Welcome to the match between Auckland athletic and Albany forest

2'

Arlie Blake knocked a lovely ball for Terrance Frye , Terrance Frye took possession of the ball before Cornelius Merricks could intercept.

Terrance Frye fed the ball forward to Camden Abel , Guy Banister stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Camden Abel played a perfect pass for Oli Butts , Erle Beckham tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Oli Butts found a gap and took a shot. Nat Kitchen approached too late to tackle him.

John Haden shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Oli Butts scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Auckland athletic 0 - 1 Albany forest

4'

Nigel Carton dribbled past Oli Butts .

Nigel Carton attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Christopher Harman got in and cleared the danger.

5'

Arlie Blake hit it high over the halfway line,Cornelius Merricks failed to reach the ball.

Erle Beckham won the aerial challenge against Christopher Witherspoon and the ball was cleared.

6'

Arlie Blake tried to dribble past Cornelius Merricks but Arlie Blake lost the ball to Cornelius Merricks's block tackle.

7'

Arlie Blake attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Guy Banister.

8'

Arlie Blake took the ball past Cornelius Merricks.

Arlie Blake made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Guy Banister.

10'

Marlowe Garrod tried to curl one in from long range. Oli Butts approached too late to block it.

But Marlowe Garrod couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

11'

Nigel Carton tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Arlie Eads .

18'

Carol Bond skipped past Christopher Witherspoon .

Carol Bond got the float cross in from the wing, Lawrence Firmin couldn't cut it.

Brett Hyland won the aerial challenge against Erle Beckham, then headed the ball to safety.

19'

Carol Bond played the ball long looking for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Christopher Witherspoon .

21'

Oli Butts was outpaced by Nigel Carton.

Nigel Carton tried to use his skill to go past Christopher Harman but Christopher Harman dispossessed Nigel Carton.

23'

Christopher Harman tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marlowe Garrod.

24'

Arlie Eads tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

25'

Arlie Blake made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Cornelius Merricks.

26'

Nigel Carton found a chance to score from long range but Lawrence Firmin made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

27'

Christopher Harman hit it high over the halfway line,Marlowe Garrod failed to intercept the pass.

Nat Kitchen had the beating in the air of Terrance Frye , then used his head to clear the ball.

28'

Xzavier Stainthorpe was outpaced by Lawrence Firmin .

Lawrence Firmin lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Carol Bond missed his interception.

Nat Kitchen jumped above Camden Abel , then headed clear the danger.

29'

Nigel Carton was shown a yellow card.

Cornelius Merricks tried to take the ball past Arlie Eads but Cornelius Merricks lost out to Arlie Eads .

30'

Guy Banister played a lovely ball for Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks took possession of the ball before Arlie Blake could reach it.

Cornelius Merricks delivered the ball to Xzavier Stainthorpe, Xzavier Stainthorpe took it in his stride before Arlie Eads could cut it out.

Xzavier Stainthorpe directed the ball to Cornelius Merricks, Cornelius Merricks took possession of the ball before Travers Hodson could intercept.

Cornelius Merricks tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Brett Hyland blocked it.

31'

Camden Abel tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Xzavier Stainthorpe.

32'

Nigel Carton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Xzavier Stainthorpe, Nigel Carton picked up on the ball before Christopher Harman could cut it out.

Nigel Carton sprinted to escape from Christopher Witherspoon .

Nigel Carton found a perfect spot and shot on the ball. Brett Hyland approached too late to clear the danger.

But Nigel Carton sent it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

34'

Block tackle from Arlie Blake , easily dispossessing Cornelius Merricks before Cornelius Merricks tried to pass the ball.

36'

Guy Banister tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Arlie Blake cut it out easily.

37'

Arlie Blake tried to get past Cornelius Merricks but Cornelius Merricks block tackled Arlie Blake .

38'

Lawrence Firmin aimed the corner at the far post.

Travers Hodson rose bravely above Erle Beckham to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Christopher Harman struck it!. Nat Kitchen failed to block the shot.

John Haden wan't fast enough to make the save ... Christopher Harman scored !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Auckland athletic 0 - 2 Albany forest

40'

The referee showed Brett Hyland a yellow card.

Guy Banister tried his luck from 30 yards but Arlie Eads managed to block the shot.

41'

Nigel Carton tried to get onto the pass but Camden Abel intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

42'

Cornelius Merricks tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Arlie Eads .

43'

Guy Banister tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Arlie Eads did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

44'

Carol Bond tried to dart past Christopher Witherspoon but Christopher Witherspoon took the ball away from Carol Bond.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Albany forest took the lead.Auckland athletic had 53% possession in the match, while Albany forest had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Christopher Harman struck a long range piledriver! but Guy Banister hoofed the ball clear.

48'

Christopher Harman stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nigel Carton intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

49'

Cornelius Merricks passed the ball to Guy Banister, Guy Banister took possession of the ball before Arlie Eads could cut it out.

Guy Banister got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Arlie Blake wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Guy Banister ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

50'

Guy Banister played a pinpoint pass to Nigel Carton, Nigel Carton trapped the ball nicely before Oli Butts could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Nigel Carton, Christopher Harman couldn't reach it.

Erle Beckham let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Brett Hyland cleared the ball from danger.

51'

Lawrence Firmin fed the ball forward to Christopher Witherspoon , Christopher Witherspoon took it in his stride before Carol Bond could cut it out.

Christopher Witherspoon was pressed by Xzavier Stainthorpe but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Brilliant saved by John Haden.

52'

Graham Coel tried to get onto the pass but Arlie Blake intercepted the pass.

54'

Carol Bond faked a shot before cutting Lawrence Firmin in a different direction.

Carol Bond tried to supply a float cross but Christopher Witherspoon showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

57'

Lawrence Firmin made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Xzavier Stainthorpe.

58'

Oli Butts tried to skip past Guy Banister but Guy Banister blocked Oli Butts .

59'

Cornelius Merricks tried to play a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off Arlie Eads .

60'

Guy Banister looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Arlie Eads .

63'

Carol Bond had the pace to beat Christopher Witherspoon .

Vicious shot by Carol Bond for the top corner from distance. Lawrence Firmin approached too late to tackle him.

But Carol Bond put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Carol Bond. He looked like he was short of match practice.

64'

Nigel Carton stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Oli Butts got to the ball first.

65'

Nigel Carton directed the ball nicely to Guy Banister, Oli Butts missed his interception.

Guy Banister whipped in a float cross, Christopher Harman failed to reach the ball.

Travers Hodson got ahead of Nigel Carton to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

66'

Graham Coel tried to use his skill to go past Arlie Blake but Arlie Blake blocked Graham Coel in a good, clean tackle.

67'

Arlie Blake tried to pass the ball forward but Cornelius Merricks made a great interception.

68'

Xzavier Stainthorpe sprinted to escape from Arlie Eads .

Xzavier Stainthorpe played it confidently past Christopher Witherspoon .

The ball was struck by Xzavier Stainthorpe from 20 yards out. Lawrence Firmin approached too late to tackle him.

Xzavier Stainthorpe put it clean over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

69'

Guy Banister chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Erle Beckham, Erle Beckham took an excellent first touch before Arlie Eads could cut it out.

Erle Beckham found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. Brett Hyland couldn't reach it.

Nikolas Samuel got up to tip it over.

70'

Arlie Blake attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Cornelius Merricks.

71'

Guy Banister looked destined to score from long range but he was denied space by Arlie Blake .

72'

Carol Bond tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball came off Christopher Witherspoon .

73'

Christopher Harman played a great ball for Oli Butts , Marlowe Garrod couldn't reach it.

Oli Butts hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Nigel Carton threw himself in front of the shot.

74'

Arlie Blake tried to jink past Cornelius Merricks but Cornelius Merricks block tackled Arlie Blake .

79'

Nigel Carton hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Oli Butts blocked the shot.

81'

Pass by Nigel Carton to Marlowe Garrod, Marlowe Garrod trapped the ball nicely before Oli Butts could reach it.

Christopher Harman blocked Marlowe Garrod before Marlowe Garrod attempted to pass the ball.

82'

Arlie Blake faked a shot before cutting Cornelius Merricks in a different direction.

Arlie Blake stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Guy Banister came close and blocked it.

83'

Guy Banister looked to play the ball long to Bentley Merricks, Bentley Merricks latched onto the ball before Arlie Eads could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Bentley Merricks for the top corner but Brett Hyland cleared the ball to safety.

87'

Corner taken by Nat Kitchen and cut out by the opposition.

89'

Arlie Blake tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nigel Carton blocked it.

94'

Arlie Blake skipped easily past the challenge of Guy Banister.

Arlie Blake played it confidently past Cornelius Merricks.

Arlie Blake had a go on goal but Erle Beckham blocked the shot.

End Match Auckland athletic 0 - 2 Albany forest