League

Grays Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) After 3 played minutes Conway Gardens got a freekick which was hit by Zackary Hellen. Warren Tate struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Lance Rayner didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bedford City. Denzil Linford blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lance Rayner having to make a save. If Denzil Linford had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Conway Gardens's Lance Rayner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Warren Tate in the 19th minute of play. Lance Rayner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denzil Linford, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lance Rayner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denzil Linford, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denzil Linford in the 33rd minute of play forced Conway Gardens's goalkeeper Lance Rayner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Warren Tate had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dean Elvins fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Marsden having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Kurt Symons managed to get in a good position for a shot. Conway Gardens's supporters rose to their feet, but Kurt Symons was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ian Marsden breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zackary Hellen hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Lance Rayner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Warren Tate, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Denzil Linford sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Denzil Linford stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Conway Gardens getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Noel Bastow hit a great ball. Lance Rayner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denzil Linford, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Conway Gardens's Lance Rayner proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Conway Gardens from getting a goal against them. 68 minutes into the match, Bedford City's goal looked a bit too open when Dean Elvins came free, but Ian Marsden reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Conway Gardens's Marlon Milner got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 70th minute, Warren Tate made a precise shot to the right of Lance Rayner. Conway Gardens's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. A collision led to Bedford City getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Gordon Warne hit a great ball. Bedford City's Ian Marsden played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kurt Symons in the 83rd minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, Bedford City's Bob Warnett broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Lance Rayner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denzil Linford in the 94th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Bedford City's zone, Kurt Symons stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ian Marsden came out of the goal and Kurt Symons tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bedford City eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.