The Pirates produce gutsy win over Baldock Town
Real Bedford secured three more points to stay at the top of the table against a stubborn Baldock Town.
Both teams came to play football, but there were few chances in the opening half. It wasn't until deep into the first half that either goal was threatened. There was a loose Arnold Matshazi attempt for the away side, while the only notable chance for The Pirates was an in-swinging Charlie Smith cross, turned shot. The midfielder's attempted assist nearly found the top corner.
Bedford pushed for a goal before half-time, which nearly led to a goal—Abdullah Javaid's pass was intercepted, where Stevens and Setchell passed the ball well between themselves, leading to a Setchell cross inches away from a rising Joey Evans.
Second Half
The second half begged for goals, and goals came.
After 60 minutes of stalemate, Ben Stevens collected the ball off an astray Dominik Robertson back pass and threaded Joey Evans through, who finished effortlessly. The goal was crucial for the Pirates' momentum.
Baldock pushed to get back in the game. Still, minutes later, a struggling Abdullah Javaid was intercepted again, this time by Eddie Corbit, who drove the ball up the pitch, later finding another Joey Evans run, the striker bagging a brace with a first-time shot which nestled into the bottom left.
Both teams pushed for goals in the game's final minutes, but the score remained at 2-0.
Real Bedford now host Potton United tomorrow. Tickets are available here.
RBFC: McGregor, Corbit, Swain, Wood ©, Richardson, Smith, Setchell, Watkins, Evans, Stevens, Ahmed (Hitchcock 78’)
Unused Subs: J.Ducket, Sinclair, Walsh, Knight
Real Bedford 2 - 0 Baldock Town
25th November, 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Location: McMullen Park
