The Eagles continued their good start to the season with a win over Barton Rovers under the lights at the Eyrie.
First-half strikes from Alex Collard and Louis Walsh was enough for Bedford to get the win.
Bedford started the game well and were rewarded in the twelfth minute with a goal. A corner was whipped in from the right and Alex Collard’s headed effort went in off the post to put Bedford ahead.
This was followed by more relentless pressure from the Eagles. Barton had the occasional half chance, but nothing came from that.
In the thirtieth minute, it was two for Bedford.
Ryan Blake went on a superb run down the right wing and outmuscled the Barton defender before laying the ball off to Louis Walsh. Once he had the ball, his original shot was blocked but his second effort rifled into the roof of the net to open Walsh’s account for the season.
In the second half, the game opened up a bit. Barton may have felt they could’ve had a goal after Taylor Rhiney had a golden opportunity. Fortunately for Bedford, Nathan McDonald was there to block the ball.
The Eagles were mainly threatening from corners and Alex Collard had another great chance to score. His header went just wide.
Soon after, Barton were down to ten men. This was after Ryan Blake was battling with Lewis Thomas and the referee deemed Thomas to be fouling Blake. Thomas received a second yellow card and was sent for an early bath.
This was it for the game as Bedford comfortably hold on to make it two wins from two in the league. An excellent start to the season for Lee Bircham’s side.
Words by Zac Neal
