DEA Bedford Masters 2

DEA Bedford Masters crushed the Grey Goats of Westford in the early game on Halloween morning. DEA did everything right in this match, possessing the ball for at least 75% of the game. DEA's one sub would be plenty on this day as Bedford's control would allow everyone to conserve energy. Jim McCall would get DEA going early in the first half as he would find the back of the net off a nice feed from Rick Plichta. Stan Wisniewski would be next on the scoring frenzy as he would score his first of two on the day. Doug Wolfe would send a through ball to Stan and he would beat the keeper to put DEA up 2-0. David Poole making his DEA debut, would make a nice overlapping run out of his left back position. David would get the ball and head into the area. Poole would get chopped by a Westford defender and be awarded a PK. David would finish the PK, a just reward for a great run. DEA would take the commanding 3-0 lead into halftime. DEA's keeper, Tom Sadeghi, would have to make a diving save to keep Westford off the board in the first half. Westford would switch their keeper for the second half but would not prove to be much better for them as Bedford would start controlling the play right from the whistle. Joe Mitchell would give Bedford their fouth tally as he would hit a beautiful left footed shot passed the new keeper. Joes goal was assisted by Rick Plicta, his second assist of the game. Westford would try to get something going and lessen the thrashing. They would get a couple of chances midway through the second half. One shot was tipped wide by a Diving Tom Sadeghi, who played very strong in the DEA net. Another Westford shot would curve wide by inches off the left post. DEA would counter as Stan Wisniewski would get his second goal on the day, as he would head a crossing serve from Jim McCall on the six. Bedford was rolling 5-0. George Wegricht would finish the scoring for DEA as he would volley a great restart from Joe Mitchell from about 20 yards out. DEA's Defense was very good in the shut out with Mitch Green and Mark Major holding up the middle and David Poole and Pat Walsh on the flanks. A fine game from DEA all around. DEA looks to get a playoff spot as they finish off the regular season in Lexinton, MA as they take on the Lexington Eagles. DEA beat the Eagles in their first meeting earlier in the season. DEA needs this win to have a shot at the post season so lets get numbers to the game. ....GO DEA....

DEA Bedford Masters playing short handed got edged out by the Hurricanes in Wenham this past Sunday. It was a shame that Bedford could not bring a full squad, for they would have surely won this match. Starting the game with nine and later getting their 10th player half way through the first half, Bedford played to a 0-0 tie for 83 minutes. Exhaustion took over and the Hurricanes scored on a cheesey deflection off a DEA defender. The Hurricanes would add one with 2 minutes to play to end the game at 2-0. DEA has to make a better effort to show up to play if they want to advance out of this division. Next game is at home against the Westford squad on Halloween at 9 AM. It will be a Bedford doubleheader as the over 30 team, the Bedford Pacers, will play North Andover following this match.

The Bedford Masters got back on the winning end of things as they outlasted the Lynnfield Raiders 3-2 at Legacy this morning. In a tightly fought battle, playing short handed in the second half, Bedford hung on to their lead to leap back into 2nd place in the division. Bedford goals were registered by David Crespo on a break away from George W.. Stan Wisniewski finished off a nice pass from Tom Sadeghi for Bedfords second goal. George W. would get his second assist as he would loft a beautiful cross from the right side into the box. Bill Durling would head home the winner and put Bedford on top for good. Eric Burger and Tom Sadeghi shared keeper duties and both had solid games. A good game with a shallow bench. We need a better showing this coming Sunday as we are to travel to Wenham, MA to take on the Hurricanes. This is sure to be a tough match so come to play. Great Win DEA................

In the first DEA Bedford Masters and Bedford Pacers home double header, Bedford came out with a win and a loss. Unfortunately for the DEA Masters, it was a hard loss to Northshore, 7-1. The match started out all DEA. DEA would possess the ball for 80 percent of the opening 15 minutes of play with many opportunities to score, but would come up empty. This seemed to spark Northshore up as they would score three unanswered goals to shock the DEA fans. David Crespo would answer with a neat volley off a cross from George W. DEA was still confident they could win this match as they went into the half down by two. It was not to be as Northshore controlled the second half and would net 4 more to close the scoring at 7-1... OUCH... DEA Masters are at home again next Sunday at 9 AM as they take on the Lynnfield Raiders at Legacy park. DEA will try to regain the number one spot but will need numbers.

DEA Bedford Masters took sole possession of first place with a commanding win over the Eagles of Lexington. DEA started with a impressive squad of 15 players but three of the same would have to leave at half time. It seemed impairative that DEA would take a first half lead. However, Lexington would net the first goal on a DEA defensive misque and would hang on to the 1-0 lead into half time. DEA would loose a few of the Bedford Blast Players who were slated to play Peterborough in the NHSC fall match. DEA would come out very strong in the second half, wearing down the Lexington defense. Moments after the kickoff, Mark Major would take a shot from his sweeper position that would rebound off the Lexington keeper. David Crespo would be there to knock in the first of the next DEA's 4 goals. DEA would command control of the ball in the second half and score another quick goal as Crespo would take the ball into the right corner and cross in to Todd Marvell who would finish DEA's 2nd tally. DEA had the momentum now as they applied pressure to the Eagles defense. George W. would fight off a few defenders and find first half keeper, Tom Sadeghi, open in front. Tom would turn the ball and rip home DEA third goal of the match. DEA was in solid command of the match now. The Lexington legs were weary and DEA would take advantage as David Crespo would make another overlap run to the right corner. David, having an outstanding game, would place a perfect cross to the leg of Doug Wolfe. Wolfe would not disappoint and DEA was up 4-1. The DEA defense would hold stong for the remainder of the match to preserve the win that would leap frog DEA over Lexington and the Hurricanes into the #1 spot in the standings. DEA is back home again next Sunday as they take on the Northshore United FC at 8:30 AM at Legacy field. DEA got the best of Northshore as they battled in the season opener down in Merrimac. Note that the game is at 8:30 AM. So be at the field by 8 AM please. We need numbers for this home game. Our affiliate team, the Bedford Pacers will be playing a game following this match against Marblehead. All are welcome to stick around. GREAT WIN DEA !!!!!!