DEA Bedford Over 30

The Bedford Pacers continue to slide in the D-2N standings as they lost their third straight one goal game to Windham. The Pacers were missing some key personel that could have made the difference in the 2-1 loss. Windham would strike first as a Pacer defender would miss play a ball on the wet field. Windham would capitalize, a sure sign of being in this division. About 5 minutes later, however, Joe Correai would be taken down in the area and it would result in a PK for the Pacers. Marco Koolman would take the honor and score on the PK pinging it off the left upright. Windham would come straight back, though, with a quick counter that would catch the Bedford defenders flat. The big striker for Windham would hit a rocket by Chris Cloutier, who got the nod for keeper duties. Chris had a good game making a few very tough saves that kept the Pacers in the match. The second half would be controlled by Bedford, but the score would not change. The Pacers were feeling the absence of their leading scorer, Jeff Bailey, as they could not find the equalizer. About midway through the half, Louie Correai would be called for tripping in the box on a questionable call. This would result in a PK for Windham. Elie Monteiro, (wasn't he supposed to play for us?) would miss the net to the right. Dale would get a yellow for explaining to the ref that he needs to do a better job following the play. Scott Sharby was also awarded a yellow in the first half for dancing with the keeper. Bedford would have their chances in the second half, but would not score and the game would end 2-1. The Pacers are back home against the other NH based team, Hollis, next Sunday at 9 AM at Legacy. Bedford is in need of a win to get back into contention. Lets show up to win, not just play...

The Bedford Pacers came up on the short end of the scoring stick, Sunday, as they were beaten by the Hotspurs of North Andover, 5-4. For the second week in a row, Bedford would give up late game goals to loose a match that they clearly controlled and should have won. Jeff Bailey would score two goals and assist on another to lead Bedford in the scoring in what normally is plenty to win. The Pacers would start the game strong against the league leaders, controlling the game and clearly dominating. North Andover would spoil every attempt to score however. Then as Bedford was changing personel, North Andover would score two quick goals to go up 2-0. Jeff Bailey would answer with his first goal of the night on a feed from Marco Koolman. Jeff and Marco did an excellent job controlling the attacking and offensive midfield for the Pacers. The first half would end with the momentum in leaning towards Bedford. Similar to the start of the game, Bedford would come out and take control of the game. The Pacers would keep the ball in the Hotspurs end for the first ten minutes of play. Scott Sharby would net one for Bedford on a pass from John Guild that would tie the score at two a piece. North Andover would come back however with a goal to give them back the lead. Bedford would come back, on a quick counter, working the balll out of the backfield down the right side. Jon Cloutier would find Jeff Bailey open. Jeff would draw two defenders in, which would leave Jeff Guild wide open in front of the net. Jeff Guild would recieve the Bailey pass and deposit it in rear netting. This would tie the score at 3-3 with momentum in Bedford's hands. The Pacers would come right back at North Andover. Chris Cloutier would feed a pass in to Jeff Bailey who would beat the keeper for his second goal. Bedford had the game wrapped up. North Andover would not go down as they would score the equallizer with abut five minutes to spare. Then, identical to last week, North Andover would come down the right side beating the Pacers and cross the ball to a charging striker. The head ball would find the net and give the Hotspurs the win, 5-4. A very disappointing loss for the Pacer club. Next week Bedford travels to Windham in an effort to get on the winning track. Game time is 9 AM at the Nashua Road Field.

The Wakefied Bulldogs pulled out a 3-2 victory in the closing minutes of yesterdays match with the Bedford Pacers at Legacy. In a well played match on both sides, Bedford proved that they certainly can contend in Division 2. Bedford actually controlled the play for most of the game, but allowed two weak goals. A good leason learned - Defensive lapse do not go unpunished at this level of play. Bedford would come out strong from the start, knocking the ball around and possessing the ball. Both teams had their chances early on. Carlos would make a diving save to his left to keed the game scoreless. Then on a quick counter, Rob Easton(two games and no yellows) would send a through ball to a breaking Jeff Guild, who would beat the Bulldog keeper and put Bedford up 1-0. This was short lived, as a miss kick in the Pacer's area would result in the equallizer and half time. In the second half Wakefield would capitalize on another Pacer miscue and take the lead. The Pacers would battle for most of the remaining half, but could not get through the tough Bulldog defenders. With about 5 minutes to play, Bedford put on the preasure. Peter Cline would battle his way into the corner on the left side. He would beat a defernder and hit a far post shot. Scott Sharby would intercept the shot and volley it towards the near post. This would catch the Wakefield keeper going the wrong way and the ball would find the back of the net tying the score at two. Bedford was content counting their one point, as Wakefield would counter. The Bulldog midfielder would take the ball down the right side beating the Pacer defender. He would then hit a perfect cross to a diving striker who would head it in. A beautiful goal and a victory for Wakefield a disappointing loss for the Pacers. Bedford remains at home for their next game against the division leading North Andover Hotspurs. This sould prove to be a very tough match for the Pacer club. Game time 9 AM Sunday September 22.

The Bedford Pacers sent a shock wave through division 2 with a 6-0 pasting of the Westford FC yesterday morning. It was certain that Westford expected an easier game against the Bedford squad, who had moved up into division 2 this spring. However, Bedford came out to win from the opening kick off. The Pacers took control of the game and never gave it up. Playing as if they had not taken any summer break, Bedford would get on the board early. John Guild would finish a rebound shot from Jon Cloutier and it would be all that the Pacers would need in this match. Shortly after, Jeff Bailey, last seasons leading scorer would tally one of his two on the day. The Pacers kept the pressure on in the 90 degree heat and were the better fit team. Rob Easton would crank a shot from midfield that froze the keeper on his line for a moment. He would then come out to short hop the ball but it was too late and it would bound over his head to put Bedford up 3-0 at the half. Westford, in an effort not to be embarrassed, would come out strong in the opening minutes of the second half. The Pacers new keeper, Carlos Del Carpio, would shut down the attempts. Then on a quick counter down the left side, Jeff Guild would feed Jeff Bailey in the middle. Jeff Bailey would beat his defender and the keeper with a low hard blast that would slam the door on the Westford drive. The Pacers continued solid play for the remainder. Colm Saunders would tack on a goal, as he would take a beautiful flick from Jon Cloutier and beat the keeper to the far post. This put Bedford up 5-0. Westford would try to spoil the shut out, but it was not to be, as Carlos would pull one off his goal line in the final minutes. Johnnie Guild would finish as he started registering his second goal on the day to finish the game at 6-0. The Pacers played very well. However, this is Division 2 and they will not all come this easy. Bedford has their home opener next Sunday at 9 AM at Legacy field against the Wakefield Bulldogs. Come early for good seats. Team note: Wakefield is Red so bring a white shirt also. Please be at the field at 8:30 AM.

The 2002 Bedford Pacers Fall squad will open up at Parker Village Field against the Westford FC this Sunday at 11:00 AM. It will be the first Division 2 game in the franchise history. Lets show up to play. Fan support is always welcome. Team will meet at Route 93 exit 3 Park and Ride in Windham or at Macy's in Bedford at 9:45 AM for an 11:00 AM kickoff. Bring your Maroon Jersey. Also, get in the habit of bringing a white jersey to all games. Most teams in this division are red or maroon so I can see us changing jerseys often. Please reply to the email as to your availability to play on Sunday. Lets start out with a W.