DEA Bedford Masters 2

Bedford came up short in their first away game of the season on Sunday as they fell to the Billerica Rovers 2-1.  Playing on the small field played a big part in the defeat as DEA could not establish control of the game.  Credit goes to Billerica, for what they lack in skill, they made up for in effort. 

DEA got their only goal midway throught the first half as Ed Ibanez found Scott Sharby with a nice pass outside.  Scott beat his defender and ripped a screamer by the Rover's keeper.  This is where DEA needs to put things away and they have failed in their two losses this season.  Bedford had the chance to knock in two more goals and put the game out of reach for Billerica but the could not finish up front.  Billerica tied the game up with a minute left in the first half on a quick counter attack. 

DEA had chances in the second half also but did not finish.  Billerica would score a goal off a rebound.  Steve Sarro, who did a great job to save the first shot for Bedford, would have no chance at the rebound as an uncovered Rover would tap it in. 

Bedford has to do a much better job capitalizing on the opponents mistakes and scoring goals when they are given the opportunity.  Luckily the division is still very much up for grabs for any team. 

Look for some changes in the lineup for the next game against the Irish Village at home this Sunday at 10:30 AM.

Scott Sharby picked up his second yellow card and Ed Ibanez picked up his first.  That is three 30 packs.... for next game. 

Show up to play or stay home!!!

Ed Ibanez scored two quick goals to lead DEA to their first victory of the Fall season.  Ed was an off season aquisition for DEA from the indoor circuit.  He is turning into a key offensive weapon for Bedford.  DEA was short on some defenders and these early goals were key in the long run.  Nick Masci picked up a goal and an assist and Steve Sarro scored his second of the season out of the back.   Captain McCall picked up two more assists for the stats and Jeff Guild rounded out the accounting with an assist of his own.  Westford got one back before the half to make it 4-1.  Sharby and JD had to leave at half time and Westford came back with 2 more goals.  Bedford held on to win in the end, 4-3. 

DEA dropped its fall opener to Danvers 3-2 on Sunday.  Bedford got a rare home opener to start the fall season but wished they had started away after the result.  Three fluke goals given up an some missed opportunities led to the loss for DEA.  Danvers has a good team, but Bedford made them look even better. 

The game would start very slow with each team getting little opportunities.  Dave Crespo would have to make a couple of easy saves and Jim McCall and Jeff Guild would miss on the other end.  The half seemed to fly by and the referee, Willy Mungere from DEA o-30, would blow the whistle with no score. 

Danvers drew first blood early in the 2nd half as a serve into the Bedford box was not cleared.  Like in slow motion, the ball fell to the feet of a Danvers striker who tapped it in for the opening score.  DEA would come right back however with some great second effort by Jeff Guild.  Nick Masci would feed Jeff the ball on the left side.  Jeff would beat his defender and ring one off the hands of the keeper.  Guilds did not give up and he charged at the rebound and beat the defender.  Jeff hammered it by the keeper this time and we were all tied up at ones.  Danvers would come back.  Down the left side this time and a cross in front of the net.  Crespo dived for the ball but could not come up with it clean and the ball redirected to the foot of a Danvers player who again just tapped it in.  DEA came right back again however.   This time it was Steve Sarro down the left side from a feed from Dale.  Steve would turn on his defender and hit a beautiful shot over the keepers hands and into side netting.  It was 2-2 and DEA wanted the win. 

The win would not come to pass however, as good turned bad real fast.  First, DEA failed to score on two golden opportunities in front of the Danvers net.  Then, with a minute to play, Danvers would hit a cross in from the right side.  Mitch Green attempted to head the ball out of play but instead found the upper corner of the DEA net.  A great shot that fooled everyone, just at the wrong end.   Details, details.....  This would end the game as the time would tick out.   Very disappointing finish, but lets move on. 

DEA would win the 3rd half with some company from some classy guys from the Danvers side.   Some classic quotes were reviewed.  Like one from Danvers philosopher, Dermot Murray, when yelling at one of his own player to get him to attack one of the DEA defenders.  He said, "For God's sakes, attack him man!!!  Can't you see, he is practically DEAD!!"   Them is true fighting words... and very very funny.... Classic humor.

DEA has Labor Day weekend off.  Next game is the following Sunday at home again against the Westford Grey Goats.  This should be a good team as their roster has a lot of long time rivals from he Westford O-30 team on it.  Game time is 10:30 AM as usual.

The field is located in <a href="http://www.eteamz.com/DEAMasters/locations/"> Progin Park</a> in Lancaster, MA. These are turf fields so wear appropriate cleats or turf shoes. 

GO DEA !!!