Category: Clubs

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

Just 3 teams playing this weekend as our Under 9s are on their mid-winter break, and the under 16’s did not play as they didn’t have enough players available.

Our Under 13s, currently sitting in 5th position in the “A” league, were away to Gt Bentley.  A bright start saw Bergholt camped inside the Gt Bentley half and take the lead in the 5th minute via a header from Antonio Sabini from a corner whipped in by his brother.  Unfortunately such an early goal had a negative affect and the midfield in particular stopped working.  The last action before half time saw midfielders yet again not going with their runners and a Gt Bentley player broke through to score the equaliser.  Following half time words from the manager, Bergholt came out for the second half in much more determined style and a more combative performance saw Bergholt comfortably win the match with goals from Mickey Whittle, Antonio Sabini’s second, James Holden and Jake Adams.  Final result; Gt Bentley 1 – 5 Bergholt Heath.  The win pushes Bergholt up to 3rd in the league, still with games in hand on the 2 teams above them.  Bergholt Heath ‘ man of the match’: James Hirst.

The Under 14s were also away, to Brooklands. Unfortunately they lost the game 2-1.

Finally, our Under 18s were at home to Wivenhoe Youth, but despite taking the lead in the first half through Alex Enright, they lost the game 2-1 with Wivenhoe’s winning goal coming 10 minutes before full time.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 18th December:

• Under 9 No game
• Under 13 v Stanway Rovers KO 10am
• Under 14 v Holland Blues KO 12 noon
• Under 16 v Long Melford KO 2pm
• Under 18 v Colchester Athletic Reds KO 2pm (Orpen Field)

Our Under 9s are now on their mid-season break, due to resume in January (so we know when the snow will arrive!).

The Under 13s were away to Bures – currently top of the A league – in round 3 of the League Cup. Diversion signs that went round in circles – for a road closure that did not exist! – meant that many of the Bergholt team arrived late. In fact it was only 1 minute before kick off that the 11th player arrived, and nearly 10 minutes into the game that our goalkeeper turned up! Starting with Jamie Bowden in goal, Bergholt still looked fairly comfortable, and he can claim a clean sheet in his career as a goalkeeper! Mid way into the half and Bergholt’s remaining players had arrived and the manager could switch things around a little. However,whilst having more possession than Bures, chances were at a premium and, had the game been a league rather than cup game, it would have petered out into a tame 0-0 draw. Moving into extra time (5 minutes each way), Bergholt continued to take the game to the home team and were rewarded with a goal 3 minutes into the first half. Jake Adams providing some skill on the left to beat 2 players and cut in and shoot with his right foot. The ball hit a defender and fell kindly to Mickey Whittle to rifle the ball into the roof of the net. The remainder of the game saw Bures huff and puff, but at the final whistle the Bergholt ‘keeper had only had one shot to save all match – and that was after the flag had gone up for offside! Final Result: Bures 0 – 1 Bergholt Heath (AET). Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Antonio Sabini.

The Under 14s were also in League Cup action, away to Halstead Town Blues. Unfortunately they lost 3-1.

Our Under 16s were in league action, at home to Brightlingsea Regents. Again only being able to field 10 players, Bergholt lost the match 11-1.  Matthew Pitts scoring the Bergholt goal.

Finally, the Under 18s were at home in the league, also to Halstead Town Blues. The visitors won 4-2 with the Bergholt goals coming from an own goal and Alex Bartlett.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 11th December:

• Under 9 – No Game (mid season break)
• Gt Bentley v Under 13
• Brooklands v Under 14
• Alresford Colne Rangers v Under 16 has been postponed as our Under 16s cannot raise a team
• Under 18 v Wivenhoe Yth KO 2pm