Welcome to the match between Ashburton F.C. and North Shore villa

1'

Frederic Howland's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

2'

Gareth Howland went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'

Jack Carton tried to dart past Ward Armistead but Ward Armistead took the ball away from Jack Carton.

6'

Liam Hughes played a lovely ball for Jack Carton, Merlin Ferry missed his interception.

Jack Carton played a lovely ball for Mathew Adams, Mathew Adams picked up on the ball before Ward Armistead could reach it.

Mathew Adams struck the ball with fury. Gareth Howland approached too late to clear the danger.

Andrew Aithor was in a good position and saved it.

7'

Christopher Abrem made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Evelyn Brown.

8'

Milton Evans was outpaced by Kiaran Dyer.

Kiaran Dyer delivered a float cross, Gohan Davis missed his interception.

Bruce Bulkton got above Gareth Howland to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Erle Germen was able to make space and had an effort at goal. Frederic Howland approached too late to block it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

9'

Woodrow Clarke played a perfect pass for Kiaran Dyer, Kiaran Dyer picked up on the ball before Liam Everingham could reach it.

Kiaran Dyer struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Kurt Helence hoofed the ball clear.

10'

Kiaran Dyer laid it forward to Christopher Abrem, Christopher Abrem latched onto the ball before Milton Evans could intercept.

Christopher Abrem easily got past the challenge of Gohan Davis.

Christopher Abrem lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Milton Evans couldn't reach it.

Eric Newell jumped above Gareth Howland, then nodded the ball forward.

Christopher Abrem found himself in some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Frederic Howland failed to block the shot.

But Christopher Abrem blazed it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

11'

Jack Carton picked up Liam Hughes's excellent ball, John Honeycutt stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Jack Carton fired off a medium-ranged shot. Ward Armistead wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Andrew Aithor made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

12'

Erle Germen picked up Woodrow Clarke's long ball, Kurt Helence tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Erle Germen delivered the ball to Mathew Adams, Mathew Adams trapped the ball nicely before Frederic Howland could reach it.

Mathew Adams found a perfect spot and had an effort at goal. Gareth Howland approached too late to clear the danger.

Andrew Aithor punched the ball clear.

13'

Liam Hughes tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Ward Armistead.

15'

Christopher Abrem attempted to play a long ball but The ball came off Gareth Howland.

18'

Kurt Helence shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Bruce Bulkton failed to block the shot.

Bill Beckham did well to save and hold onto the ball.

19'

Kurt Helence tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Erle Germen.

20'

Bruce Bulkton failed in his attempt to twist past Liam Everingham.

23'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Christopher Abrem before Gohan Davis tried to pass the ball.

25'

Gohan Davis was pressed by Jack Carton but he evaded the challenge and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Gohan Davis got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

26'

Gohan Davis tried to get past Christopher Abrem but it failed.

28'

Kiaran Dyer stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Milton Evans blocked it.

29'

Woodrow Clarke hit the ball forward to Bruce Bulkton, Bruce Bulkton took possession of the ball before Liam Everingham could reach it.

Bruce Bulkton tried to send in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Kurt Helence.

30'

Liam Hughes skipped past Evelyn Brown.

Liam Hughes span past Ward Armistead.

Liam Hughes attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Evelyn Brown failed to block the shot.

But Liam Hughes sent the ball well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

33'

Pass by Kiaran Dyer to Eric Newell, Milton Evans couldn't cut it.

Gohan Davis was outmuscled by Eric Newell.

Eric Newell put a float cross , Milton Evans missed his interception.

Erle Germen challenged Gareth Howland for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

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

34'

Woodrow Clarke passed the ball to Liam Hughes, Liam Hughes trapped the ball nicely before Liam Everingham could intercept.

Liam Hughes span past Kurt Helence.

Liam Hughes tried to sprint past Liam Everingham but Liam Everingham won the ball from Liam Hughes.

35'

Christopher Abrem directed the ball to Kiaran Dyer, the ball was picked up by Kiaran Dyer before Milton Evans could cut it out.

Gohan Davis was outmuscled by Kiaran Dyer.

Kiaran Dyer was free of the last defender.

Kiaran Dyer had only Andrew Aithor to beat and hit it high and hard towards goal but the ball went clean over the bar.

36'

Christopher Abrem picked up Kiaran Dyer's superb pass, Milton Evans failed to reach the ball.

Christopher Abrem got the float cross in from the wing, Gohan Davis couldn't cut it.

Bruce Bulkton got above Frederic Howland to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Andrew Aithor was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

37'

Kiaran Dyer tried to get past Milton Evans but his possession is lost through a tackle by Milton Evans.

38'

Milton Evans dribbled past Christopher Abrem.

Milton Evans took the ball past Kiaran Dyer.

Milton Evans tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Eric Newell.

41'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Evelyn Brown before Jack Carton tried to pass the ball.

44'

Evelyn Brown delivered the ball to Ward Armistead, Liam Hughes stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ward Armistead made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Jack Carton.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ashburton F.C. had 59% possession in the match, while North Shore villa had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ward Armistead executed a block tackle on Liam Hughes before Liam Hughes tried to pass the ball.

47'

Liam Hughes tried to get past Ward Armistead but failed.

48'

Woodrow Clarke fed the ball forward to Kiaran Dyer, Kiaran Dyer picked up on the ball before Milton Evans could reach it.

Kiaran Dyer crossed the ball high and hard, Gohan Davis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mathew Adams got well above Frederic Howland to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Kiaran Dyer got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Gareth Howland failed to charge down the shot.

Andrew Aithor made a stunning save !.

51'

Liam Hughes laid it forward to Jack Carton, the ball was picked up by Jack Carton before Ward Armistead could intercept.

Jack Carton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Evelyn Brown closed in and intercepted the ball.

53'

Ward Armistead's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

54'

John Honeycutt attempted to play a long ball but Bruce Bulkton intercepted but couldn't control.

55'

Bruce Bulkton sent in the freekick. Bruce Bulkton put it horribly wide.

58'

Kurt Helence played a great ball for Milton Evans, Milton Evans took it in his stride before Woodrow Clarke could intercept.

The float cross came in from Milton Evans on the wing, Bruce Bulkton tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

John Honeycutt got above Eric Newell to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

From wide of the goal, Gohan Davis managed to curl in a shot but Maddox Comstock blocked the shot.

60'

Bruce Bulkton attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Liam Everingham blocked it.

61'

Evelyn Brown tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

62'

Block tackle from Bruce Bulkton, easily dispossessing Kurt Helence before Kurt Helence attempted to deliver the ball.

63'

Evelyn Brown tried to dribble past Jack Carton but his possession is lost through a tackle by Jack Carton.

64'

Woodrow Clarke span past Kurt Helence.

Liam Everingham blocked Woodrow Clarke before Woodrow Clarke attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

66'

Bruce Bulkton hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Liam Everingham cleared the ball to safety.

68'

Ward Armistead escaped from the challenge of Jack Carton and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Ward Armistead struck the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Ward Armistead. He looked like he was short of match practice.

69'

Evelyn Brown was pressed by Jack Carton but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Evelyn Brown didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

70'

Liam Hughes played a perfect pass for Jack Carton, Jack Carton took it in his stride before Ward Armistead could intercept.

Jack Carton tried to dribble past Evelyn Brown but Evelyn Brown blocked Jack Carton.

71'

Liam Hughes attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ward Armistead.

72'

Gohan Davis tried to skip past Christopher Abrem but Christopher Abrem blocked Gohan Davis in a good, clean tackle.

73'

Kurt Helence went by the challenge of Bruce Bulkton.

Kurt Helence blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Woodrow Clarke scrambled the ball away.

74'

Evelyn Brown delivered the ball to Ward Armistead, Ward Armistead picked up on the ball before Liam Hughes could intercept.

Ward Armistead tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Jack Carton.

75'

Gohan Davis tried to dart past Christopher Abrem but Christopher Abrem nicked the ball from the toes of Gohan Davis.

78'

Woodrow Clarke passed along the floor for Bruce Bulkton to pick it up, Liam Everingham failed to reach the ball.

Bruce Bulkton shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Kurt Helence didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andrew Aithor did well to tip it wide.

79'

Eric Newell made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Liam Everingham.

80'

Maddox Comstock made a good pass to Kiaran Dyer, Kiaran Dyer took possession of the ball before Milton Evans could intercept.

Kiaran Dyer attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Gohan Davis.

81'

Kiaran Dyer played a perfect pass for Christopher Abrem, Milton Evans couldn't cut out the pass.

Christopher Abrem shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Gohan Davis charged down the shot.

82'

Ward Armistead tried to dribble past Jack Carton but failed.

85'

Liam Hughes tried to dribble past Ward Armistead but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ward Armistead.

88'

Jack Carton passed it long to Mathew Adams, Ward Armistead missed his interception.

Mathew Adams found a chance to score but Frederic Howland went in with a successful block tackle on him.

91'

Evelyn Brown tried to hit a long ball forward but Jack Carton came close and blocked it.

92'

Kiaran Dyer knocked a lovely ball for Liam Hughes, Liam Hughes took possession of the ball before Evelyn Brown could intercept.

Liam Hughes delivered the ball to Erle Germen, Ward Armistead failed to intercept the pass.

Erle Germen escaped from the challenge of Frederic Howland and struck it at goal.

Andrew Aithor failed to stop the ball ... Erle Germen scored an excellent goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Ashburton F.C. 1 - 0 North Shore villa

End Match Ashburton F.C. 1 - 0 North Shore villa