall: Get well soon Alex, we hope to see you playing again soon!

The only other match this weekend was the Under 13s who were away to Frinton & Walton with the managers words still stinging from last week’s poor performance! A much improved effort saw Bergholt comfortably win the game 6-1 and if the home ‘keeper had not been on top form the final result would have been in double figures! Bergholt goal scorers: Aaron Marley, Gianni Sabini, Antonio Sabini, Owen Bernhardt, James Holden and Mickey Whittle. Bergholt ‘man of the match’: Gianni Sabini.

Next weeks’ fixtures – Sunday 5th February:

Just the one match as the season starts it’s final leg: Under 13s Vs Great Bentley in the 2nd round of the Colchester Open Cup (kick off 11am on the Poors Field).

The Under 9s played really well, but eventually lost 3-1 away to Reed Hall. Jonah Murray scoring the Bergholt goal.

In contrast, our Under 13s did not play at all well. In what should have been a game of 2 halves due to the wind blowing straight down the pitch, Bergholt never got going and were still looking for their first serious attempt on goal with 5 minutes of the match to play! In what the Bergholt manager described as the worst performance of the season, visitors Heybridge ran out 2-0 winners at the Poors field in a game that was mainly the Bergholt defence Vs the Heybridge team!

The Under 14s also lost, 4-0 away to Halstead Blues.

Our Under 16s completed a miserable weekend for Bergholt, losing to Broomfield youth 18-1 at home. Matthew Pitts scoring the solitary Bergholt goal.

The Under 18s stopped the run of losses – their game away to Little Oakley was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch!

Next weeks’ fixtures – Sunday 29th January:

• Under 9 v Gt Bradfords KO 10.30am
• Frinton & Walton v Under 13
• Under 14 – No game
• Under 16 – No game
• Under 18 – No game

The Under 9s were at home to top of the table Colchester Athletic, but despite Bergholt turning in a good performance that pleased the manager – and holding Colchester Atheletic to 0-0 at half time, the visitors finished the game with a 2-0 win – one of the goals being a rocket from the half way line.

Our Under 13s were away to “B” league Little Oakley in the 1st round of Colchester Open Cup. The game started slowly, and Bergholt even slower, but after 10 minutes a clearance by the home team was intercepted by Aaron Marley and the ball fell kindly to James Holden to lob the keeper who was still out of his goal from taking the kick. Goal number 2 came midway through the half when Gianni Sabini brought the ball out of defence, exchanged passes with his brother and coolly slotted the ball beyond the keeper. Before half time it was 3-0 when James Hirst hit a speculative shot from distance after a corner was cleared to him – the ball being pushed into the roof of the net by the home keeper. Early in the second half Aaran Marley got on the score sheet, heading in at the far post after good work and a cross from Antonio Sabini. Midway through the half Little Oakley got their solitary goal after Bergholt conceded a free kick on the edge of the “D” – not that anyone could tell why a free kick had been given. Some strange wall / goalkeeping positioning saw the Little Oakley striker blast the ball in direct from the kick. However Bergholt were still comfortably in control despite never hitting some of the heights seen in other games, and Jake Adams completed the scoring advancing on the left to loop a shot over the keeper which bounced into the net with Owen Bernhardt on hand to ensure no defender could stop it. Final score: Little Oakley 1 – 5 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: James Holden.

The Under 14s match was postponed as Bergholt could not a raise a team due to injury and illness.

Our Under 16s were away to Halstead Town and put in a really good performance, only losing 6-0.

The Under 18s were at home to Lawford Juniors, winning an entertaining match 4-1. The Bergholt goal scorers were Ryan Fox, Callum Drage, Alex Enright and Tom Hodder.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 22nd January:

• Reed Hall Sentinels v Under 9
• Under 13 v Heybridge Swifts KO 11am
• Halstead Town Blues v Under 14
• Under 16 v Broomfield Youth KO 2pm
• Lt Oakley Reds v Under 18

Our Under 9s were back in action for the first time since the end of November following their mid-winter break. The break obviously did them good as they won away at Long Melford – having lost the home fixture 2-1 – and scored 6 goals as well! The final result: Long Melford 2-6 Bergholt Heath.  Bergholt Heath goal scorers: Matthew Sanderson x 2, Jonah Murray x 2, Richard Frost x 1 plus 1 x own goal.

The Under 13s were also away at Long Melford, in “A” league action.  Bergholt started the game brightly and took the game to Melford, James Holden hitting the bar with a header from Bergholt’s first corner. Begholt continued to press into the Melford half and the home sides goal was leading a charmed life. Mid way through the half James Holden was put through clear on goal and, with the goalkeeper hesitating, he coolly side footed into the net. Half time saw the teams come off the pitch without Connor Welfare in the Bergholt goal having had to make a save. The second half continued in the same way and a few more goal mouth scrambles and a header off the line meant Melford kept the game at 1-0. With 10 minutes to go an error in the Bergholt midfield left them exposed and the fast Melford striker was put though on goal and slotted past the Bergholt ‘keeper. One-all with Melfords first shot on target! Bergholt continued to pile forward and they were rewarded with the winning goal in the final minute, Jake Adams getting onto the end of a through ball at the end a good passing move. Final result: Long Melford 1-2 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: James Hirst.

The Under 14s were in Colchester Open Cup action, away to Torquespeed. Unfortunately they lost 2-0.

The Under 16s had the weekend off as no match was scheduled.

Finally, our Under 18s were at home in league action, to Little Oakley Reds, but lost a close match 3-2. Bergholt Heath goal scorers: Alex Bartlett and Ryan Fox.

Next weeks’ fixtures – Sunday 15th January:

• Under 9 v Colchester Athletic KO 10.30am
• Little Oakley v Under 13 Open Cup R1
• Holland FC Blues v Under 14
• Halstead Town Reds v Under 16
• Under 18: awaiting confirmation

Our under 9s are still on their winter break and the under 13s match at home to Stanway rovers was postponed – a 50/50 decision re a frozen but thawing pitch, but the referee came down on the side of Stanway Rovers who were desperate to have the game called off as they arrived with only 10 players!

We therefore start with the under 14s who also played at home but the later kick off allowed the pitch to thaw more and the (same) referee was happy to allow this one to go ahead. Unfortunately the visitors, Holland FC, ran out 5-3 winners. The Bergholt goals were scored by Liam Donnelly, Fawaz Olaboye and Adam Levinson.

The under 16s, yet again only fielding 9 players, lost 14-1 at home to Long Melford Reds. the Bergholt goal was scored by T Buckley.

Finally, the under 18s were also at home but lost 3-0 to Colchester Athletic.

First games in the new year – Sunday 8th January, are:

• Under 9 – No game
• Long Melford v Under 13
• Torquespeed v Under 14 Open Cup R1
• Under 16 No game
• Under 18 v Lt Oakley Reds KO 2pm