Another decent performance, another disappointing result - finishing really counts at this level. Brockham Badgers, buoyed by a good outing last week were in optimistic mood to face the Middlesex FA County Cup finalists Bedfont Eagles for their first time.
Things started well. Although conceding early on, the Badgers immediately responded to level the game through Sam Lloyd and they dominated the first twenty minutes. A lack of concentration however allowed three silly goals for the Bedfont boys in a nightmarish ten minute spell at the end of the first half which put Brockham undeservedly on the back foot.
The Eagles smelled blood and came out for the second half in impressive fashion. Brockham held their nerve though and didn’t allow the score line to diminish their determination. Lewis Wood, Jack Coppin, and Jordan Martin all went close on several occasions but nothing was hitting the back of the net.
At the other end however Bedfont made it count every time. They bagged themselves two more goals mid-way through the second half to secure all three points and to finish the game with a score line that deceived the Badgers’ real performance. The Eagles deserved the win but not by quite the margin they enjoyed.
Lad of the Match: Simon Vakeva-Baird
Report by Jason Rabbetts
