DEA Bedford Over 30

The Bedford Pacers captured the Division 3N championship with a tie against second place Danvers, yesterday morning. A tie was all that was needed to put the undefeated Pacers out of reach and send them to Division 2N for the fall season. The game would start out a bit rough for Bedford, however, giving up two sloppy goals to the Internationals in the opening minutes of play. Bedford would calm down and start knocking the ball around. Leading scorer, Jeff Bailey would put Bedford on the board, finishing on a nice through pass from Bertie O'Gorman. The momentum shifted in Bedford direction now. The Pacers would work the ball out of the backfield, crossing it to Joe Correai. Joe would turn the ball and feed Jeff Bailey at the 18. Jeff would do what he does best, and finish for his second goal of the day. Bedford was clearly in control now and looking for more. The tide would turn however, as Danvers would transition quickly to catch Bedford flat. Chris Cloutier would attempt to clear the through pass, only to deflect off a Pacer defender to the foot of a Danvers striker. Danvers would be up, 3-2 at the half. Bedford was still confident they could pull off the win after the half time pep talk. The second half was back and forth at the start, which seem to get the referee rather winded and out of position. A missed hand ball call in the Danvers end and seconds later a questionable hand ball call in the Bedford end would result in a Danvers PK. Danvers would capitalize on the opportunity and increase their lead to 4-2. Bedford remained composed and continued to knock the ball around. Bedford would get a throw in deep in the Danvers end. Scott Sharbey would flick the throw in off his head to the foor of Bertie O'Gorman, who would deposit it into the net. The clock started to become Bedfords enenmy. The Pacers would push every one up in the final minutes, looking for the equalizer. Danvers would pack it in their defensive zone. A deflected Bedford shot would result in a corner kick from the left side. Jeff Bailey would line up for the kick and hit a beauty onto the 6 yard box. The ball would just clear the heads of a Bedford and Danvers player and fall to the feet of Scott Sharby. Scott would react hitting the upper left corner knotting the score at 4. Bedford, satisfied with the road tie, would play conservative and run the clock out. The tie would improve the Pacers undefeated record to 7-0-2. Bedford has one game to make up against Billerica. The results are meaningless, as Bedford has already captured the championship. A friendly game may be played to keep the skills in tact, if a field can be utilized. Bedford opens up the semifinals at home against Boston White Eagles, the runner up of the 3S division, Sunday morning at 9 AM at Legacy Field. Come early to get a good seat. Admission is still free.