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Match reports 2006-2007
Under 15's Sunday 13th May
Moreton Hall 1 East Bergholt 2
The score
hides the fact that this was probably one of the most one sided games
Bergholt have played this season but it also reflects Bergholt’s inability
to beat the packed Moreton Hall defence.
Bergholt dominated the game from the start but were unable to capitalise on
their advantage. Goal scoring chances were few as Moreton defended in
numbers. When they did manage to shoot it was either wide of the mark or
direct at the keeper. Moreton Hall came closest to scoring when a long ball
from their keeper was collected down the right and Bedinfield just managed
to head the ball clear of a Moreton forward, with the goal open. The shot,
from the resulting loose ball, was cleared off the line by Ager. On 36
minutes Bergholt took the lead when Thomson headed home a cross down the
right from Sparrow. In the second half Nugent combined clearly with Willcox
but his shot hit the side netting. The Moreton Hall keeper made a number of
excellent saves throughout the second half. In particular he blocked Andrews
goal bound shot and then somehow managed to get his body behind Nugent’s
effort from the rebound. In the 50th minute Sparrow made it 2-0 with a
header into the top corner from a Nugent corner. Thomson was unlucky not to
make it three when his spinning shot hit the post. Andrews and Nugent also
game close but once again the Moreton keeper prevailed. With 5 minutes
remaining Moreton were awarded a penalty which their striker placed beyond
the reach of Stone. So overall a win but not the easy one expected. Bergholt
now need to beat Mildenhall on Friday to win the league.
Under 15's Sunday 6th May
East Bergholt 4 Chantry Grasshoppers 1
For this
last game at Flatford Bergholt got the result they needed to maintain their
title hopes.
This was a hard fought contest with both teams spurning early chances.
Bergholt took the lead when Nugent rose above the crowd to head home a
Thomson corner. Chantry nearly equalised when they hit the upright during a
goal mouth scramble but Bergholt eventually cleared. On 25 minutes a neat
passing moving saw Thomson’s right-footed shot beat the Chantry keeper to
make it two. Five minutes later Bergholt were awarded a free kick and
Willcox’s effort bounced just in front of the Chantry keeper and into the
net. The remainder of the first half saw further chances for Bergholt. The
closest being Willcox’s shot which was inches over the bar, following
resolute work by Sparrow down the left. The visitors started the second half
in a determined nature and were awarded a penalty after 46 minutes when
Bedinfield brought down one of the opposition. Stone pulled off a superb
save, diving to his right, to prevent Chantry from scoring. However Chantry
did manage to get one back after 65 minutes when their striker knocked the
ball in at the near post. They came close to scoring a second, this time
from a corner, but again Stone was able to push the ball clear from under
the ball. Bergholt made the game safe in the 65th minute when
Thomson scored from a Nugent cross.
Under 13's Wednesday 2nd May
Claydon 3
East Bergholt 3
This
was the rescheduled match following the postponement earlier in the season.
Although an away game for Bergholt this was actually played at Flatford. The
game summed up Bergholt’s season: careless defending allowing the opposition
to score combined with poor finishing at the other end - this season’s goal
difference is 21 compared to 73 last season. Welham (2) and Barwick were the
Bergholt scorers but Welham should really have scored 5 or 6. Perhaps it was
end of season fatigue (or politeness) but Bergholt, especially in the second
half, allowed Claydon numerous free headers in the middle of the pitch. For
some players this was their last game for Bergholt and we wish them well for
the future. If Bergholt want to improve next season they will need an
accomplished striker - too many chances were wasted this season. Also they
should select the team on ability and pace rather than size.
Under 15's Sunday 29th April
(KO Cup Final)
East Bergholt 2 Melton St Audrys 1
Bergholt went one better than last year’s final coming out winners
against league rivals Melton St Audry in this hard fought contest.
In the early stages of the game both sides had chances to take the lead. A
through ball from Thomson saw Aalders effort well saved by the Melton
keeper. At the other end Stone pulled off a fine diving save to prevent
Melton from scoring. Minutes later Colbeck had make a lunging clearance to
knock the ball over the ball to prevent an easy scoring opportunity for
Melton. Sparrow’s shot, after hard work down the Bergholt right, produced
another excellent save by the Melton keeper. On 34 minutes Thomson, broke
free of his marker, to meet an Andrews corner and head home at the near post
to give Bergholt the lead. Two minutes into the second half Bergholt
extended their lead when a 25 yard Willcox free kick hit the crossbar and
rebounded into the goal. He was unfortunate not to score a second when his
shot, this time from the right, hit the bar. In the 60th minute the referee
adjudged that a Bergholt defender had pushed a Melton player, although this
decision appeared to come as a surprise for both teams. The ensuing penalty
was neatly put away resulting in an exciting final 20 minutes with both
teams having goal scoring opportunities. Determined defending and tenacious
work by the midfield saw Bergholt emerge victorious. This was
a true team effort with all
squad members doing their bit and all should be congratulated on their
performances.
Under
13's Wednesday 25th April 2007
Felixstowe and Walton 2 East Bergholt 3
A large squad was available for this, the penultimate game of the season. It
was expected to be a relatively easy game as St Johns had beaten Felixstowe
11-0 a week earlier.
Bergholt started strongly with several shots just off target. On 20 minutes
Bergholt really should have scored after hard work by Barwick set Bambridge
up with an open goal but the resulting effort was, somehow, wide of the
mark. Three minutes later Bergholt did take the lead when a header from
Barwick hit a Felixstowe defender and was deflected into the net. Felixstowe
equalised in the 25th minute after Bergholt displayed some of the worst
defending of the season. Despite numerous opportunities Bergholt failed to
clear the ball. Just before half time Bergholt regained the lead when,
man-of-the-match, Barwick rounded the Felixstowe keeper to knock the ball
into the empty net. The second half began, much like the first, with
Bergholt attacking and Felixstowe had to clear twice of their line.
Felixstowe equalised after 53 minutes when Lamb lost possession and the
Felixstowe striker lobbed the advancing Hardingham.
Bergholt’s third goal and arguably the goal of
the match came after Ballard had moved up front. He gathered the ball just
outside the Felixstowe area, turned his man before smashing the ball to the
top right corner of the goal. An indication that, perhaps, he should play
there more often. Both sides had further scoring opportunities. Sound
defending by Lamb prevented Felixstowe capitalising on theirs. Another win
for Bergholt but again not an inspired performance.
Under
15's Sunday 22nd April 2007
East Bergholt 5 Brandon Lads 4
It’s not easy watching the U15’s - you can go from joy to despair in a
matter of moments. This was always going to be a hard game, not helped by
players absent due to both injuries (Vincent, Sherwood) and Norwich vs
Ipswich (Ager, Stone). Bergholt dominated the early stages of the game but
it wasn’t until 26 minutes that they took the lead when Sparrow beat the
Brandon defence to coolly slot the ball into the net. In the next ten
minutes Bergholt really should have scored three more but a series superb
saves by Mills, the Brandon keeper for the day, kept Bergholt at bay.
Bergholt also hit the bar from an Eales header before Mills somehow go his
hand to a goal bound shot by Hanley. Just before half time Bergholt were
awarded a free kick just outside the Brandon area but Willcox’s effort hit
the wall, the ball was cleared downfield and Fisher latched onto the ball to
equalise. Within five minutes of the second half Andrews followed up on an
Aalders shot to net from six yards. Brandon attacked from the restart and an
innocuous shot caught Hall off guard and the ball ended up in the goal. On
50 minutes Nugent and Bedinfield, in the Bergholt defence, combined to give
Brandon the lead. With Colbeck off injured and no subs available Bergholt
had to play the remainder of the game with ten men. Another long ball from
Brandon saw them make it four when Weekes cleverly lobbed the ball past the
approaching Hall. Brandon defended in depth and Bergholt’s delivery into the
box was poor. Andrews reduced the deficient after beating three Brandon
defenders to fire home. With time running Bergholt continued to push forward
and they equalised on 36 minutes when Nugent’s 30 yard shot found the top
corner of the net. Two minutes latter Bergholt regained the lead when Mills
failed to hold an Andrews corner and from the resulting melee Nugent scored
from close range to secure a vital three points. Final score 5-4 and somehow
Bergholt had snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Under 15's Sunday 15th April 2007
East Bergholt 10 Moreton Hall 4
There was a goal feast at Flatford Lane as
Bergholt made double figures - the last time was in October 2004, also
against Moreton Hall.
Bergholt dominated the early game and came close to scoring when Willcox's
shot hit the post. However the ball was gathered by the Moreton Hall keeper
and the resulting clearance was knocked over the approaching Stone by a
Moreton striker to go one up. Two minutes later Bergholt equalised when
Andrews converted a Nugent cross. On 22 minutes Andrews scored his second
when his 20 yards shot found the bottom corner of the net with the Moreton
keeper watching. Eales made it 3-1 when he headed in a long throw from
Thomson. Just before half time Thomson made in 4-1. The second half started
with a spate of goals. On 42 minutes Willcox scored from 30 yards and within
seconds Moreton Hall had got a goal back when the Bergholt defence failed to
make a tackle. One minute later the Moreton keeper mishandled a shot and
Sparrow dispatched the loose ball into the goal. After 47 minutes Thomson's
header was deflected to make it seven. The visitors got a goal back when a
long ball beat the Bergholt defenders leaving the Moreton striker to score
from six yards. On 68 minutes Eales scored his second after hard work by
Andrews. Two minutes later Sparrow's cross was headed home by Nugent
followed shortly by Sparrow scoring from an Aalders cross. Moreton Hall
didn't give up and scored their fourth in the 76th minute.
Under 13's Friday 13th April 2007
Brantham 2 East Bergholt 1
A large crowd saw Brantham run out winners in
this local derby. Bergholt's run of poor form continued with this third
defeat in a row. Brantham were always the more determined side but for large
periods Bergholt dominated but were unable to break the Brantham defence.
Just before half time Brantham took the lead when the Begholt defence failed
to close down the Brantham striker whose shoot from the edge of the area
found the back of the net. Despite prolonged pressure in the second half
Bergholt couldn't score and eventually equalised when a 20 yard 'shot' from
Trott found the top corner of the goal. Bergholt should really have gone on
and won the game but in the last few minutes their defence was once again
exposed and Brantham were back in the lead. Of the Bergholt team Barwick
never gave up, however he was often on a hopeless cause due to lack of
support. Warren Campbell played well and showed that he deserves to be a
regular starter. Of the others the midfield weren't in the game, the
forwards didn't look like scoring and the defence lacked pace.
Under
15’s Sunday 8th April 2007
East Bergholt
2 Melton St Audrys 1
The crowd, bathed in the Easter sun, saw Bergholt maintain their title hopes
with this win against fellow contenders Melton.
Having played each other the two previous weekends both sides were aware of
each others strengths and weaknesses and so scoring chances were few and far
between in the early stages of the game. A Thomson shot saw the Melton
keeper making a first rate save before getting a hand to Willcox’s follow
up. After 20 minutes Sparrow broke the deadlock when he rounded the Melton
keeper and knocked the ball into the back of the net. Melton nearly
equalised just before half time but Stone was able to push the goal bound
free kick over the bar. In the dying seconds of the half a poor clearance by
the Melton keeper was punished by Sparrow who made no mistake in scoring his
second of the game. In the second half Melton piled on the pressure but
Bergholt looked dangerous on the counter attack. Thomson was unlucky not to
score from an acute angle but a Melton defender was on hand to clear the
ball. After 65 minutes Melton got a goal back when their striker broke
through the Bergholt defence before slotting the ball home past the
approaching Stone. Melton had several further opportunities to equalise and,
at one point, managed to miss the open Bergholt goal from six yards. The
next time these two teams meet will be in the KO Cup Final. Let’s hope for a
similar result.
Under 15's Sunday 1st April 2007 (Open Cup Semi-final)
East Bergholt 3
Melton St Audrys 5 (aet)
The second of the Melton series of games saw Bergholt, once again, come
second best but with a much better performance than last week.
Bergholt again started well and went one up after 8 minutes when Sparrow’s
header, from a Willcox cross, found the back of the net. Ten minutes later
Melton equalized when a low shot, from just inside the penalty area, beat
Vincent and Stone. On 28 minutes Sparrow neatly chipped the Melton keeper
for Bergholt to retake the lead but this didn’t last long with a Melton
forward easily scoring from six yards with the Bergholt defence asleep. Just
before half time Melton took the lead when a free kick was not cleared and
Melton were the quicker to the ball. The second half started in a similar
fashion to the first with both sides pushing forwards. Melton thought that
they had increased their lead when a free kick, deep within their own half,
bounced over Stone into the Bergholt goal. Fortunately for Bergholt the kick
was awarded for off side and so was indirect. Sparrow completed his hat
trick after 54 minutes with a superb strike that found the top corner of the
Melton net. With just under 10 minutes remaining Melton were awarded a
penalty. Stone had little difficulty saving the poorly taken penalty. With
extra time looming both teams were desperate to score but it was not to be.
Both teams were tired and it was likely that the first team to make a
mistake would be punished. With time running out in the first half of extra
time Melton neatly control the ball from a cross from the right, turned a
Bergholt defender, and slammed the ball home. Victory was sealed for Melton
when they scored from a free kick in a virtually identical position to last
week’s winner. This time Stone caught the ball but failed to hold onto it
and Melton were 5-3 up. Good luck to Melton in the Open Cup Final.
Bergholt’s performance a big improvement on last
week but they must work harder and show more commitment in the next two
games
Under 15's Sunday 25th March 2007
Melton St Audrys 3 East Bergholt 2
Melton deservedly won this encounter, the first of four
in the next few weeks between these two teams.
Bergholt started the stronger and after five minutes were one up when Nugent
connected with a cross from the right to beat the Melton keeper. Minutes
later Melton were unlucky not to score when a cross hit the top of the bar.
However they did equalise from a corner when the shot from the far post
found a gap between Stone and the post. Both sides had further chances to
score but after 25 minutes the Bergholt back three were exposed and Melton
coolly scored from the edge of the six yard box. Just before half time
Willcox’s header from a Hanley cross found the back of the Melton net. The
second half saw Melton pile on the pressure. They took the lead when a free
kick was hit into the top corner of the net, with Bergholt defending too
deeply. Melton continued to dominate and had a goal disallowed for pushing.
The Melton keeper wasn’t troubled in the second half having just two shots
to save. Bergholt can only improve for the future games.
Under 13's Saturday 24th March 2007
Ipswich Royals 2 East Bergholt 4
On this bitterly cold day Bergholt came away with all
the points despite a lacklustre performance.
Royals started the first half with the advantage of the wind but couldn’t
capitalise on it. The majority of the first half appeared to be a
competition to see who could see knock the ball out the most often. The
break came after 20 minutes when Welham broke free but the Royals keeper was
quickly out of his area to bundle the ball for a corner. From the resulting
corner Welham whipped the ball to the far post for Barwick to head home.
Bergholt had further opportunities to extend their lead but Bower and
Bambridge failed to take advantage of them. In the second half Bergholt were
with the wind but only Welham looked dangerous up front. Bergholt were often
second to the ball and there was no communication between playersl. It was
only in the last ten minutes that the pace picked up and Trott’s cross beat
the keeper and left Bambridge with an easy strike to make it 2-0. Minutes
later the Bergholt defence fell asleep when a Royal’s freekick, from the
edge of the box, hit the bar and from the rebound a Royals forward knocked
it into the Bergholt goal. Welham restored Bergholt’s two goal lead when his
initial shot was parried by the Royal’s keeper but his follow up shot found
the back of the net. Ipswich Royals didn’t give up and were soon back in the
game after an atrocious mix up between Hardingham and Grover allowed Royals
to score. In the dying minutes Trott chased a long ball and was able to slot
it pass the approaching keeper to make it 4-2. Not one of the best matches
to watch bit it still leaves Bergholt with a mathematical possibility of
retaining the league title.
Under 15's Sunday 11th March 2007
Sicklesmere 3 East Bergholt 4
Bergholt’s victory over Sicklesmere sees them into the
final of the KO Cup for the second year running. Bergholt dominated most of
the game with Sicklesmere relying on long balls for their forwards to run
onto. It was one of these attacks which saw Sicklesmere take the lead, after
20 minutes, when a cross from the left resulted in a relatively easy header
for their No 8. Five minutes later Bergholt equalised when Aalders strength
enabled him to beat a defender and strike the ball home from the edge of the
box with the Sicklesmere keeper routed to the spot. Bergholt thought they
had taken the lead from a corner but Aalders was ruled offside. In the first
few minutes of the second half Ager prevented Sicklesmere from scoring when
he cleared off the line with Stone beaten. However Sicklesmere regained the
lead when they converted a penalty given for hand ball. This spurred on
Bergholt and a long ball from Stone saw Thomson knock it past the
Sicklesmere keeper and into the net. Hanley was brought down in the box and
duly scored from the penalty to give Bergholt the lead. Bergholt’s fourth
resulted from a determined Aalders gathering the ball in the Sicklesmere
area and setting Thomson up to score his second of the game. Bergholt really
should have killed off this cup tie but the Sicklesmere No 8 had different
ideas and scored from an acute angle. This resulted in an exciting last few
minutes but Bergholt were not going to let their lead slip.
Under 13's Saturday 24th February
Sizewell 1 East Bergholt 2
East Bergholt advanced into the semi finals with a narrow 2-1 away win.
Sizewell were unfortunately in the opening minutes when their goalkeeper was
injured, so they had to play the remainder of the game with a substitute
keeper. Bergholt started strongly with Welham hitting the post and shortly
afterwards Bambridge shooting just wide. After 23 minutes poor defending by
Bergholt, on the left, allowed the Sizewell forward to cross the ball for a
simple tap in from the edge of the six yard box. Bergholt continued to
pressurise but a combination of good Sizewell defending and poor
distribution of the ball by Bergholt stopped them from testing the keeper.
Sizewell were unlucky not to go two up following a breakaway but the shot
was wide. Just before half time the Sizewell keeper made a brave save at the
feet of Jones to maintain their lead. The second half saw chances at both
ends with Barwick heading over the bar and desperate defending by Bergholt
denied Sizewell scoring in a goalmouth scramble. Welham should have
equalised when one on one with the Sizewell keeper but his shot was never
goal bound. After 60 minutes Welham, on a breakaway, learnt from his early
mistake to slot the ball past the Sizewell keeper. Five minutes later
Bergholt had taken the lead when a Sizewell defender handled in the box and
Welham scored from the resulting penalty. Right to the very end both sides
could have added to the score sheet but Bergholt hung on for victory.
Sizewell played well and should be congratulated on their performance.
Under 11's Saturday 24th February 2007
Bildeston Rangers A 1 East Bergholt A 3
East Bergholt A progressed into the semi final of the under 11’s cup with a
well fought 3-1 away win on an extremely heavy pitch. Bergholt started
strongly in their first match for four and had lady luck on their side when
Alex Day’s cross slipped through the Rangers keeper’s fingers into the net.
Bildeston battled their way back into the match as Bergholt relied on
Jonathan McGrath to prevent and quick equaliser. Bergholt’s defence, not for
the first time this season, decided not to play to the whistle allowing a
goal mouth scramble that the Bildeston striker slotted home. Bildeston
camped themselves in the muddy Bergholt half for the remainder of the half
as Bergholt managed to hold. A productive team talk shock Bergholt into life
and Bergholt controlled the second half with Bildeston looking dangerous on
the counter attack. East Bergholt regained the lead via a lively Jack Elomaa
with William Harris gaining the assist. With virtually the last kick of the
match William Harris extended Bergholt’s lead as Bildeston failed to clear
the ball in the muddy goal area.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Jack Elomaa
Bildeston B 2 East Bergholt B
With several Players missing this friendly gave several squad players a
chance in claiming a starting position for next weeks vital B league
fixture. A busy Joe Arnold did his chances no harm and was first on the goal
sheet for Bergholt. The Bergholt attacking four linked together well and
with Lawrence McGrath & Leighton Ticcarone looking solid at the back it was
no surprise when Isaac Keinzley gave Bergholt the second which was closely
followed by Isaac’s second. Bergholt continued to play good football with
Isaac Keinzley scoring his hat trick. Bildeston did not drop their heads and
fought back with two quick goals but it was Bergholt who finished the
scoring with Alex Biondi deservingly scoring Bergholt’s fifth.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Biondi
Under 15’s Sunday
18th February 2007
St Louis 0 East Bergholt 8
This game resulted in Bergholt’s biggest win of the season and only a series
of fine saves by the
St Louis
keeper kept the score down to eight. Bergholt got off to a dream start when
Nugent tapped in from close range after three minutes and they went further
ahead after five minutes when Thomson latched onto Vincent’s pass to make it
2-0. A minute later Nugent had scored his second and it looked like an easy
win was on the cards. A corner in the fifteen minute saw Ager’s shot
deflected past the St Louis keeper and into the net. Just before half time
Thomson made it five after neat interplay with Aalders. The second half saw
St Louis continue to work hard but with Bergholt having the better of the
game. After fifty four minutes Bergholt had made it six when Thomson’s cross
from the goal line was knocked by an unfortunate
St Louis
defender into his own goal. The
St Louis
offside trap worked well in the second half with the Bergholt forwards being
caught and many occasions. However Sparrow’s shot from just inside the
penalty area found the back of the next for Bergholt’s seventh. With five
minutes remaining Nugent was brought down in the area and Hanley made no
mistake from the penalty spot. In the remaining minutes Aalders was unlucky
not to score when his shot hit the woodwork.
Under 13's Saturday 3rd February 2007
East Bergholt 5 Claydon 1
East Bergholt extended the points gap between second and
third place in the league with this deserved victory over Claydon. Bergholt
started the stronger and were rewarded after five minutes when Welham
intercepted a poor clearance from a Claydon defender to score. A good
passing move, reminiscent of Bergholt last season, finished with Armstrong
putting the ball into the net to extend Bergholt’s lead. Claydon picked up
their game but were unable to beat the Bergholt defence. After 25 minutes a
clever through ball from Armstrong saw Welham clear, who knocked the ball
past the Claydon keeper to make it 3-0. Both teams came close to scoring
with Bergholt shooting just wide at one end and their keeper, Hardingham,
quick off his line to force the Claydon striker wide at the other. Welham
completed his hat trick, once again running onto a through from Armstrong.
The second half saw a more determined Claydon but it was Bergholt who scored
first when Welham provided Bambridge the chance to put the ball past the
advancing keeper. Claydon continued to pressurise and came close to scoring
when a corner was headed just wide. With 5 minutes remaining Ballard was
caught in possession and the resulting cross saw Claydon score to make it
5-1.
Under 15’s Sunday 28th January 2007
Brandon Lads 2 East Bergholt 3
East Bergholt progressed into the semi-finals of the Knock Cup after a hard
fought win over Brandon. The game was played in very blustery conditions and
it was clear from the start that this would play a major role in determining
the outcome of the game. Bergholt kicked off into the wind and the first
chance fell to Andrews who put his shot wide. Brandon were making the most
of the wind and a long clearance from their keeper saw the Bergholt defence
struggle to mark Mills, the tall Brandon forward, who slotted the ball past
Stone to make it 1-0. Brandon were unlucky not to make it 2-0 when a long
range lob hit the bar. After 20 minutes, a neat passing move saw Sparrow
equalise for Bergholt. Although Bergholt had the majority of the play they
couldn’t find the net. To cope with the long through balls Bergholt switched
to four at the back but were unable to stop Brandon regaining the lead when
Fisher headed home a long range throw. In the second half Bergholt had the
advantage of the wind and continued to pressurise Brandon who defended in
depth. Bergholt thought they had equalised when Aalders pushed the ball over
the goal line before a Brandon defender cleared but the goal was disallowed.
The equaliser eventually game when Thomson gave the Brandon keeper no chance
with a superb header from just inside the penalty area. Brandon still looked
dangerous on the break away and it required a diving save from Stone to stop
them from scoring. With extra time looming Bergholt brought on Eales and it
was his corner that Nugent headed home to give Bergholt the lead and a place
in the semis.
Under 11's Saturday 20th January 2007
Trimley Red Devils A 4 East Bergholt A 2
Again the battle of the 2 sides that have retained this age group’s title
between themselves proved to be a first class battle with excellent football
played by both teams. Bergholt received the perfect start when Trimley old
boy Alex Day power scissor volleyed a Remi Daniels cross past Reece Wilcox.
Bergholt continued to press but as so many times this season forgot how to
defend, giving away a goal whilst on top. If Bergholt’s first goal was
contender for goal of the season their second goal was a close second with
Remi Daniels first time shot via a Alex Day cross field pass allowed
Bergholt to restore their lead. Bergholt attempted to turn their possession
into goals with Trimley always looking dangerous and again Trimley managed
to pull level. Trimley upped their game in the second half and Bergholt
relied on the counter attack. Bergholt looked sluggish as a lively Trimley
attack took advantage to take the lead. Both sides had their chances to
score but it was Trimley who managed to kill off the match, floating home a
free kick as Bergholt defence still seemed bemused why it was given.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Day
Trimley Red Devils B 2 East Bergholt B 2
This was always going to be a damage limitation match for East Bergholt with
two B team regulars playing in the A side and Isaac Keinzley not available.
Alex Biondi made up for the missing personnel buzzing around the pitch and
it was no surprise when he gave Bergholt the lead via a mazy dribble around
3 defenders. Trimley battled and deserved to level the score. Bergholt were
awarded a harsh penalty as Alex Biondi’s goal bound effort struck the
unfortunate defenders arm but Bergholt failed from the spot for the third
time this season. Shortly after Trimley shocked Bergholt taking a 2-1 lead.
Both sides had chances and with time running out Conner Robertson waltzed
though to gain Bergholt a well deserved point.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Biondi/Conner Robertson
Under 15's Sunday 7th January 2007
Harleston 1 East Bergholt 8
East Bergholt overcame a determined Harleston to reach the semi-finals of
the Open Cup thanks, primarily, to their second half performance. On a heavy
pitch, after the recent rain, Bergholt started the stronger but were unable
to capitalize with the Harleston keeper in good form. After 15 minutes
Sparrow scored the goal Bergholt deserved with a ground hugging shot from
the edge of the area. Harleston looked dangerous on the breakaways and
nearly equalized from an inswinging corner. Bergholt continued to pile on
the pressure and came closest to scoring a second when a long range Willcox
free kick hit the crossbar. At half time Bergholt were only leading by a
single goal and it was clear that Harleston were still in contention. Within
seconds of the restart a goal mouth scramble resulted in Harleston hitting
the woodwork. This woke Bergholt up and Lee Willcox made it 2-0 when his 20
yard shot beat the Harleston keeper. Nugent’s footwork continued to cause
problems to the Harleston defence and after a fine exhibition of ball
control he set Lee Andrews up to make it 3-0. Sloppy defending saw Harleston
grab a goal back when one of their forwards intercepted a back pass from
Ager to the Bergholt keeper, Stone. The final fifteen minutes saw a flurry
of Bergholt goals as the pitch took its toll on the Harleston energy.
Aalders made it 4 – 0 with the Harleston defence appealing for offside. Lee
Andrews scored a well deserved second goal before both Aalders and Sparrow
made it 7-1. In the dying seconds Aalders ran onto a through ball to knock
it past the Harleston keeper to score his hat trick. Bergholt now face a
home semi-final tie against league rivals Melton.
Under 11's Saturday 6th January 2007
East
Bergholt A 1 Sutton Heath A 3
With conditions at Flatford Lane resembling a mud bath this was never going
to be a pretty match and the players needed to show grit and determination
as the heavens opened up. Sutton Heath commenced the game determined to win
and fought for every ball and soon took a deserved lead. Sutton Heath
defended in numbers and always looked strong on the attack. Bergholt forced
several corners with a Remi Daniel cross deflecting off a defender into the
net. After a team lifting talking at half time Bergholt commenced the second
half totally dominating play, so much so that the poor keeper Ben McGrath
was rooted to his goal line as Sutton Heath scored a simple second goal. Ben
McGrath could play no further part in the match as Bergholt tried to fight
their way back into the match for the second time. Sutton Heath completed
the win from the penalty after Alex Hardwick picked the ball up in the
penalty area thinking the ball had run out for a goal kick.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Louis Clarke
East Bergholt B 1 Sutton Heath B 4
Akin to the A side, Sutton Heath showed more spirit and fight to win the
match and be the first side ever to complete a double of East Bergholt
within this age group. Though Sutton Heath deserved the victory a 4-1 score
line flattered them with Bergholt missing the same easy chances that Sutton
Heath managed to score. Conner Robertson continued his scoring spree scoring
a consolation goal after Sutton Heath had taken a 4-0 lead.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Day
Under 11's Saturday 16th December 2006
East
Bergholt A 3 Brantham A 1
East Bergholt victory in this local derby allowed them to leapfrogged local
neighbours from across the A137. Bergholt showed their intentions from the
start with Remi Daniels hit the frame of the goal within ten seconds. Both
sides were determined to take early control of the game with Ben McGrath
saving from an Alex Hood header. George Foster double shot was saved by Alex
Evans and an excellently timed tackle by Alex Hardwick prevent George Clarke
a free ran on goal. Bergholt broke the deadlock in the seventeenth minute of
the match when William Harris curled a Louis Clarke through ball past the
Brantham keeper. Brantham responded by lifting their game and pulled level
just prior to half time as an Alex Hood shot proved to powerful for Ben
McGrath. A clearance off the line by Alex Hardwick prevented Brantham taking
an early second half lead with Bergholt clearing the resulting corner.
William Harris goal bound effort was well saved by Alex Evans, being also
alert saving at the feet of Jack Elomaa after he battled through three
defenders. Seconds later Jack Elomaa made no mistake slotting home a George
Foster corner. An injury to Jack Elomaa seem to disrupt Bergholt as they
seem all at sea as Brantham surged forward trying to force their way back
into the game but with his first touch of the game Isaac Keinzley gave
fellow substitute a simple tap in for Bergholt to extend their lead and
clinch this important victory.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Hardwick
East Bergholt B 3 Brantham B 2
East Bergholt B gave their Manager the perfect Christmas present as they
continued the winning run to keep in touch with the league leaders. An early
goal by Connor Robertson gave Bergholt the perfect start and they should
have extended the lead after a pin ball wizard effect saw four players
having shots cleared off the line. Bergholt looked in total control but
forgot that you still have to defend and in the eighth minute Brantham
pulled level. The goal lifted Brantham putting Bergholt on the back foot
with Jonathan McGrath saving Bergholt on two occasions. Brantham took a
deserved lead in the eighteenth minute but were still celebrating as Alex
Biondi waltzed through to allow Connor Robertson to follow up a parried shot
for his second of the match. Substitutions and changes disrupted the second
half with both teams struggling to play the flowing football they both
played in the first. Bergholt had to wait until late in the half when Isaac
Keinzley finished of a goalmouth scramble to give Bergholt the three points.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Conner Robertson
Under 10's Sunday 10th December 2006
East Bergholt 1 St. Johns 2 (Open Cup)
East Bergholt under 10’s can walk away from this game with their heads held
high after losing to one of the top FDL sides in the under 10’s section with
an extra time winner. Joe Keinzley joined the Bergholt squad made up of only
3 regulars in the East Bergholt under 11’s team along with Elliot Adams &
Bradley Orton playing their first ever game of competitive football. St.
Johns started stronger and Bergholt had to rely on Ben McGrath to save them
on several occasions. Bergholt counter attacked on several occasions with
George Foster & Alex Biondi both having efforts saved in a closely thought
first half. The second half was similar to the first with St. Johns winning
the possession with Bergholt always looking dangerous on the counter attack.
Midway through the second half Joe Arnold finished an Alex Biondi through
ball to silent the St. Johns crowd. St. Johns forced the game into the
Bergholt penalty box and despite excellent defending by the Bergholt
defence, St. Johns pulled level to take the game into extra time. A
stalemate first period of extra time and tiring players the game looked
destined for a penalty shot, but with time running out a St. Johns free kick
was deflected into the path of a Saints player who managed to steer the ball
past an advancing Ben McGrath.
Under
11's Saturday 2nd December 2006
East
Bergholt A 0 Woodbridge B 2
Any chance of East Bergholt retaining the title this season is disappearing
fast as Woodbridge ran out 2-0 winners in a close fairly competitive match.
Both sides attempted to play good football on a sticky pitch with East
Bergholt having the slight possession advantage in the first half, with
William Harris, George Foster and Remi Daniel all coming close to breaking
the deadlock. Woodbridge were not short of chances with Ben McGrath and the
woodwork saving Bergholt on two occasions. Woodbridge broke the deadlock
early in the second half with an excellent cross from the Woodbridge
attacker finding his team mate alone at the back post. Both sides continued
to serge forward but Bergholt’s finishing lacked any power or accuracy with
Stephen Cole coming closes with his effort skimming the crossbar. The
Woodpeckers central midfielder was on top form dancing around several
Bergholt players prior to shooting wide. As Bergholt pushed forward in
search of an equaliser, Woodbridge secured their victory as Bergholt left
gaps at the back with practically the last kick of the match.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Ben McGrath
East Bergholt B 8 Woodbridge B 1
East Bergholt B continued their excellent form with an 8-1 victory against
Woodbridge Town. Alex Day commenced the scoring in the tenth minute with
Connor Robertson making it 2-0 minutes later. The Woodbridge keeper was in
fine form to stop Isaac Keinzley but could do little as the same player
scored Bergholt’s third just prior to half time. Woodbridge struggled to
stop the Bergholt attack with sub Lewis Knights gaining his first of the
match just after half time. Woodbridge counter attacked to pull 1 back
shortly after the Woodbridge keeper had stood firm to save an Alex Biondi
penalty. Bergholt soon returned to their fluent football with Lewis Knights
and Isaac Keinzley both scoring to extend Bergholt’s lead. With time running
out Lewis Knights ran on to a long through ball for a second half hat trick
and Connor Robertson finished the scoring just prior to the full time
whistle.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Lewis Knights
Under 15's Sunday 26th November 2006
East Bergholt 4 Stow Falcons 2
With no
games and training over the last five weeks, second division Stow Falcons
must has thought that they could beat Bergholt, especially as the home team
could only manage to field ten players due to injuries, suspension and
general apathy. However Bergholt started the stronger and after ten minutes
a through ball from Andrews saw Sparrow shoot past the visitors’ keeper to
make it 1-0. Stow didn’t give up and shortly afterwards had equalised after
the Bergholt defence, afraid of tackling in the penalty area, allowed Offord
to slip past the defenders to make it 1-1. Stow continued the pressure and
should have taken the lead but the shot from six yards hit the bar. This
woke Bergholt up and they dominated the remainder of the first half with Lee
Andrews chipping the keeper after twenty two minutes to make it 2-1.
Bergholt should have scored several more but it wasn’t until thirty five
minutes that Sparrow scored his second and Bergholt’s third. With just two
minutes remaining in the first half Frost connected with an Andrews free
kick to make it 4-1 at half time. The second half started as the first with
Bergholt pushing up but unable to score and Stow looking dangerous on the
breakaways. With Stone beaten Ager had to clear off the Bergholt line to
maintain the three goal advantage. At the other end Andrews was unlucky not
to score when his shot hit the bar and the ball
agonisingly rebounded
off the Stow keeper towards the goal but a Stow defender just managed to
clear his line. Stow never gave up and in the seventy fourth minute their
efforts were rewarded when Dawes headed home from a free kick with the
Bergholt players routed to the spot; the defence/midfield expecting Stone to
come while he expected the outfield players to follow the attacker. Although
ten men Bergholt were tired they held on to progress to the next round of
the knockout cup, away to Brandon.
Unde r 11's
Saturday 25th November 2006
East Bergholt 5
Martlesham Mustangs 2
Unfortunately the wind and a slippery pitch made football difficult with
both teams struggling to make any real impact in this match. In a slow
opening period the game had to wait until the eighth minute for its first
shot on target that was dealt with by Ben McGrath. William Harris produced
Bergholt’s first effort but his shot lacked power. After 16 minutes, George
Foster commenced a move with William Harris laying off for Remi Daniel to
slot past the keeper. This woke up Bergholt and they bombarded the Mustangs
goal with both William Harris & George Foster having shots saved. William
Harris went solo after 19 minutes for Bergholt’s second. Mustangs forced
Bergholt back and just prior to half time
Laurence Portaluri battled his way into
the box with Ben McGrath only being able to parry the shot into the net.
Five minutes into the second half William Harris blasted a shot that
cannoned off the bar into the net for Bergholt to extend their lead and four
minutes later Alex Hardwick screamed a shot past the Mustangs defence after
a William Harris lay off. Mustang’s heads did not drop as the game swung
from end to end and midway through the second half Martlesham reduced the
arrears shooting past sub keeper Jonathan McGrath. Jonathan was alert to
stop a Martlesham comeback on two occasions and with time running out a
persistent Alex Hardwick scored his second and Bergholt’s fifth of the match
to secure a Bergholt victory.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - George Foster
East Bergholt 2 Martlesham Mustangs
1
Bergholt struggled against the wind to make any progress at the start of
this match as Martlesham Mustangs totally dominated the early stages.
Dominic Barker came to Bergholt’s rescue on several occasions but could only
stand and watch as a long distance effort flew past into the net in the
tenth minute of the match. Bergholt attempted to play football against the
wind and Conner Robertson’s shot was well saved. A quick counter attack by
Bergholt saw Isaac Keinzley latch on to an Alex Day through ball to allow
Bergholt to go into the break level. A wind assisted Bergholt throw everyone
forward in the second half with often route 1 football being the best
option. Alex Day was on a mission trying his luck from long range with his
powerful shots flying wide on three occasions. The Mustangs keeper saved
superbly after a goal mouth scramble with efforts from Joe Arnold, Alex Day
and Isaac Keinzley all failing to hit the back of the net. Midway through
the second half an Alex Day corner swung straight into the net to give
Bergholt the advantage in this tight match. Mustangs did not give up and
Bergholt had to rely on sub keeper Lawrence McGrath to superbly tipping over
a Mustangs effort in the dying minutes of this match.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Day
Under 11's Saturday 18th November 2006
East Bergholt A 2 Woodbridge Town A 0
East Bergholt progressed into the third round of the cup with a 2-0 win
against a previously unbeaten Woodbridge Town. Though the game started
slowly with passes going astray by both side East Bergholt received the
perfect lift in the third minute with Jack Elomaa poaching his first of the
season via a George Foster corner. Woodbridge shot wide trying to force a
quick return in to the match whilst at the other end William Harris battled
through only to see he goal bound effort well saved. The Woodbridge keeper
was alert again to save from Jack Elomaa when he looked destined to score.
Just prior to half time Bergholt received a bitter blow when William Harris
had to leave the field after an accidental clash of heads but every cloud
has a silver lining and sub Alex Day scored with his first touch from a Remi
Daniels cross. Woodbridge commenced the second half bombarding the Bergholt
goal with Ben McGrath saving on two occasions. Bergholt relied on the
counter attack and Jack Elomaa was unlucky not to extend Bergholt’s lead.
Alex Hardwick's shot was deflected wide after an excellent lay off by Alex
Day. The game swung from end to end with Ben McGrath coming to Bergholt’s
rescue again and George Foster’s corner cannoned against the post. With time
running out Bergholt missed a golden chance to extend their lead when Louis
Clarke missed from the penalty spot and in the final minute Alex Hardwick
shot wide after an Alex Biondi pull back.
East Bergholt Man of the Match: - Louis Clarke
Under 11's Saturday 11th November 2006
East Bergholt A 1
Felixstowe Hawks 0
East Bergholt A continued their winning run with a 1-0 win at home to a
determined Felixstowe Hawks side. Bergholt played excellent football in a
first half. They totally dominated but again their lack of being able to
kill off opponents nearly proved costly. William Harris headed wide
following an excellent build up on Bergholt’s right by Remi Daniel & Jack
Elomaa. Remi was supplier again as Stephen Cole’s header cannoned against
the post. Remi Daniel’s found space on the right but his effort flew wide of
the near post when a cross the far post, with 3 Bergholt strikers flying
in, may have been a better choice. Bergholt camped themselves in the
Felixstowe half and a William Harris goal bound effort was saved by the
excellent Hawks keeper. Ben McGrath proved he was wide awake despite not
touching the ball by tipping a thunderous shot, aiming for the corner of the
goal, over the bar. This lifted the Hawks with the corner hitting the post
and crawling along the line prior to Bergholt’s defence clearing the ball.
Jack Elomaa and the Bergholt crowd thought he had broken the deadlock but
the Referee’s whistle had broken and play had been stopped for handball.
Jack Elomaa tried to make amends but the Felixstowe keeper was equal to
Jack. Three minutes prior to the break, Stephen Cole changed the direction
of a George Foster shot to give Bergholt the lead. The Hawks came out in the
second half determined to make a fight of this match and a speedy counter
attack in the first minute drifted just wide. The Hawks keeper produced the
save of the day from a half volley by Jack Elomaa and Stephen Cole volley
just wide seconds later. Alex Hardwick rescued Bergholt with an excellent
tackle on the Hawks striker and the resulting corner was headed just wide.
The second half swung from end to end and the Hawks keeper saved at the feet
of Jack Elomaa when Jack looked destined to score, but Bergholt had to rely
on Alex Hardwick in injury time for a last ditch tackle just as the Hawks
strike was about to shot. A tackle that surely gave East Bergholt all 3
points, proving that a defender can win you points as well as strikers.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Hardwick
East Bergholt B 3
Felixstowe Hawks 3
Current champions East Bergholt B played hosts to current league leaders
Felixstowe Hawks in a game that both sides may look at the result as 2
points lost rather than 1 gained. Bergholt started the stronger with Conner
Robertson’s strike hitting the post with Isaac Keinzley failing to score
with the follow up. An Alex Biondi header flew wide from an Alex Day corner
and tackle on Conner Robertson prevented Bergholt taking the lead. Bergholt
took a deserved lead after 10 minutes when Alex Biondi battled through 3
Hawk players to allow Conner Robertson an easy shot in from close range.
Dominic Barker saved well at the feet of the Hawks strike. The Hawks soon
pulled level after the Bergholt players forgot that once you kick the ball
back from a drop ball you have to actually defend. Bergholt quickly surged
forward and a shot by Conner Robertson was bundled in by Isaac Keinzley.
Against the wind the Hawks looked the stronger in the second half and
Bergholt had to rely on counter attacks. 13 minutes into the second half
Felixstowe Hawks pulled level for the second time and looked like they would
steal the points scores their third in the twentieth minute. Alex Day
blasting over from the edge of the box as Bergholt threw every thing
forward, and in the final minute a forward surge by Leighton Ticcarone found
Conner Robertson for his second of the match to give Bergholt a share of the
points.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Alex Day
Under 11's Saturday 4th November
2006
Felixstowe & Walton A 0 East Bergholt A 3
A hat trick by William Harris gave East Bergholt a deserved victory in a
game they could easily have thrown away if Sam Newman had been in the sort
of form that has seen him destroy many sides previously. A saving tackle by
Felixstowe’s last defender prevented Jack Elomaa giving Bergholt a deserved
lead after an excellent through ball by Alex Hardwick and the excellent
Walton defender performed the same routine when Jack broke clear and looked
destine to score minutes later. Bergholt dominated possession but seem to
have lost their ruthless streak in front of goal with shots flying wide or
lacking power on many occasions. William Harris gave Bergholt the lead when
his shoot from the edge of the box eluded everyone in the crowded box to
creep in off the post as the unfortunate keeper tried to scope the ball off
the line. Felixstowe & Walton slowly started to gain more of the possession
and Sam Newman should have giving Felixstowe the lead early in the second
half shooting over after beating Bergholt’s last defender. Sam broke through
on 2 other occasions with the same end result as Bergholt’s defence played a
dangerous game of leaving one on one. With time running out William Harris
slotted home his second from a George Forster corner and gained his hat
trick in injury time in a excellent move with Stephen Cole pulling the ball
back from the by line to allow William Harris a simple tap in.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - William Harris.
Felixstowe & Walton B 1 East Bergholt B 2
An early brace by Alex Biondi was sufficient to give East Bergholt 3
valuable points as Bergholt continued to keep in touch with the B league
leaders. A brilliant volley in the second minute by Alex Biondi following an
excellent build up involving Isaac Keinzley & Conner Robertson gave East
Bergholt the lead. Bergholt extended their lead minutes later when Alex
Biondi got the final touch in a goalmouth scramble. Rather then build on
Bergholt’s amazing start, Bergholt players started to ran with the ball
trying to beat several players instead of the pass and move football that
had giving them the early lead. Felixstowe forced Bergholt into their own
half and pulled a goal back just prior to half time. In a quiet second
period no further goals were scored though Conner Robertson was unlucky to
see his shot skim the bar & an superb save by the Felixstowe keeper
prevented Louis Clarke scoring a long range effort. In the dying minutes Joe
Arnold could have extended Bergholt’s lead blasting over when clear on goal.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Louis Clarke
Under 15's Sunday 22nd October 2006
Needham 3 East Bergholt 5
Bergholt were
victorious in this hard fought game which was marred by poor refereeing. The
visitors started the strongest but were unable to capitalise on the
pressure. However, after 25 minutes Thomson was on the end of a Willcox
cross to put the ball neatly past Siggers, the Needham keeper, to make it
1-0 to Bergholt. Minutes later Needham had equalised when all the players
had stopped for offside, only to see the referee wave play on. After a clash
of heads Thomson had to be replaced by Aalders. Within minutes of coming on
Aalders had scored from a Lee Andrews pass and a lack of communication
between Siggers and a defender resulted in Aalders knocking in his second.
Andrews, sandwiched between two Needham forwards, was adjudged to have
committed a foul for reasons that surely only the official himself had
knowledge of. The resulting free kick, from just outside the Bergholt
penalty area, saw Needham pull one back when the ball was struck under the
jumping Bergholt wall and out of reach of Stone. Just before half time Ager
cleared off the Bergholt line maintain their one goal advantage. Bergholt
started the second half strongly and Alders determination to score his hat
trick was rewarded when he slotted the ball into the Needham net. Needham
didn’t give up and continued to pile on the pressure, taking advantage of
the referee’s interpretation of the laws of the game. A number of
substitutions saw Bergholt stronger upfront but more exposed at the back.
Whilst the Bergholt defence battled hard there became an increasing sense
that if Needham threw enough at it, they would at some point break through.
This came when a poor clearance from Ager saw Needham knock home the loose
ball to make it 4-3. With virtually the last kick of the game another error
by Siggers saw Sparrow, shooting into an undefeated net to score, perhaps,
the most deserved goal of the match.
Under 15's Sunday 15th October 2006
East Bergholt 4
St Louis 1
Against a team that has yet to record a win this season Bergholt struggled
to find the net despite dominating the game. Bergholt started the game
determined to gain an early advantage but it was not until 15 minutes that
Thomson knocked the ball, from a Willcox cross, beyond the St Louis keeper.
Nugent, beginning as full back, found plenty of space down the left but
Bergholt were unable to capitalise in front of gaol; Sparrow coming the
closest with a header from a Nugent cross that just shaved the post. Just
before half time Bergholt doubled their lead with Willcox shooting
powerfully into the corner of the net from 20 yards. At the start of the
second half Andrews came close to scoring when his shot hit the bar. St
Louis didn’t let their heads drop and were rewarded when a free kick from
the edge of the area hit the post and their striker was first to the rebound
to score. Bergholt continued to impose themselves on their opponents and
dominated the midfield. With fifteen minutes remaining Nugent played an
incisive ball through to Sparrow who struck a powerful shot, defeating the
St Louis keeper and ending up in the next. Andrews came close to making it
four when his shot, this time from long range, hit the St Louis crossbar.
Bergholt didn’t give up and right at the end Willcox’s cross found Nugent
rising above everyone else to nod in from two yards for Bergholt’s fourth.
Under 11's
Saturday 14th October 2006
East Bergholt A 3 St Johns A 2
East Bergholt gained three valuable points in a five goal thriller that
could have ended with either side worthy winners. East Bergholt struggled to
settle with several players playing in new positions that they did not like
and had to rely on Ben McGrath saving Bergholt on several occasions in the
opening five minutes. St. Johns punished Bergholt’s slow start in the 8th
minute giving Ben McGrath no chance with a strike from the edge of the box.
Stephen Cole tried to lift Bergholt but his shot went straight at the Saints
keeper. A quick reorganisation and Bergholt slowly started to gain territory
and in the 11th minute William Harris equalised ghosting in at the far post
from a Stephen Cole corner. William Harris nearly extended the lead shooting
just wide via a Louis Clarke through ball. With half time approaching
William Harris gave Bergholt a complete change to a half time chat by
connecting to a Stephen Cole cross to give Bergholt a half time lead.
Bergholt commenced the second half in the same fashion as the first with St.
Johns bombarding the Bergholt goal and were soon on level terms when Woody
stabbed the ball past Ben McGrath. Both teams tried to secure the win with
Stephen Cole having a shot cleared off the line and Ben McGrath saved at the
feet of the Saints attacker as the game switched from end to end, Stephen
Cole scored the winner for Bergholt, finishing off a cross from Remi Daniel.
St. Johns had chances to equalise with Alex Hardwick clearing off the line,
but also have to thank their keeper for a miracle save from a volley by
William Harris on the stroke of full time.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - William Harris
East Bergholt B 3 St Johns B 1
The battle between these to sides always produces great football and this
game was no exception to the norm. Alex Biondi crossed but Conner Robertson
just failed to connect whilst at the opposite end Jonathan McGrath saved
well with the rebound being placed just wide. Isaac Keinzley gave Bergholt
the lead in the 12th minute running from the edge of the box to slot past
the advancing keeper. Bergholt went in search for a second with Alex Biondi
skipping past two defenders only to see his shot tipped over. St. Johns shot
over on two separate occasions as they tried to force their way back into
the game. A long goal kick by Alex Day eluded the St. Johns defence to give
Isaac Keinzley a simple second goal. The Saints keeper double save prevented
Bergholt extending their lead and Jonathan McGrath was alert to prevent
Harvey from pulling a goal back just prior to half time. St Johns commenced
the second half camped in the Bergholt half with Harvey shooting just wide.
A long through ball by Leighton Ticcarone and a miss control by Isaac
Keinzley gave Joe Arnold a chance that flew wide. Alex Biondi had a shot
cleared of the line as Bergholt counter attacked at every opportunity. Alex
Day, on his debut, blasted home an Alex Biondi pass to extend Bergholt’s
lead and the two Alex’s combined well again for Biondi to shot just wide.
The Saints spent the last 10 minutes camped in the Bergholt area with Adam
Magilton deservedly pulling a goal back for the Saints but good or lucky
defending by Bergholt was good enough for Bergholt to maintain the two goal
advantage.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Leighton Ticcarone.
Under 15's Sunday 8th October 2006
Mildenhall 1 East Bergholt 3
East Bergholt made the long journey to Mildenhall and
came away with a hard earned three points. The home side started the game
well, winning the majority of the tackles. After ten minutes Mildenhall took
advantage of some poor defending to take the lead when a cross from the
right was knocked in. The home side looked likely to extend their lead as
Bergholt continued to watch the ball. Ben Sparrow worked extremely hard
upfront but was often left with no support.
Bergholt started the second half in a more determined mood. Within minutes
shots by Willcox and Sparrow produced fine saves from the Mildenhall keeper.
Thomson continued to play well, dominating the midfield. With fifteen
minutes remaining Willcox saw the Mildenhall keeper off his line and beat
him with a 30 yard shot. This gave Bergholt the incentive they needed and
minutes later a long clearance from Sherwood found Vincent free on the
right. He passed the ball onto Sparrow who cut the ball back from the goal
line for Aalders to score. Bergholt continued their passing game and were
rewarded right at the death with Thomson scoring a well deserved goal.
Under 11's Saturday 30th September 2006
Kesgrave Kestrels A 1 East Bergholt A 2
East Bergholt progressed into the 2nd round of the Under 11’s Cup
with a hard fought 2-1 win over Division 2 leaders Kesgrave Kestrels. George
Foster tried his luck from the edge of the box but found the Kestrels keeper
well alert. Ben McGrath in the Bergholt goal was equal when the Kesgrave
Kestrels striker looked destined to score. Ben could do very little when
Kesgrave took the lead in the 5th minute, with the Kesgrave
striker shooting from an angle. William Harris failed to trouble the keeper
with a shot from distance as Bergholt showed determination to fight their
way back into this cup tie. A deflected shot by Alex Hardwick gave Bergholt
an equaliser in the 12th minute. Both teams continued to attack
with Jack Elomaa pulling his shot wide after an excellent turn. Just prior
to half time Ben McGrath came to Bergholt’s rescue saving well with the
follow up being placed over the bar. Kesgrave started the second half the
strongest with their striker rattling the crossbar with the follow up being
headed off the line by William Harris. A change of tactics by the Bergholt
manager seemed to give Bergholt a lift with Alex Hardwick seeing two shots
well saved in succession. The Kestrels keeper parried another shot by Alex
Hardwick into the path of Lewis Knights but he could only place his shot
into the side netting. William Harris made no mistake following up another
saved shot from Alex Hardwick to give Bergholt a 2-1 lead. Bergholt tried to
kill off the game with Lewis Knights hitting over when through and in the
dying minutes Alex Hardwick crashed his shot against the upright.
Bergholt Man of the Match: - Ben McGrath
Kesgrave Kestrels B 5 East Bergholt B 2
The first round of the B cup drew last seasons two finalists with the beaten
finalists gaining revenge with a 5-2 win to see them through to round two.
The game started evenly with Lawrence McGrath holding a cross from Kesgrave
Kestrels and the Kestrels keeper saving at the feet of Joe Arnold. Kesgrave
took control of the game in the 12th minute and totally took
Bergholt apart for the rest of the half scoring 3 more goals. A discussion
at half time and a complete switch about of players saw Bergholt make a
fight of the second half with Louis Clarke pulling one back 4 minutes into
the second half. Alex Biondi scored Bergholt’s second in the 8th
minute as they bombarded the Kestrels goal. Bergholt left gaps at the back
and found the pace of Isaac Keinzley coped well with the Kestrels counter
attacks. Alex Biondi had a header cleared of the line and Conner Roberson
hit the post as the Kestrels defence battled superbly to try to tame
Bergholt. With time running out and every Bergholt player thrown forward,
Kesgrave exaggerated the score with a well finished strike. Good luck to the
Kestrels B side in this competition and hopefully they can go one step
further than last season.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Isaac Keinzley
Under
11's Saturday 23rd September 2006
Bildeston Rangers A 4 East Bergholt A 4
East Bergholt A managed to salvage a point in a game that they seemed
determined to throw away with poor defending and fancy flicks at
inappropriate times. Bildeston won the first corner of the match but the
striker’s header fell wide. Bergholt started to take control of the match
with Stephen Cole dragging his shot wide after persistent work by Jack
Elomaa. Remi Daniel’s excellent shot on the turn was well held by the
impressive Rangers keeper. A double save by the same keeper from Stephen
Cole & William Harris prevented Bergholt from taking the lead. George Foster
scored direct from the resulting corner to give Bergholt a deserved lead.
Bildeston replied after Stephen Cole’s fancy flick in a dangerous area gave
the Bildeston strike a free run at goal. Bergholt carried on attacking with
Stephen Cole scoring from close range via a Jack Elomaa attack. Bildeston
answered again direct from a free kick on the edge of the box then took the
lead just prior to half time when a poor back heel give Bildeston the chance
to counter attack with the Bergholt defence nowhere to be seen. The Bergholt
defence seem non existent as Bildeston commenced the second half with
excellent passing football and only a poor finish prevented Rangers from
extending their lead. Bildeston took advantage of the poor defending to
extend their lead. Bergholt forced the game into the Bildeston half and
reduced the arrears when a William Harris power drive, from the edge of the
box, could not be held by the Rangers keeper. Ben McGrath saved well as gaps
were left at the back as Bergholt tried to attack. With 4 minutes of play
remaining William Harris tapped home from close range from a Stephen Cole
cross to rescue a point.
Bildeston Rangers B 2 East Bergholt B 3
East Bergholt started lively with Isaac Keinzley shooting just wide from and
Alex Biondi through ball. Dominic Barker saved after Bildeston had worked
their way through the Bergholt defence. Bildeston took the lead in the 7th
minute shooting from the edge of the box past the Bergholt keeper. Bergholt
put pressure on the Rangers defence with successive corners with Conner
Robertson heading over from close range. Conner Robertson equalised when he
turned and shot via a Lewis Knights flick on. Isaac Keinzley hit the post
and Lewis Knights shot just flew over the cross bar. Isaac Keinzley scored
Bergholt’s second after a solo run then gained an assist for Conner
Robertson as he scored his second minutes later. Just prior to half time
Bildeston pulled a goal back when a goal bound effort deflected off the
Bergholt defender and seconds later Bergholt were saved by Bildeston’s
linesman when the strikers shot cannoned against the crossbar and bounced on
the line with the lineman signalling no goal. In a quiet second half that
was disrupted by substitutions no further goals were scored giving Bergholt
a valuable win.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Isaac Keinzley
Under 11's Saturday 16th
September 2006
East Bergholt A 2 Witnesham Wasps A 3
Football doe not always
give you the correct result but I am also sure Witnesham Wasps manager
Julian will state that the Wasps came with a plan and went home with the
points that mattered. Bergholt commenced the game camped in the Wasps area.
A William Harris shot was well saved by the Wasps keeper Theo Sims. After 4
minutes, in their first attack, the Wasps took a shock lead after the Wasps
attacker skipped past 2 tackles then his weak shot was pushed into his own
net by Jonathan McGrath. Bergholt did not drop their heads and went all out
attack to score the equaliser but found Theo in top form. Alex Hardwick’s
shot was deflected into the arms of Theo Sims and when Jack Elomaa’s header
managed to beat the Wasps net protector the ball cannoned against the post.
Stephen Cole’s long distance lob bounced over the keeper but also over the
net. Jonathan McGrath redeemed himself with a wonder save after spilling a
shot at the feet of Sam Parnell. Remi Daniel had a shot tipped around the
post followed by Stephen Cole shooting just wide after a build up involving
all of the Bergholt outfield players. Theo was on hand to prevent Bergholt
equalising again when Remi skipped past the last defender. Bergholt's luck
changed from the resulting corner when the Wasps defender headed into his
own net. Bergholt continued to play some excellent passing football in the
second half. Alex Hardwick’s free kick was deflected wide prior to Theo
saving again from a George Foster strike. Desperate defending by Witnesham
prevented Bergholt from taking the lead and Bergholt piled on the pressure.
Ten minutes into the second half Bergholt took a deserved lead when Jack
Elomaa flicked on a Stephen Cole pass for Remi to slot home at the far post.
Bergholt relief was short lived when Witnesham attacked straight form the
kick off with Callum Dugdale shooting from distance past sub-keeper Ben
McGrath. Theo saved again from Stephen Cole and Jack Elomaa’s bad luck
continued when his header hit the woodwork again. Witnesham snatched a late
winner in injury time when the Bergholt defence backed off for Callum to
shot from distance again past Ben McGrath. Bergholt may not play as well as
this and win many games this season but with all the good work we have to
learn how to defend.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Remi Daniels
East Bergholt B 4
Witnesham Wasps B 0
East Bergholt B gained their first victory of
the season over Witnesham Wasps B side. Bergholt received an early
breakthrough when Alex Biondi mazy dribble set up Isaac Keinzley for the
first of the match. Ethan O’Hara prevented Alex Biondi from extending the
lead but could do little when Isaac Keinzley slotted past for Bergholt’s
second following a through ball by Louis Clarke. Witnesham tried to respond
when Morgan Boyles shot hit the cross bar. Ethan was out sharply to deny
Alex Biondi again and was on hand with a double save to prevent Isaac
Keinzley scoring a first half hat trick, with Elliot Jones hitting the
follow up just wide. Alex Biondi gained another assist setting up Isaac
Keinzley for his hat trick early in the second half. Witnesham tried to find
their way back into the game with Josh Turmel shooting just wide. An Alex
Biondi header was punched clear and the same player combined with Isaac
Keinzley again with Isaac's shot being pushed just wide. Sub Joe Arnold
combined with Lewis Knights for Bergholt’s fourth of the match. Though this
was an excellent result Bergholt B have yet to return to their fluent
passing football that aided them in winner the double last season.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Louis Clarke
Under 11’s Saturday 9th September 2006
Sutton
Heath A 0 East Bergholt 3
Dubbed
the Charity Shield of the Under 11’s, Champions East Bergholt received the
perfect start in defence of their league title when an Alex Hardwick shot
looped over last seasons Cup winners Sutton Heath’s keeper. The goal woke up
Sutton as they piled on the pressure on the Bergholt goal shooting just
wide. Jonathan McGrath saved and Alex Hardwick blocked the goal bound
rebound to maintain the 1 goal advantage. William Harris headed just wide
after the Heath’s keeper saved from Stephen Cole. Sutton Heath continued to
win the midfield battle as Bergholt relied on counter attacks with Jonathan
McGrath saving Bergholt again. Just prior to half time Stephen Cole shot
just wide following a Lewis Knights cross. The second half continued as the
first with Sutton Heath having the better of the possession. William Harris
headed clear a free kick from the edge of the box. Ten minutes into the
second half Jack Elomaa laid off for William Harris to score from the edge
of the box. Within seconds Jack Elomaa hit the post as Bergholt went in
search for more goals. Stephen Cole dragged his shot wide, when clear, as
Sutton Heath left gaps at the back trying to pull themselves back into the
game. A counter attack run by Alex Hardwick, with several interchanges with
his team mates wrapped up the scoring for Bergholt though it took a great
save by Jonathan McGrath within the dying seconds to keep a clean sheet.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Alex Hardwick.
Sutton Heath B 2 East Bergholt B 0
East
Bergholt B commenced their defence of their B league title with a 2-0 defeat
at the hands off Sutton Heath. Bergholt started lively with both Elliot
Jones and Alex Biondi having shots saved. Bergholt had plenty of possession
in this game but failed to make any real clear chances with players dibbling
instead of passing. A shot from the edge of the box gave Sutton Heath B the
lead after 6 minutes and they extended their lead midway through the second
half. Bergholt B will have to find their team spirit of last season quickly
if they are to repeat their double winning season. Both games were well
refereed by the Sutton Referee and Sutton Heath were also the perfect hosts.
Bergholt Man of the Match:- Louis Clarke
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