Welcome to the match between Takapuna county and Alexandra rangers

1'

Carroll Coel made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Guy Counter.

2'

Sam Clarke received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deacon Murray, Sam Clarke picked up on the ball before Farran Barton could intercept.

Sam Clarke struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but the shot was blocked by Carroll Coel.

3'

Sam Clarke tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nathan Wakefield did well to spot and intercept the pass.

5'

Tyler Everingham played it past William Newell.

Tyler Everingham tried a banana shot from distance!. Blaine Butts couldn't reach it.

Chad Godfrey gathered the ball safely.

6'

A high ball was delivered by Deacon Murray,Farran Barton stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Lucius Edison connected with a looping header for the goal but Forest McManaman headed the ball to safety.

7'

Sam Clarke attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Carol Wilcox.

8'

Carol Wilcox tried to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Woodrow Merricks.

12'

Corner taken by Forest McManaman and cut out by the opposition.

14'

Sam Clarke was injured and had to go off.

Nack Germen came on for the injured Sam Clarke.

Carol Wilcox took the ball past Nack Germen.

Carol Wilcox shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Woodrow Merricks failed to charge down the shot.

But Carol Wilcox scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a shocking miss.

15'

The corner was taken by Tyler Everingham towards the edge of the area.

Horatio Eads headed it across the goal but Deforrest Freecream headed clear the danger.

17'

Tyler Everingham tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

20'

Poor corner kick by Horatio Eads. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

23'

Tyler Everingham passed the ball perfectly to Leighton Freeman, William Newell couldn't cut out the pass.

Leighton Freeman made a good pass to Carroll Coel, Blaine Butts failed to intercept the pass.

A float cross was delivered by Carroll Coel, William Newell failed to intercept the pass.

Sammy Aimis won the aerial challenge against Deforrest Freecream, then nodded the ball forward.

Carroll Coel made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Richard Royston found himself in the way of the ball.

24'

Carroll Coel tried to take the ball past Guy Counter but Guy Counter nicked the ball from the toes of Carroll Coel.

26'

Deacon Murray's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'

Carroll Coel had the chance to score from long range but Guy Counter made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

30'

Deacon Murray had a great opportunity to score from long range but Farran Barton had done enough to put him off.

32'

Nack Germen tried to jink past Nathan Wakefield but Nathan Wakefield robbed Nack Germen.

33'

Carol Wilcox tried to use his skill to go past Woodrow Merricks but Woodrow Merricks took the ball away from Carol Wilcox.

34'

Woodrow Merricks tried his luck with a long range chip but Nathan Wakefield removed the danger.

35'

Deacon Murray tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Farran Barton came close and blocked it.

36'

Blaine Butts found an opportunity to score from long range but Leighton Freeman closed down the space.

37'

Tyler Everingham sprinted to escape from William Newell.

Tyler Everingham tried to use his skill to go past Blaine Butts but Tyler Everingham lost the ball to Blaine Butts.

38'

Deacon Murray tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Farran Barton.

39'

Carol Wilcox spotted Sammy Aimis in the area and chipped the ball in, Sammy Aimis controlled the ball when bringing it down before Blaine Butts could cut it out.

Sammy Aimis found a gap and fired in a shot at goal. Richard Royston approached too late to clear the danger.

But Sammy Aimis struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

40'

Farran Barton was shown a yellow card.

41'

Blaine Butts tried to lob the ball forward but Leighton Freeman blocked it.

43'

William Newell stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Leighton Freeman intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Takapuna county had 49% possession in the match, while Alexandra rangers had 51%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nack Germen tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Nathan Wakefield.

48'

Woodrow Merricks block tackled Sammy Aimis before Sammy Aimis attempted to pass the ball.

50'

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

53'

A long ball was delivered by Leighton Freeman to Forest McManaman, William Newell tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Forest McManaman evaded the challenge of Deforrest Freecream and had a crack at goal.

Chad Godfrey was badly positioned ... Forest McManaman scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Takapuna county 0 - 1 Alexandra rangers

54'

Richard Royston got past Farran Barton.

Richard Royston stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Carroll Coel intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

55'

Corner taken by Woodrow Merricks and cut out by the opposition.

57'

Nack Germen played a lovely ball for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took it in his stride before Carroll Coel could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks struck a medium range piledriver. Farran Barton approached too late to block it.

Woodrow Merricks was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A real chance wasted.

58'

Deacon Murray tried to dribble past Farran Barton but Farran Barton cleanly tackled the ball.

60'

Tyler Everingham made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Blaine Butts.

63'

William Newell received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Blaine Butts, Leighton Freeman failed to intercept the pass.

William Newell directed the ball to Blaine Butts, Blaine Butts took possession of the ball before Tyler Everingham could reach it.

Blaine Butts centred the ball, Leighton Freeman failed to intercept the pass.

Guy Counter ran onto the ball and quickly shot past Sonnie Germen for the top corner.

But Guy Counter sent it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

66'

Carroll Coel sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

68'

Deacon Murray hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Horatio Eads got himself between the ball and goal.

69'

Carroll Coel made a pass to Carol Wilcox, Carol Wilcox took possession of the ball before Guy Counter could intercept.

Carol Wilcox shot from distance. Woodrow Merricks didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Chad Godfrey pushed it away.

70'

Carol Wilcox hit the ball forward to Nathan Wakefield, Nack Germen tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nathan Wakefield delivered a float cross over Woodrow Merricks.

Horatio Eads got ahead of Deforrest Freecream to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Sonnie Germen attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Richard Royston scrambled the ball away.

71'

Blaine Butts made a pass to William Newell, William Newell took it in his stride before Leighton Freeman could reach it.

William Newell dribbled past Tyler Everingham.

William Newell evaded the challenge of Leighton Freeman and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Kenyon Jardine beat the ball away.

72'

Poor corner kick delivered by Nack Germen that went straight to the opposition.

73'

Leighton Freeman made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck William Newell.

74'

Woodrow Merricks tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nathan Wakefield found himself in the way of the ball.

76'

Deacon Murray failed in his attempt to take the ball past Farran Barton.

77'

Deacon Murray span past Carroll Coel.

Deacon Murray looked destined to score from medium range but Farran Barton did well to close down the space.

78'

Tyler Everingham played the ball to Farran Barton's feet, Farran Barton took possession of the ball before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Farran Barton powered past William Newell!.

Farran Barton was in a dangerous position !.

Farran Barton was clean through with just Chad Godfrey to beat and lobbed it over the keeper but Chad Godfrey gathered the ball safely.

79'

Carroll Coel spotted Horatio Eads in the area and lobbed the ball in, Horatio Eads brought the ball down well before William Newell could cut it out.

Horatio Eads made space for himself and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Deforrest Freecream wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chad Godfrey watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

80'

Deacon Murray played a pinpoint pass to Guy Counter, the ball was picked up by Guy Counter before Farran Barton could cut it out.

Guy Counter directed the ball to Deacon Murray, Deacon Murray took it in his stride before Carroll Coel could cut it out.

Lucius Edison picked up Deacon Murray's superb pass, Farran Barton tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lucius Edison played the ball to Deforrest Freecream's feet, Deforrest Freecream latched onto the ball before Forest McManaman could intercept.

Despite the angle, Deforrest Freecream flicked it goalwards but Sonnie Germen got in and cleared the danger.

81'

Deacon Murray directed the ball to Guy Counter, Guy Counter latched onto the ball before Farran Barton could intercept.

Guy Counter passed the ball perfectly to Lucius Edison, Carroll Coel couldn't cut it.

Lucius Edison curled a shot from an angle but the shot cannoned off Forest McManaman.

82'

Nack Germen made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Carol Wilcox.

83'

Nack Germen laid it forward to Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks latched onto the ball before Nathan Wakefield could reach it.

Woodrow Merricks struck a medium range piledriver. Carol Wilcox wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

84'

Sammy Aimis aimed the corner for the near post.

Leighton Freeman had a header for a goal but Deforrest Freecream used his head to clear the ball.

85'

Yellow card shown to Sonnie Germen.

William Newell took the ball past Tyler Everingham.

William Newell got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Leighton Freeman cleared the ball.

86'

Blaine Butts tried to twist past Leighton Freeman but Leighton Freeman didn't allow.

87'

From long range, Deacon Murray bent the ball towards goal but Farran Barton blocked the shot.

88'

Blaine Butts found a chance to score from long range but Leighton Freeman succesfully won the ball from him.

89'

Guy Counter was outmuscled by Carroll Coel.

Carroll Coel easily got past the challenge of Deacon Murray.

Carroll Coel directed the ball to Horatio Eads, Guy Counter couldn't cut it.

Horatio Eads struck the ball with fury but the shot cannoned off Deforrest Freecream.

90'

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

91'

Tyler Everingham tried to pass it long to a team-mate but William Newell did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

92'

Carroll Coel faked a pass then cut Guy Counter in a different direction.

Carroll Coel tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Deacon Murray.

End Match Takapuna county 0 - 1 Alexandra rangers