DEA Bedford Over 30

The Danvers Internationals posted a disappointing 3-2 win over the NH Pacers on Sunday. The Pacers controlled most of the game, however, defensive mistakes once again cost the game. The Pacers scored first about midway through the first half as Scott Sharby took a breakaway down the center of the field and nutmeged the keeper. The Internationals tied the score at the end of the first half on a miss played ball in the Pacers backfield. The Pacers scored first again in the second half as Bertie O'Gorman tucked home a rebound off the keeper from a stinging shot taken by John Guild. About midway through the second half the International stopper tried to rape Scott Sharby from behind, to which Scott took exception. A scuffle broke out which resulted in a red, and two yellow cards for Danvers. Hats off to Scott for showing surprising control throughout the ordeal. Following this skirmish, the Pacers midfield and defense did little more than watch as the Danvers midfielder sprinted toward the net with the ball and tied the score; next time stay on your feet Dale. The Danvers Internationals would score one more time with only 5 minutes remaining to take the game and 3 points away. The Pacers go home to face the less than sporting Peobody Club this Sunday... There will be Practice (possibly a game) on Friday for the Pacers....5 PM +/- at Sportsmans Field in Bedford.

The Pacers end in a 2-2 tie with the Windham Soccer Club in hard fought game Sunday. Despite loosing their center Midfielder, Marco, early in the first half in a controversial Red card violation, the Pacers held the skilled Windham squad to one goad in the first half. The Pacers started the second half with only three in the defense on a strategic move to spark the offense. The Pacers controlled much of the play from the start of the second half and John Guild was able to bury the ball for the equalizer. The Pacers defence was strong throuhgout the second half controlled by Jeff Bailey in the center. The Pacers pulled ahead by a goal midway through the half on a penalty kick taken by Scott Sharby. The PK was the result of John Guild being taken down in the area as he beat his defender. Windham was able to tie the score with about 10 minutes remaining on a diving header that slipped by the Pacer 2nd half keeper Dean Wishart. Chris Cloutier was in charge of the net through the first half of play. The game ended in a tie. The Pacers showed much more skill than in their first outing with Westford and should look good for their upcoming game with Peobody at their home field at Legacy Park in Bedford.

The Pacers home field was not ready for play so the game was moved to the NHTI field. This was not to the Pacers advantage. The Pacers started out strong and controlled play until a defensive mistake cost the first goal. The Pacers defense would falter two more times and the offense could not buy a goal from the skilled Westford keepeer. The Pacers will be glad to get back to there real home field.

The Peabody Spartans and the NH Pacers ended in a tie on Sunday. Both teams were playing short handed as players were hard to find this weekend. This is in sharp contrast to the full team of 20 players that showed for the Pacers game against Windham last week. The Pacers first goal was scored by Louie Correai to even the score at 1-1. The Spartans then scored 3 unanswered goals in the second half to put the Pacers in a panic. The Pacers missed many scoring opportunities until Brian Germaine hit a beautiful side netting shot from his sweeper back position. This sparked the Pacers offense and was followed shortly by a tally from Scott Sharby off a Jeff Guild assist. Nearing the end of the game with the Pacers down a goal, John Guild finally found the net to even the score at 4 a piece. This is how it was to end. Look for the Pacers to show for a strong match against the Danvers Internationals this weekend. The Pacers are still searching for that 3 point victory.