Bedford 3 (Hayes 2, Seaman 1)    Colchester Utd LFC    1  (Rhodes 1)

 Match Report courtesy of Bedford Town Bells

Bedford re-ignited their league campaign with a fine win over league leaders Colchester United, breaking their un-beaten run of four games.  Bedford dominated the play from the first kick in the first half and although didn’t create many chances passed the ball with ease.  The break though came when Striker Ali Hayes found herself rounding the keeper.  She then came back from the by-line and curled in an un-stoppable lob from 20 yards out.  Bedford doubled their lead 10 minutes later when Lesley-Ann Seaman charged down a lose ball from the keeper.  Ali Hayes picked up the loose ball and rammed home her second.  And Bedford made the points safe when Lesley-Ann pounced on a parried save to make it 3-0 at half time.   

Although Colchester came out brightly in the second half and made Bedford work for their victory, their gaol 10 minutes from time was only a consolation.  Laura Dunn was magnificent working tirelessly in the centre of mid-field with Phillipa Copley and Kelly Bingham doing the same on each wing.  Bedford travel to local rivals Langford on Sunday with hope of keeping their momentum going.