Welcome to the match between Ashburton town and Whangarei villa

1'

Leighton Byle skipped easily past Elsdon Dixon.

Leighton Byle tried to supply a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Grant Garrod.

2'

Lanford Bruna passed the ball to Cade Fully, Cade Fully took it in his stride before Elvis Black could reach it.

Cade Fully hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Cy Daugherty wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Cade Fully was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

3'

Elvis Black lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

4'

Corner taken by Charles Falcon and cut out by the opposition.

5'

Cy Daugherty took the corner to the edge of the area.

Edison Hepburn had the beating in the air of Charles Falcon, then headed the ball to safety.

6'

Cy Daugherty attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Cade Fully.

7'

Grant Garrod tried to dribble past Roder Bardelen but Roder Bardelen cleanly tackled the ball.

8'

Cy Daugherty tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Cade Fully.

9'

Charles Falcon tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Cade Fully showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

11'

Elvis Freedom jinked past Charles Falcon.

Elvis Freedom bent it from medium range. Albert Abrem didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Elvis Freedom struck it just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

14'

The referee showed Cy Daugherty a yellow card.

Grant Garrod tried to get past Roder Bardelen but Roder Bardelen took the ball away from Grant Garrod.

15'

Cy Daugherty got past Lanford Bruna.

Cy Daugherty made good use of the scissors dribble. As Cade Fully lost his balance, Cy Daugherty dribbled past Cade Fully.

Cy Daugherty found a gap and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Edison Hepburn failed to charge down the shot.

It went just wide by Cy Daugherty ... He buckled under the pressure.

18'

Elsdon Dixon sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

19'

Jonathan Overton sent in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Jonathan Overton.

20'

Charles Falcon attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Herman Blake.

21'

Merlin Falcon took the ball confidently past Ash Kendrick.

Merlin Falcon tried a banana shot from distance!. Cade Fully didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went close from Merlin Falcon ... A real chance wasted.

22'

Roder Bardelen looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Vinnie Rigby got to the ball ahead of Harvey Haden, then nodded the ball forward.

Lanford Bruna aimed for the top corner. Merlin Falcon approached too late to block it.

Phil Dyer gathered the ball safely.

23'

Cy Daugherty stepped away from Lanford Bruna and tried to curl one in from long range.

Craig Graham watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Cy Daugherty. He looked like he was short of match practice.

25'

Elvis Black's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

26'

Jonathan Overton sent over the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

27'

Edison Hepburn attempted to lift the ball forward but Charles Falcon got in the way of the ball.

28'

Edison Hepburn swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

29'

Elvis Freedom jinked past Albert Abrem.

Elvis Freedom tried to supply a float cross but it was well intercepted by Charles Falcon.

30'

Albert Abrem hit the ball forward to Charles Falcon, Charles Falcon took possession of the ball before Elvis Freedom could intercept.

Charles Falcon shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Herman Blake cleared the ball to safety.

36'

Swerving shot by Cy Daugherty from long range. Cade Fully approached too late to block it.

But Cy Daugherty put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

37'

Grant Garrod played a wonderful ball for Elsdon Dixon, Elsdon Dixon trapped the ball nicely before Roder Bardelen could intercept.

Elsdon Dixon made good use of the scissors dribble. As Leighton Byle lost his balance, Elsdon Dixon dribbled past Leighton Byle.

Elsdon Dixon played a wonderful ball for Albert Abrem, Albert Abrem picked up on the ball before Edison Hepburn could reach it.

Albert Abrem lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and aimed for the top corner. Ash Kendrick approached too late to tackle him.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

38'

Elvis Black tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Herman Blake.

42'

Elvis Black sent the ball into the area for Jonathan Overton, Jonathan Overton brought the ball under control superbly before Cade Fully could reach it.

Jonathan Overton made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Edison Hepburn.

43'

Cy Daugherty jinked confidently past Vinnie Rigby.

Cy Daugherty played a great ball for Jonathan Overton, Jonathan Overton took possession of the ball before Cade Fully could cut it out.

Jonathan Overton had the chance to score but Ash Kendrick blocked him.

44'

Grant Garrod tried to twist past Roder Bardelen but Roder Bardelen cleanly tackled the ball.

45'

Albert Abrem passed the ball to Charles Falcon, Herman Blake couldn't reach it.

Charles Falcon attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Elvis Freedom made the clearance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Ashburton town had 63% possession in the match, while Whangarei villa had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Lanford Bruna's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

48'

Cy Daugherty tried to dribble past Cade Fully but Cade Fully took the ball away from Cy Daugherty.

49'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Elvis Freedom.

Grant Garrod directed the ball to Elsdon Dixon, Roder Bardelen failed to intercept the pass.

Elsdon Dixon played the ball into the area,Leighton Byle couldn't cut out the pass.

Jonathan Overton won the ball in the air from Ash Kendrick, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Craig Graham didn't move! ... Jonathan Overton scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ashburton town 1 - 0 Whangarei villa

50'

Lanford Bruna tried to get past Elvis Black but Elvis Black block tackled Lanford Bruna.

51'

Albert Abrem made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Elvis Freedom.

52'

Lanford Bruna struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Charles Falcon got himself between the ball and goal.

54'

Cade Fully lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

56'

Cade Fully attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Jonathan Overton.

58'

Cade Fully played a pinpoint pass to Lanford Bruna, Lanford Bruna took it in his stride before Jonathan Overton could intercept.

Lanford Bruna directed the ball to Leighton Byle, Elvis Black stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Leighton Byle attempted a thunderous drive! but Harvey Haden got in and cleared the danger.

59'

Leighton Byle received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Roder Bardelen, Leighton Byle took it in his stride before Elsdon Dixon could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Grant Garrod before Leighton Byle tried to get onto the pass.

61'

Albert Abrem tried to use his skill to go past Leighton Byle but Leighton Byle blocked Albert Abrem in a good, clean tackle.

62'

Lanford Bruna played a pinpoint pass to Cade Fully, the ball was picked up by Cade Fully before Elvis Black could intercept.

Cade Fully made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cy Daugherty cut it out.

66'

Lanford Bruna dribbled past Elvis Black.

Lanford Bruna passed the ball to Vinnie Rigby, Vinnie Rigby latched onto the ball before Cy Daugherty could reach it.

Vinnie Rigby lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot for the top corner. Harvey Haden didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Vinnie Rigby scooped it over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

67'

Albert Abrem twisted past Herman Blake.

Albert Abrem had the strength to hold off Elvis Freedom.

Albert Abrem floated it into the area, Herman Blake couldn't reach it.

Elvis Black got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Ash Kendrick headed the ball to safety.

68'

Cy Daugherty played a wonderful ball for Grant Garrod, Grant Garrod trapped the ball nicely before Roder Bardelen could intercept.

Grant Garrod bent it from long range. Cade Fully approached too late to block it.

Grant Garrod left Craig Graham with an easy save.

69'

Cy Daugherty tried to skip past Lanford Bruna but Lanford Bruna robbed Cy Daugherty.

70'

Albert Abrem dribbled past Herman Blake.

Albert Abrem crossed into the box from the wing, Elvis Freedom couldn't reach it.

Wallace Everingham won the aerial challenge against Edison Hepburn, then flicked the ball forward.

Elsdon Dixon found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Ash Kendrick failed to charge down the shot.

Denied by Craig Graham.

72'

Cy Daugherty sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Cade Fully scrambled the ball away.

74'

Elsdon Dixon could not stop a confident Leighton Byle going past him.

Leighton Byle tried to dart past Grant Garrod but Grant Garrod won the ball from Leighton Byle.

75'

Grant Garrod made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Herman Blake blocked it.

76'

Cy Daugherty played a lovely ball for Elvis Black, Cade Fully couldn't cut it.

Elvis Black played a pinpoint pass to Jonathan Overton, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Overton before Lanford Bruna could cut it out.

Jonathan Overton had a crack at goal but Edison Hepburn cleared the ball to safety.

77'

Harvey Haden tried to dribble past Roder Bardelen but failed.

78'

Lanford Bruna failed in his attempt to dribble past Elvis Black.

80'

Herman Blake sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

81'

Cade Fully played a lovely ball for Lanford Bruna, Elvis Black failed to reach the ball.

Lanford Bruna tried to play it past Cy Daugherty but Cy Daugherty succesfully won the ball from Lanford Bruna.

82'

Leighton Byle tried to dribble past Elsdon Dixon but Elsdon Dixon blocked Leighton Byle.

83'

Albert Abrem tried to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Herman Blake.

85'

Lanford Bruna tried to pass the ball forward but Cy Daugherty made a great interception.

86'

Ash Kendrick took the corner.

Diving header at goal from Vinnie Rigby, Merlin Falcon failed to head the ball clear.

Phil Dyer saved well and held the ball.

87'

The corner was taken by Elvis Black towards the edge of the area.

Ash Kendrick got up above Cy Daugherty, then headed the ball clear.

88'

Cy Daugherty attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Cade Fully.

89'

Grant Garrod directed the ball to Jonathan Overton, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Overton before Leighton Byle could intercept.

Jonathan Overton tried to skip past Roder Bardelen but Roder Bardelen blocked Jonathan Overton.

90'

Jonathan Overton tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Cade Fully came close and blocked it.

92'

Elvis Black faked a pass then cut Cade Fully in a different direction.

Elvis Black directed the ball to Jonathan Overton, Jonathan Overton trapped the ball nicely before Lanford Bruna could cut it out.

Jonathan Overton tried to lob it over the keeper but Ash Kendrick blocked the shot.

93'

Elvis Freedom hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Charles Falcon approached too late to clear the danger.

Phil Dyer tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

94'

Albert Abrem hit the freekick. Saved by Craig Graham .

End Match Ashburton town 1 - 0 Whangarei villa