DEA Bedford Masters 2

DEA made it two wins in a row this past Sunday as they took on their rivals, the Hurricane SC at Gordon College. For the second week in a row, DEA would play on a beautiful turf field and would prove that they have the skills to contol the game on the fastest of pitches. DEA would have to play this game without their starting keeper, so the task was put to the defense. The Bedford defense, led by Mitch Green and Dale in the middle with JD, Sean Kelly and Mark Major on the flanks, would play excellent and would not allow a shot in the entire first half. Steve Sarro, who volinteered for net duties was happy about this. On the other end, however, Bedford could not put one in. Dale had a good chance on a Jim McCall corner kick but the header went wide. Johnnie Guild had a shot just miss left also in the first half that remained scoreless. DEA was definately controlling the play. The second half would see more of the same as DEA would continue to pressure, but could not net one. Like in a defenders nightmare, JD would make a long pass to Steve in the goal, but a Hurricane forward would pressure the play. A slight miscue would allow the Hurricane foward a tap in goal and DEA was suddenly down 1-0. This seamed to spark Bedford, who would really start to pressure. A foul out to the left side of the goal would allow Captain Jim McCall a restart. McCall would hit a nicely placed ball right on the foot of Stopper, Dale Dubois, who would volley home the equalizer. Shortly after, Jim McCall would get a breakaway to the right side of the goal and was hauled down by a defender for a PK. McCall would score his second of the season and put DEA up to stay. Bedford would continue to pressure despite the early departures of JD and Sharby, who both had excellent games. The Hurricanes were desperate to tie the game in the final minutes of play and would knock the ball around the DEA area. Jim McCall would recieve an outlet pass and make an 80 yard sprint to the other end of the field. The Hurricane keeper, who had an outstanding game would be drawn off his line and would make the save on McCall's shot. The ball, however, would rebound out to the left onto John Guild's foot. John would hit a long chip the would just make it over the keepers hands as he scrammbled back towards his net. DEA would post an impressive 3-1 victory to seat themselves on top of the division. GREAT WIN DEA !!! Next Sunday, DEA travels way down to West Roxbury to take on the Irish Villiage at 8 AM. We are told that this is yet another beautiful turf field located at Catholic Memorial High School. This will be a battle of the top two teams in the division. Irish Villiage got the best of DEA during the semi's last season when the Irish were in the southern division. This Sunday will see a different result.