Welcome to the match between New Plymouth F.C. and Ashburton F.C.

1'

Christopher Abrem made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball struck Linden Black.

2'

Liam Hughes tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Maddox Hepburn.

3'

Tony Kitchen directed the ball nicely to Jammy Falcon, Jammy Falcon took it in his stride before Kiaran Dyer could intercept.

Jammy Falcon rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Bruce Bulkton approached too late to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

4'

Jammy Falcon had a crack at goal from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

5'

Linden Black skipped past the challenge of Mathew Adams.

Linden Black tried to jink past Jack Carton but Jack Carton blocked Linden Black in a good, clean tackle.

6'

Linden Black tried to skip past Erle Germen but Erle Germen didn't allow.

7'

Jack Carton received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Liam Hughes, Linden Black missed his interception.

Jack Carton tried to get onto the pass but Maddox Hepburn got in the way of the ball.

8'

Tony Kitchen fed the high ball through to Maddox Hepburn, Woodrow Clarke failed to reach the ball.

Maddox Hepburn struck it at goal! but Maddox Comstock got in and cleared the danger.

9'

Eric Newell swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

11'

Yellow card shown to Maddox Comstock.

Corner taken by Duncan Dyer and cut out by the opposition.

12'

Jack Carton stepped up and struck the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

13'

Sutter Germen looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Duncan Dyer forced the ball goalwards with a header but Maddox Comstock headed the ball clear.

14'

Jammy Falcon tried to sprint past Bruce Bulkton but Bruce Bulkton nicked the ball from the toes of Jammy Falcon.

15'

Linden Black passed it long to Jammy Falcon, Jammy Falcon took possession of the ball before Jack Carton could cut it out.

Jammy Falcon made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Eric Newell got in the way of the ball.

17'

Stefan Caller hit it high over the halfway line,Mathew Adams couldn't cut it.

Jammy Falcon out-jumped Maddox Comstock, then had a header for a goal.

But it went just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

18'

Shane Breddy played the ball to Harter Readdie's feet, Harter Readdie picked up on the ball before Christopher Abrem could cut it out.

Harter Readdie tried to centre the ball but Kiaran Dyer made a great interception.

23'

Shane Breddy tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Liam Hughes.

24'

Liam Hughes made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Maddox Hepburn.

25'

Stefan Caller evaded the challenge of Kiaran Dyer and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Stefan Caller put it just over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

26'

Jammy Falcon was outmuscled by Eric Newell.

Eric Newell sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Tony Kitchen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Eric Newell sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a wasted opportunity.

27'

Liam Hughes surged past Maddox Hepburn!.

Liam Hughes made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Linden Black.

28'

Yellow card shown to Tony Kitchen.

Bruce Bulkton tried to dribble past Jammy Falcon but Jammy Falcon succesfully won the ball from Bruce Bulkton.

29'

Linden Black fired off a long shot. Jack Carton approached too late to block it.

Bill Beckham gathered the ball safely.

30'

Tony Kitchen tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Bruce Bulkton.

32'

Swerving shot by Christopher Abrem from long range but Stefan Caller removed the danger.

33'

Tony Kitchen aimed the corner for the near post.

Shane Breddy climbed above Maddox Comstock but the ball went bad.

36'

Woodrow Clarke made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Jammy Falcon.

37'

Kiaran Dyer played a great ball for Woodrow Clarke, Jammy Falcon couldn't cut out the pass.

Woodrow Clarke smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but the shot was charged down by Tony Kitchen.

39'

Christopher Abrem easily got past the challenge of Jammy Falcon.

Christopher Abrem tried to put the ball across but Tony Kitchen did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

41'

Liam Hughes had to go off injured.

Manley Aistein replaced the injured Liam Hughes.

42'

Harter Readdie knocked a lovely ball for Stefan Caller, Stefan Caller latched onto the ball before Kiaran Dyer could intercept.

Stefan Caller shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Christopher Abrem hoofed the ball clear.

43'

Stefan Caller stepped up and struck the freekick. Bill Beckham got back in time to make the save.

44'

Woodrow Clarke stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Jammy Falcon.

45'

Linden Black escaped from the challenge of Manley Aistein and hit the ball from long range.

Bill Beckham made an acrobatic save.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .New Plymouth F.C. maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Ashburton F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Jammy Falcon made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bruce Bulkton intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

50'

Christopher Abrem jinked past Maddox Hepburn.

Christopher Abrem hit the ball forward to Erle Germen, the ball was picked up by Erle Germen before Linden Black could reach it.

Erle Germen lined up the shot from the angle but Harroll Acbar made the clearance.

51'

Stefan Caller sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Jack Carton tried to play it past Maddox Hepburn but failed.

55'

Tony Kitchen lofted the ball to Shane Breddy, Erle Germen couldn't cut it.

From out wide, Shane Breddy fired in a curving shot at goal but Eric Newell scrambled the ball away.

57'

Maddox Hepburn tried to lift the ball forward but Manley Aistein blocked it.

61'

Linden Black tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Mathew Adams.

65'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Harroll Acbar.

Linden Black made a good pass to Harter Readdie, Manley Aistein stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Harter Readdie attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Jack Carton approached too late to tackle him.

But Harter Readdie sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Harter Readdie. He looked like he was short of match practice.

66'

Jammy Falcon flicked the ball over Bruce Bulkton's head !.

Jammy Falcon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Woodrow Clarke.

68'

Tony Kitchen lobbed it forward to Sutter Germen, Bruce Bulkton failed to reach the ball.

Sutter Germen shot for the top corner but Maddox Comstock cleared the ball from danger.

69'

Mathew Adams went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

71'

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

76'

Manley Aistein blocked Maddox Hepburn in a good, clean tackle before Maddox Hepburn tried to pass the ball.

78'

Linden Black received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Harter Readdie, Jack Carton couldn't reach it.

Linden Black moved the ball forward for Jammy Falcon, Manley Aistein tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jammy Falcon looked certain to score but Maddox Comstock gave him no space to manoeuvre.

79'

Jack Carton tried to play it past Maddox Hepburn but Maddox Hepburn denied.

82'

Jack Carton hit a long ball upfield,Maddox Hepburn couldn't reach it.

Mathew Adams beat Harroll Acbar to the ball, then made an attacking header.

Sean Dixon did well to save and hold onto the ball.

83'

Tony Kitchen played a great ball for Jammy Falcon, the ball was picked up by Jammy Falcon before Jack Carton could intercept.

Jammy Falcon smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Bruce Bulkton approached too late to tackle him.

Bill Beckham was badly positioned ... A great goal from a fine move by Jammy Falcon !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

New Plymouth F.C. 1 - 0 Ashburton F.C.

85'

Manley Aistein was outmuscled by Linden Black.

Linden Black made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Jack Carton.

86'

Jammy Falcon went in with a successful block tackle on Eric Newell before Eric Newell attempted to deliver the ball.

87'

Linden Black took the ball past Jack Carton.

Linden Black rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Manley Aistein made the clearance.

88'

Woodrow Clarke made a pass to Manley Aistein, Manley Aistein picked up on the ball before Jammy Falcon could intercept.

Tony Kitchen was outmuscled by Manley Aistein.

Manley Aistein tried to skip past Jammy Falcon but Manley Aistein lost the ball to Jammy Falcon's block tackle.

95'

Linden Black tried to use his skill to go past Jack Carton but Jack Carton didn't allow.

End Match New Plymouth F.C. 1 - 0 Ashburton F.C.