Bournemouth spurned a number of good chances in the first half in particular, but they weren’t able to convert them.
They went behind but responded quickly through Katie James, but a slow start to the second half saw the visitors take the lead once again, and the hosts weren’t able to draw themselves back level.
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On what the difference between the two teams was, Bleazard told the Daily Echo: “Clinical moments, unfortunately.
“We had 13 shots in the first half. They had two, we came away 1-1 at halftime.
Helen Bleazard. (Image: Richard Crease)
“And I said to the girls, we probably should have been, it's not flattering, but we should have been 5 or 6-0 up in the first half.
“There's certain things I'm lost for words on.
“Out of possession, we were outstanding. They executed the game plan fantastically. We locked them.
“We did everything in our analysis right in terms of that, and I thought they were really, really good. It was just in possession, we didn't take our chances at the end of the day.
“I think we could have put an absolute truckload more footballs on the pitch, and I just don't think we would have scored in the dying minutes.
“Credit to Real Bedford, they had a lead and they kept it, but I think we have to reflect on us today.
Helen Bleazard. (Image: Richard Crease)
“We weren't quite at the levels in terms of being as clinical as what we usually are, and naturally that's disappointing, but we've got to dust ourselves off and go again. We've got two more games to go.”
Bournemouth have at times lacked clinical edge in recent games, too, with Bleazard talking of a similar story after their defeat to Plymouth in the league last month.
Asked if it was frustrating that they were creating chances but were struggling to find the back of the net, the boss said: “We've got a fantastic group of girls and training's been really, really good.
“It just comes down to those fine margins, unfortunately. And today wasn't our day.
Helen Bleazard. (Image: Richard Crease)
“I've said we'll reflect, I'll reflect straight away and make sure the girls do as a group and as a team and as individuals.
“What could we have done better today? Is it small little details? Is it tactical things?
“But at the end of the day, they put the ball in the net twice and we did it once, and that's ultimately the results-based business. Our performance was outstanding, but the result doesn't define it.”