Cheadle Town find humour after 22-0 international friendly loss against Russia Under-19s
Cheadle Town endured a monumental defeat when the North West Counties League side were defeated 22-0 by Russia Under-19s in a friendly match. The gulf in class was clear from the beginning as Russia, preparing for the upcoming European Under-19 Championship tournament in Northern Ireland, raced into a 9-0 half-time lead before continuing the onslaught after the break. The Russian squad featured highly rated young players from some of the country’s biggest clubs, making the challenge far beyond a typical friendly encounter for the non-league side. Despite the result, Cheadle Town found a way to enjoy the occasion. Their social media account joked during the match, posting “WE’VE GOT A CORNER!!” when they earned their first set-piece while trailing 6-0.
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