North Force lived up to their coaches' predictions by outclassing mid-table Albany 2-0 at Tikipunga to continue their rise up the Northern League Division One table.
Coach Bruce Plunkett predicted a victory midweek, saying his side had turned a corner in the competition. He had set them a goal of
finishing the competition in fifth place.
"You've got to have goals, don't you, and after our terrible start to the season we've got to be realistic," he said.
"Our immediate goal is to move into mid-table, but once we're settled there we want to prove what we're capable of and take down some of the top teams, so fifth isn't out of the question."
Goals in the 63rd and 71st minute by midfielder Mark Ruddell made sure of the points that Plunkett believed they were never in doubt of earning.
