Inter Cheadle 3, Norbury Athletic 1

Sunday, March 30th 2008 Stockport Metro League Division One

Inter notched up some more league points but made hard work of it in a strangley subdued game. Maybe it was a hangover after the excitement of the cup run, or perhaps the Inter players fancied their hour back after the clocks had gone forward because they didn't really get into gear until the 60 minute mark.

Once again the home pitch was in fantastic shape despite the recent deluge but instead of helping the home side play their passing game, Inter struggled to get the ball under control and string passes together and the first half passed with only one incident of note at each end.

First, Dane made a brilliant save to tip over a Norbury effort and then just as the game seemed to be heading to half time goal-less, Femi released Josh with an excellent through-ball and he made no mistake, beating the visiting 'keeper with a low shot in the 32nd minute.

Norbury came out for the second half determined to get themselves back into a game which was there for the taking with neither midfield taking control and they got their reward when they found the equaliser in the 40th minute.

Inter tried to get back in front but Norbury sensed victory and were testing the home defence who stood strong, depsite a couple of scares.

Cheadle regained the lead on the hour mark when a brilliant cross from Brandon was struck home first time by Tom P, his shot looping over the Norbury 'keeper and into the roof of the net.

Inter then pressed for more goals but had Dane and Flynn to thank as Norbury almost scored again with two good attacks and their number four looking very dangerous on the break.

The points were clinched in the 70th minute when Josh raced clear to net his second of the game. Cheadle will need to be up for it from the start next week if they want to make it back to back league wins against Bollington.

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