1874 Northwich 3-2 Steels
Stocksbridge Park Steels are out of the FA Cup following a defeat to 1874 Northwich.
Like many of Stocksbridge’s games, it started off well. Northwich were caught out in defence and the goalkeeper’s clearance was charged down by Jack Haslam and it rebounded into the back of the net.
Unfortunately, Stocksbridge didn’t keep their lead for very long. A mistake at the back allowed Northwich to advance into the box and a trip led to a penalty kick. Scott Macgowan stepped up and while Harry Garman guessed the right way, it wasn’t enough and the penalty found the net.
Northwich would get the lead before the end of the first half. A long pass forward evaded the Stocksbridge defence and Liam Fitzpatrick was able to get onto it and finish at the near post to turn around the game.
In the second half, Northwich got another goal to make it even more difficult for Stocksbridge. Joel Jones won the ball high up the pitch and then finished well to extend the lead of the home team.
The Steels did press back and got a goal to make the game more interesting. The ball was recycled high up the pitch and Haslam got onto the ball and with a great finish, made it 3-2, doubling his tally for the day as well. Stocksbridge did what they could to force a replay but when Alex Hardwick’s late shot was well saved, the Steels exit from the FA Cup was confirmed.
