League

Bedale Stadium
Spectators: 6690 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1690, VIP seats: 0) Alex Millman made the kick off and thus started the match. Tod Baum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 9 minutes into the match, Swanmore's goalkeeper Sidney Kidd had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Todd Locking. 11 minutes into the match, Swanmore's goalkeeper Sidney Kidd had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Todd Locking. Alex Millman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Tod Baum had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Todd Locking received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Sidney Kidd tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alex Millman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Junior Hamilton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sidney Kidd was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tod Baum showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 27 minute of play. With a little luck, Swanmore's Sidney Kidd got control of the ball when Todd Locking tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 33 played minutes Swanmore got a freekick which was hit by Reuben Kearney. Junior Hamilton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Millman in the 39th minute of play. Sidney Kidd showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tod Baum, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Ronan Manson hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. 44 minutes had been played when some careless play by Bedale's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ivor Longstaffe was slow to take the kick. During this time Swanmore's players had a chance to rest. The supporters of Bedale booed when Swanmore was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Keiran Lampard didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Junior Hamilton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Millman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Junior Hamilton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Millman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Swanmore's zone, Todd Locking stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sidney Kidd came out of the goal and Todd Locking tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sidney Kidd took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tod Baum, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alex Millman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Andy Cheesman hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tod Baum in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sidney Kidd saved Swanmore from getting behind. Tod Baum might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sidney Kidd. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tod Baum ran back to his position shaking his head. Bedale's Tod Baum got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 83 minutes, Todd Locking managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bedale's supporters crossed their fingers, but Todd Locking was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Tod Baum had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Swanmore getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Harvey Bray hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Todd Locking managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bedale's supporters rose to their feet, but Todd Locking was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sidney Kidd breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sidney Kidd showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tod Baum, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 97 minutes into the match, Swanmore's goal looked a bit too open when Tod Baum came free, but Sidney Kidd reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Bedale were the better team. Bedale's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.