It was another faultless weekend at McMullen Park as both the men and women scored convincing victories in their respective divisions on Saturday and Sunday.
The men were in action at Tring Athletic on Saturday afternoon and soon hit their stride in West Hertfordshire as Ben Stevens expertly brought down a cross field ball and slotted under the keeper to give his side the lead after ten minutes.
Stevens then became provider on the half hour mark as he slotted in Archie Jones to score his first goal for the Pirates and double Real’s advantage.
Moments later, the game was all but secured as man-of-the-match, Eddie Corbit volleyed home a cross from the left although the makeshift right back did miss a guilt-edged chance on the stroke of half-time to make it four, as his effort at the back post smashed against the crossbar.
The 3-0 half time scoreline may well have been five or six, as chances came and went for Rob Sinclair’s side.
They did however cement their superiority with a fourth early in the second half through in-form, Joey Evans with the game petering out into a comfortable 4-0 win for Real Bedford.
“I think the boys were exceptional”, said Rob Sinclair after the game.
“I think that was our most complete performance of the season. Ultimately, if you keep clean sheets, you’re not going to lose games but in terms of our play, the lads are getting more comfortable in what we’re asking from them.
“They’re growing, learning and they’re executing it which is great to see.”
Women make it three from three
Real Bedford Ladies were also in action this weekend and they went one better as they despatched Barking 5-0 at McMullen Park on Sunday afternoon.
The victory gives Real three wins from three in the Eastern Region Women’s Football League, leaving them top of the table on nine points.
Francesca Partridge opened the scoring after twelve minutes before a brace from Gemma Croucher put the game to bed for Real.
A fourth before half-time well and truly put the game to bed before a fifth for Niamh Mayes deep into stoppage time gave Real a 5-0 victory.
Two away games are up next for Real Bedford Ladies as they face trips to Wroxham and Bowers & Pitsea in the next couple of weeks while the men host Sawbridgeworth at McMullen Park.
