DEA Bedford Over 30

The Bedford Pacers broke their 4 game slide with a win over the Westford Football Club yesterday morning, 2-0. This is the second time this season that the Pacers have shut out Westford, which will pretty much seal the relegation door on the Westford squad. Things were not looking good for Bedford prior to the kickoff, only coming up with 8 players at check in time. The numbers grew to ten at the kick off with a couple more late sleepers loosening up on the sideline. The Pacers would start the game with a bunch of backs, which would allow Chris LaBerge to start in the striker position. This was unfamiliar territory for Chris, as he has not played this position since high school. Bedford looked sharp from the start, moving the ball throughout the midfield and backs. About five minutes into the game, Bedford would work the ball around the back and up the right side, connecting on about 8 consecutive passes. Peter Cline would receive one of these passes and hit a cross over to Chris LaBerge. Chris would bury the ball in net, beating Westfords top notch keeper. With the early lead, Bedford would resume normal positioning and continue to control the game. Chris Cloutier would make some fine saves and the Pacer defense was very strong to keep Westford off the score board. Bedford would have numerous attempts at scoring, but Westford keeper was on his game. The first half would end 1-0 in favor of the good guys. The second half would continue as the first ended. Bedford controlling the ball well. Chris LaBerge would ping a shot off the cross bar in a bid for his second goal. Marco Koolman, Rob Easton and Peter Cline all played strong up the middle, controlling the play. Jeff Bailey and Bertie O'Gorman kept the Westford defense busy making numerous runs. Westford would also make a few attempts to tie the score, only to be denied by the excellent goal keeping of Chris Cloutier and all around great effort of the Pacer defense. As the time was running out, Westford would push an extra man up, looking for the equalizer. Jeff Bailey would pick off an attemped clear by the keeper in the closing minutes. The Pacers leading scorer would chip it over the keepers head from about 30 yards out to seal the victory and add one more for goal differential. The win leap frogs Bedford over Wakefield to take over fourth place. Next week the Pacers travel to Wakefield to take on the Bulldogs. Game time is 9 AM in Wakefield. The team will meet at the exit #3 park and ride at 7:45 AM. GREAT WIN !!!!!!