Welcome to the match between Tauranga F.C. and Takapuna county

1'

Tom Druce hit the ball from long range. Woodrow Merricks approached too late to block it.

Denied by Chad Godfrey.

2'

Roy Ryeley whipped in the corner.

Tom Druce out-jumped Deforrest Freecream, then headed it to the goal.

Chad Godfrey need faster reflex to save it ... Vintage strike from Tom Druce !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Tauranga F.C. 1 - 0 Takapuna county

3'

Lucius Edison played a perfect pass for Woodrow Merricks, Woodrow Merricks took possession of the ball before John Jokerson could intercept.

Woodrow Merricks directed the ball to Alex Counter, Pip Jobber couldn't cut out the pass.

Alex Counter tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Evelyn Hughes intercepted the pass.

5'

Pip Jobber tried to get onto the pass but Guy Counter cut it out.

6'

Pattrick Jawren attempted to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off William Newell.

8'

John Jokerson dribbled past Deacon Murray.

John Jokerson tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Guy Counter intercepted but couldn't control.

9'

Pip Jobber received a yellow card.

Tom Druce made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Deforrest Freecream.

10'

John Jokerson escaped from the challenge of Guy Counter and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Chad Godfrey was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... John Jokerson scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Tauranga F.C. 2 - 0 Takapuna county

12'

Pip Jobber moved the ball forward for John Jokerson, Guy Counter missed his interception.

John Jokerson made good use of the scissors dribble. As Deacon Murray lost his balance, John Jokerson dribbled past Deacon Murray.

John Jokerson tried an audacious shot on goal past Richard Royston.

But John Jokerson couldn't get it on target ... He should have hit the target at least.

15'

Tom Druce skipped easily past the challenge of Sam Clarke.

Tom Druce tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Woodrow Merricks.

16'

Tom Druce tried to skip past the challenge of Sam Clarke but Sam Clarke cleanly tackled the ball.

20'

John Jokerson took the corner to the edge of the area.

Pip Jobber got to the ball ahead of Deforrest Freecream, then headed it across the goal.

Chad Godfrey did well to tip it over the bar.

24'

Guy Counter received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Deacon Murray, Guy Counter trapped the ball nicely before Pip Jobber could cut it out.

Guy Counter got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. John Jokerson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

25'

Deacon Murray attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Pip Jobber intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

26'

Triston Donna received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Pattrick Jawren, Triston Donna took possession of the ball before William Newell could cut it out.

Triston Donna tried to use his skill to go past Blaine Butts but Blaine Butts took the ball away from Triston Donna.

28'

Tom Druce passed along the floor for Roy Marchand to pick it up, Roy Marchand picked up on the ball before Sam Clarke could cut it out.

Roy Marchand tried to dart past Woodrow Merricks but it failed.

29'

Pip Jobber tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Deforrest Freecream.

32'

Pip Jobber tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Guy Counter.

33'

Corner taken by Pip Jobber.

Lenox Putnam out-jumped Deforrest Freecream, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Lenox Putnam left Chad Godfrey with an easy save.

37'

William Newell tried to hit it long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Triston Donna.

39'

Deacon Murray tried his luck from 30 yards. John Jokerson approached too late to clear the danger.

Good goalkeeping by Farran Allsopp to block the shot with his body.

41'

Sam Clarke tried to take the ball past Tom Druce but Sam Clarke lost out to Tom Druce.

42'

A long ball was delivered by Alex Counter, Richard Royston trapped the ball nicely before Pip Jobber could reach it.

Block tackle from Brian Hart, easily dispossessing Richard Royston before Richard Royston tried to get onto the pass.

43'

Evelyn Hughes lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

45'

Pip Jobber had to come off injured.

Rick Godfrey came on for the injured Pip Jobber.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Takapuna county were unfortunate to go in behind.Tauranga F.C. maintained 60% of possession and 40% for Takapuna county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Deacon Murray was shown a yellow card.

Tom Druce sent a long ball into the area for Pattrick Jawren, the ball was picked up by Pattrick Jawren before Woodrow Merricks could intercept.

Pattrick Jawren found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Richard Royston approached too late to tackle him.

Chad Godfrey didn't move! ... Vintage strike from Pattrick Jawren !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Tauranga F.C. 3 - 0 Takapuna county

52'

Triston Donna dribbled confidently past Sam Clarke.

Triston Donna tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by William Newell.

53'

John Jokerson sprinted to escape from Richard Royston.

John Jokerson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Guy Counter intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

Pattrick Jawren was shown a yellow card.

Triston Donna hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Woodrow Merricks cleared the ball from danger.

55'

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

56'

Triston Donna lost the ball to William Newell's block tackle before Triston Donna attempted to pass the ball.

57'

Sam Clarke went across and took the corner.

Alex Counter forced the ball goalwards with a header but Brian Hart headed the ball to safety.

59'

John Jokerson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

62'

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

67'

Pattrick Jawren played a perfect pass for Triston Donna, Triston Donna trapped the ball nicely before Blaine Butts could reach it.

Triston Donna attempted to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from William Newell.

68'

Pattrick Jawren sprinted to escape from William Newell.

Pattrick Jawren tried to centre the ball but it was well intercepted by Blaine Butts.

70'

Deacon Murray tried to knock a long ball forward but Rick Godfrey cut it out.

71'

Sam Clarke tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Tom Druce did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

72'

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

73'

Tom Druce used his skill to go past William Newell.

Tom Druce tried to deliver a float cross but Blaine Butts intercepted the cross.

74'

Rick Godfrey sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

77'

Evelyn Hughes picked up Roy Marchand's long ball, Sam Clarke tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Evelyn Hughes passed along the floor for Roy Ryeley to pick it up, Deforrest Freecream couldn't cut out the pass.

Vicious shot by Roy Ryeley for the top corner but Richard Royston got himself between the ball and goal.

78'

Woodrow Merricks executed a block tackle on John Jokerson before John Jokerson tried to pass the ball.

80'

Pattrick Jawren had the chance to score from long range but William Newell went in with a successful block tackle on him.

81'

Pattrick Jawren had the pace to beat William Newell.

Pattrick Jawren made a pass to Triston Donna, Triston Donna took it in his stride before Blaine Butts could cut it out.

Triston Donna centred the ball, William Newell couldn't cut out the pass.

Lenox Putnam moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Richard Royston failed to block the shot.

Chad Godfrey failed to save the ball ... Lenox Putnam scored. Super finish !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Tauranga F.C. 4 - 0 Takapuna county

82'

Blaine Butts tried to use his skill to go past Pattrick Jawren but Blaine Butts lost the ball to Pattrick Jawren.

83'

John Jokerson played a pinpoint pass to Rick Godfrey, Rick Godfrey trapped the ball nicely before Guy Counter could reach it.

Rick Godfrey shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Deacon Murray didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

84'

Deacon Murray took the ball past Rick Godfrey.

Deacon Murray used his skill to go past John Jokerson.

Deacon Murray hit a hopeful looking shot. Brian Hart approached too late to block it.

Farran Allsopp made a stunning save !.

86'

Deacon Murray faked a pass then cut Triston Donna in a different direction.

Deacon Murray tried to twist past Pattrick Jawren but it failed.

91'

Tom Druce tried to lob the ball forward but The ball bounced off Alex Counter.

End Match Tauranga F.C. 4 - 0 Takapuna county